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Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
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Asking Rents Down for Fourth Straight Month
On a month-over-month basis, asking rents rose 0.6%. Continue Reading Asking Rents Down for Fourth Straight Month
Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.4%
The Refinance Index increased 9% from the previous week and was 56% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.4%
FTC to Reimburse Consumers Impacted by Home Improvement Finance Firm
The FTC will send checks and PayPal payments to 960 affected consumers. Continue Reading FTC to Reimburse Consumers Impacted by Home Improvement Finance Firm
Compass in $57.5 Million Settlement Over Commission Charges
HomeServices of America is the only major brokerage that has yet to announce a settlement. Continue Reading Compass in $57.5 Million Settlement Over Commission Charges
Bill Introduced to Remove Squatter Rights in New York
“We’re making sure squatters can’t take advantage of the law, that’s all we’re doing,” said Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz. Continue Reading Bill Introduced to Remove Squatter Rights in New York
Kaplan Launches Buyer Agency Professional Designation
The BAP designation requires an eight-hour live online course. Continue Reading Kaplan Launches Buyer Agency Professional Designation
Home Prices and Sales Up in Pennsylvania
February’s home sales totaled 6,934, up from January’s 6,790 sales and roughly the same from February 2023. Continue Reading Home Prices and Sales Up in Pennsylvania
Crow Holdings Acquires 46-Property Manufactured Housing Portfolio
The portfolio’s properties are spread across Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Montana and Ohio. Continue Reading Crow Holdings Acquires 46-Property Manufactured Housing Portfolio
HUD Plans Publicity Tour Trumpeting Biden’s ‘Key Milestones and Accomplishments’ in Housing
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge previously ran afoul of the Hatch Act in 2021. Continue Reading HUD Plans Publicity Tour Trumpeting Biden’s ‘Key Milestones and Accomplishments’ in Housing
AOC and Sanders Reintroduce ‘Green New Deal for Public Housing’
“We are going to provide decent-quality, affordable housing for millions of Americans,” said Sanders Continue Reading AOC and Sanders Reintroduce ‘Green New Deal for Public Housing’
Mortgage Rates Rise Again, Nearing the 7% Mark
Last week, the mortgage rate averaged 6.74%; one year ago at this time, it was at 6.42%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again, Nearing the 7% Mark
Existing Home Sales Up 9.5%
First-time buyers were responsible for 26% of sales in February, down from 28% in January and 27% in February 2023. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 9.5%
Is Flipping Flopping? Flipped Home Sales Down 29.3% in 2023
Roughly one out of every nine flipped home sales were sold to buyers using a loan backed by the FHA. Continue Reading Is Flipping Flopping? Flipped Home Sales Down 29.3% in 2023
