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Virginia Home Sales Down in November
The statewide median sales price reached $425,000 in November, up $10,000 for a 2.4% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Down in November
FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
This Final Rule is effective Feb. 23, 2026. Continue Reading FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
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New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,404 in October to $378,063 in November. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
“The city has the third-highest share of households lacking complete plumbing facilities and the 10th-highest share lacking complete kitchen facilities,” the report said. Continue Reading New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
The latest HMI survey also found 40% of builders were cutting prices in December. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
New Listings and Pending Sales Up Across New York State
he median sales price across New York State was $427,628, a 3% upswing from the $415,000 price in September 2024. Continue Reading New Listings and Pending Sales Up Across New York State
Existing Home Sales Up 1.5% in September
The median existing home price for all housing types was $415,200, up 2.1% from the $406,700 recorded one year earlier. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 1.5% in September
Report: 46.1% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich During Q3
At the other end of the spectrum, about 2.8% of mortgaged residential properties were considered seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: 46.1% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich During Q3
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The median home price continued to hold steady at $299,900. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
Virginia Home Sales Up 9% in September
The statewide median sales price continued in September was $420,000, a mild $800 increase from one year earlier. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 9% in September
Connecticut GOP Leaders Propose Historic Expansion of Property Tax Credits
Gov. Ned Lamont has yet to comment on the GOP proposal. Continue Reading Connecticut GOP Leaders Propose Historic Expansion of Property Tax Credits
Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in September
San Francisco, New York’s Nassau County (Long Island) and San Jose had the lowest shares of contract cancellations in September, under 7% each. Continue Reading Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in September
Mortgage Application Activity Declines for Fourth Straight Week
The Refinance Index increased by 4% and was 81% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines for Fourth Straight Week
Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
More than 2,000 counties now have 10 or more down payment assistance programs available for homebuyers. Continue Reading Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
12 Religious Groups Chosen for Charlotte’s Faith in Housing Initiative
The participating religious organizations have a combined total of more than 88 acres of unused property. Continue Reading 12 Religious Groups Chosen for Charlotte’s Faith in Housing Initiative
