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Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
A total of 689,217 refinance loans were issued in the second quarter, up 16.4% from the prior quarter. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
The 17.6-acre property features a 51,000-square-foot home with 19 bedrooms. Continue Reading Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
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Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Roughly two-thirds (67%) of baby boomer homeowners have lived in their home for 16-plus years. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Single-family authorizations in May were at a rate of 898,000, a 2.7% below the revised April figure of 923,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 37.3% of total applications from 36.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
The City with the Biggest Yards Is…
Hoboken, New Jersey, had the smallest average yard sizes out of 2,000 cities. Continue Reading The City with the Biggest Yards Is…
Mortgage Application Activity Up 10.4%
The Refinance Index increased 11% from the previous week and was 10% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 10.4%
RE/MAX: December Home Sales Down 7.3% Year-Over-Year
The median sold price of $400,000 was 3.9% (or $15,000) higher than December 2022 and but was also 1.2% lower than November. Continue Reading RE/MAX: December Home Sales Down 7.3% Year-Over-Year
Community Preservation Partners to Renovate Wisconsin Affordable Housing Complex
CPP’s total investment is approximately $27.4 million, which includes a purchase price of $8 million. Continue Reading Community Preservation Partners to Renovate Wisconsin Affordable Housing Complex
Study: Single Women Own More Homes Than Single Men in 47 States
Alaska, North Dakota and South Dakota are the only states where single men own a higher share of homes than single women. Continue Reading Study: Single Women Own More Homes Than Single Men in 47 States
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 8-12
This week’s Hits and Misses include a NAR leadership exit, a challenge to a controversial verdict and loan modification victims getting minimal justice. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 8-12
FTC Returns $1.2 Million to Consumers from Loan Modification Scheme
The FTC is sending payments to 6,261 consumers who will each receive $201.34. Continue Reading FTC Returns $1.2 Million to Consumers from Loan Modification Scheme
California City Takes State Housing Mandate Case to Appeals Court
Huntington Beach officials insisted housing is a local governance issue. Continue Reading California City Takes State Housing Mandate Case to Appeals Court
TransUnion Debuts Property Insights Tool
The new tool is designed to protect lenders and borrowers from the potential risks associated with property value fluctuations. Continue Reading TransUnion Debuts Property Insights Tool
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady in the Mid-6% Range
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of Jan. 11, slightly up from last week when it averaged 6.62%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady in the Mid-6% Range
