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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
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Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
NAHB cited a shortage of roughly 1.5 million housing units that the organization blamed on the regulatory process. Continue Reading Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price
Nearly two-thirds of transactions (64.2%) were closed for less than their original list price. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price
New Apartment Development to be Built Near Cornell University
Upon completion – which is scheduled for the 2027 academic year – Theory Ithaca will be comprised of 371 units and 518 beds. Continue Reading New Apartment Development to be Built Near Cornell University
Vacation Home Demand Sinks in Post-Pandemic Market
“With housing payments near their all-time high; a lot of people can’t afford to buy one home right now, let alone a second,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr. Continue Reading Vacation Home Demand Sinks in Post-Pandemic Market
Defense Dept. Faulted on Oversight of Private Companies Operating Military Housing
“DOD can also fully terminate a project, but has never identified the need to do so,” the report said. Continue Reading Defense Dept. Faulted on Oversight of Private Companies Operating Military Housing
Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Inches Up Slightly
The index is still near its historical low. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Inches Up Slightly
Zillow: People of Color Pay Higher Upfront Costs on Rental Housing
Zillow also reported people of color were paying more on security deposits for their rental housing. Continue Reading Zillow: People of Color Pay Higher Upfront Costs on Rental Housing
NY Times Publishes Report Claiming Age Discrimination in Mortgage Applications
The Times did not include any input from mortgage professionals in its coverage. Continue Reading NY Times Publishes Report Claiming Age Discrimination in Mortgage Applications
Spotlight On: Thomas Ferrier and Tommie Mac Inc.
“We want to change the way homeowners are able to access the equity in their home,” said Thomas Ferrier. Continue Reading Spotlight On: Thomas Ferrier and Tommie Mac Inc.
Freddie Mac Reports Mortgage Rate Drop
“Mortgage rates continue to trend down entering the traditional spring homebuying season,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Reports Mortgage Rate Drop
New York City Leads Nation in Property Taxes
The only major metro where property taxes are lower than $1,000 a year is Birmingham. Continue Reading New York City Leads Nation in Property Taxes
California Homeownership Affordability Continues to Evaporate
A minimum annual income of $186,800 was needed to qualify for the purchase of a $822,320 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home in 2022. Continue Reading California Homeownership Affordability Continues to Evaporate
Production Profits Plummet for Independent Mortgage Banks
“For the first time since the inception of MBA’s report in 2008, net production income was in the red in 2022, with losses averaging 13 basis points,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Production Profits Plummet for Independent Mortgage Banks
