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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
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$30 Million Sale Sets New Record for Georgia’s Housing Market
Georgia’s housing market saw a new record sale with a Sea Island mansion changing hands for $30 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the 2.32-acre property known as Entelechy II was designed by the late Atlanta architect and developer John Portman. The property...
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Homeowners in West Virginia paid the lowest average total real estate taxes at $1,044. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
A fight over the Fed, an upcoming exodus of Canadians returning going home, and a growing wave of property tax reform efforts. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
Las Vegas Housing Inventory Up 31% from Last Year
The typical Las Vegas home sold for $445,000 last month, down 1% from July 2024. Continue Reading Las Vegas Housing Inventory Up 31% from Last Year
Senate Democrats Urge FHFA’s Pulte to Focus on Lowering Housing Costs
“You could demonstrate an actual commitment to improving the everyday lives of the American people,” the senators said. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Urge FHFA’s Pulte to Focus on Lowering Housing Costs
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
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.69%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
Pending Home Sales Down 0.4% in July
NAR added that its Realtors Confidence Index survey in July found 16% of its members expecting an increase in buyer traffic over the next three months. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down 0.4% in July
Equity Union Real Estate Begins Sales at Luxury LA Condo Complex
Pricing ranges from $975,000 to $2.8 million. Continue Reading Equity Union Real Estate Begins Sales at Luxury LA Condo Complex
Gov. DeSantis Pledges to Slash or Eliminate Florida’s Property Taxes
“I think that property taxes have pinched a lot of people, and I think we got to do something about it,” DeSantis said. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Pledges to Slash or Eliminate Florida’s Property Taxes
Survey: More Than Half of Canadians Who Own US Homes Plan to Sell Within Next Year
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of those potential Canadian sellers blamed Trump administration trade policies with Canada as the reason for their departure. Continue Reading Survey: More Than Half of Canadians Who Own US Homes Plan to Sell Within Next Year
