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HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
“If done correctly, it’s a win, win, win, win, win,” said Lt. Gov. Denny Heck. Continue Reading Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 15-19
Presidential promises of a stronger housing market, dead Colorado residents getting HUD benefits, and Jeremy Allen White’s real estate obsession. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 15-19
Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in November was $410,000, down by a mild 0.2% compared to one year before. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
New York State Home Sales Decline as Prices Keep Rising
The median sales price increased 5.0%, rising from $400,000 in November 2024 to $420,000 last month. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Decline as Prices Keep Rising
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 3-7
Fewer first-time buyers in the housing market, the firing of the FHFA’s inspector general, and the comeback for a historic Salt Lake City theater. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 3-7
$37.5 Million Sale Breaks Record for Residential Transaction in Martha’s Vineyard
The three-acre estate features a 15,000-square-foot residence with seven bedrooms. Continue Reading $37.5 Million Sale Breaks Record for Residential Transaction in Martha’s Vineyard
Apartment Rents Record Greatest October Decline in Over 15 Years
On an annual measurement, rent growth slowed to 0.8%. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Record Greatest October Decline in Over 15 Years
$21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
The property at 51 East Bay Street encompasses four structures totaling over 15,700 square feet. Continue Reading $21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
The statewide median price of existing single-family homes in California fell by 2% from the second quarter to the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Nov. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
Report: Real Estate Investors Will Pay Up to 35% Above the Median Sales Price
Investors in more affordable states were focused on lower-priced and entry-level homes. Continue Reading Report: Real Estate Investors Will Pay Up to 35% Above the Median Sales Price
Q3 Home Prices Up in 77% of Metro Markets
Eight of the 10 most expensive markets were in California, led by the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro at $1.9 million, up by 0.8% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Q3 Home Prices Up in 77% of Metro Markets
Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Nationwide, the number of VA loans rose 3% year-over-year in August, while the number of conventional loans declined 9%. Continue Reading Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing at New Pennsylvania Apartment Community
Community amenities include a resident lounge, fitness center, heated swimming pool, dog park, and EV charging. Continue Reading Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing at New Pennsylvania Apartment Community
