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Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
The community includes a 55+ active adult section. Continue Reading Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a similar executive order. Continue Reading Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
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Q1 Home Equity Levels Down Slightly
The level of equity richness in homes was down in 47 states and the District of Columbia on a quarter-over-quarter basis. Continue Reading Q1 Home Equity Levels Down Slightly
Washington State Rent Cap Bill Signed into Law
The Rental Housing Association of Washington is considering legal action to challenge the new law. Continue Reading Washington State Rent Cap Bill Signed into Law
Active Listings in Washington, DC Metro Area Up 25.1% from Last Year
The median home sale price rose 4.1% year-over-year to $600,964 during the four weeks ending April 27. Continue Reading Active Listings in Washington, DC Metro Area Up 25.1% from Last Year
Bill On Broker Payments Creates Political Scuffle in NYC Council
The Real Estate Board of New York reportedly influenced a council member to block the bill from receiving a committee vote. Continue Reading Bill On Broker Payments Creates Political Scuffle in NYC Council
Movement Mortgage Taps Andrew Chevalier As Market Leader
He will be focused on expanding the company’s presence in the Illinois and Wisconsin markets. Continue Reading Movement Mortgage Taps Andrew Chevalier As Market Leader
Condo In NYC’s Billionaires’ Row Sells For Roughly $80 Million
The apartment was last purchased in 2020 for $65.59 million. Continue Reading Condo In NYC’s Billionaires’ Row Sells For Roughly $80 Million
Mortgage Application Activity Takes A Dive
“The ARM share of applications rose slightly to 7%, the highest since April 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes A Dive
Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.7%
Single‐family authorizations in July were at a rate of 930,000, a 0.6% uptick from the revised June figure of 924,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.7%
Realtors Relief Fund Donates $1.5 Million to Maui Rebuilding
State officials are warning Maui residents of predatory buyers seeking to purchase homes from distressed owners. Continue Reading Realtors Relief Fund Donates $1.5 Million to Maui Rebuilding
Builder Confidence Evaporates Amid Elevated Mortgage Rates
NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey noted that “demand for new construction continues to be supported by a lack of resale inventory.” Continue Reading Builder Confidence Evaporates Amid Elevated Mortgage Rates
July New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 35.5%
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in July increased by 35.5% year-over-year, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Compared to June, applications inched up by 0.2%. MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a...
Average Teacher Can Only Afford 12% of Homes Within Commuting Distance to School
Redfin determined the average teacher can only afford 27% of available rentals within commuting distance of their school. Continue Reading Average Teacher Can Only Afford 12% of Homes Within Commuting Distance to School
Jury Awards $612 Million to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Shareholders
The FHFA issued a statement saying it would review the verdict and determine how to proceed. Continue Reading Jury Awards $612 Million to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Shareholders
