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Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index ascended by 58% from the previous week and was 70% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.30 million, an 8.5% decline from the revised July estimate of 1.42 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
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BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
The application is available both digitally and in a paper format available at branches. Continue Reading BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
HUD Enacts 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium on FHA Mortgages in Texas Flood Region
“Our hearts break as we witness the catastrophe unfolding in Texas,” said HUD Secretary Turner. Continue Reading HUD Enacts 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium on FHA Mortgages in Texas Flood Region
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
The FHFA director’s announcement on the use of VantageScore 4.0 might come with a few problems. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
Case-Shiller and FHFA Data Points to Still-Rising Home Prices
San Diego reported the highest year-over-year gain among the 20 cities with an 11.2% increase in January. Continue Reading Case-Shiller and FHFA Data Points to Still-Rising Home Prices
Riviera Pines, a New Residential Community, Coming to Houston Market
Phase 1 of Riviera Pines is targeted for delivery in the second quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Riviera Pines, a New Residential Community, Coming to Houston Market
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Media’s Attacks on Realtors
Editor Phil Hall considers several mainstream media outlets with a peculiar view of how real estate professionals make a living. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Media’s Attacks on Realtors
Alosant Debuts Platform to Connect Builders with Homebuyers
According to the company, the new offering will present “a curated, engaging and streamlined passage to homeownership.” Continue Reading Alosant Debuts Platform to Connect Builders with Homebuyers
Koya to Roll Out FSBO Platform for Homebuyers and Sellers
Koya will launch in beta starting in California. Continue Reading Koya to Roll Out FSBO Platform for Homebuyers and Sellers
Citizens Trust Bank Unveils Down Payment Assistance Grant Program
Eligible borrowers can receive a maximum of $2,000 grant contribution at the residential mortgage loan closing. Continue Reading Citizens Trust Bank Unveils Down Payment Assistance Grant Program
New Home Sales Inched Down in February
The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $400,500. Continue Reading New Home Sales Inched Down in February
More Listings, Higher Prices in Florida’s Housing Market
The statewide inventory was up year-over-year by 36.5% for existing single-family homes and up 73.3% for condo-townhouse units. Continue Reading More Listings, Higher Prices in Florida’s Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 18-22
Attacks on realtors by the Wall Street Journal and President Biden plus some unusual HUD endeavors top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 18-22
State Farm to Drop 72,000 Property Insurance Policies in California
The California Department of Insurance reacted to the news by raising concern about State Farm’s financial health. Continue Reading State Farm to Drop 72,000 Property Insurance Policies in California
