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Home Affordability in Q4 Remained Mostly Elusive
ATTOM added the median sales price of a home has risen 54% over the past five years while typical wages only increased by 29%. Continue Reading Home Affordability in Q4 Remained Mostly Elusive
Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
“The December decrease reversed gains from the prior two months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
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Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
The report found 24 of the 25 fastest-appreciating markets were in the Northeast and Midwest. Continue Reading Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
The endeavor will initially aim at major US housing markets, focusing on index movement across defined periods. Continue Reading Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
“Our residents deserve better than deficits, economic decline and policies that push families and businesses away,” the letter said. Continue Reading Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
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
Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
609,000 borrowers who were current on payments in October became delinquent in November, marking the largest single-month inflow since May 2020. Continue Reading Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
Bank of America Allocates $10 Million in Zero-Interest Loans to LA Wildfire Victims
Genesis LA will originate loans to support homeownership, economic development, and nonprofit facilities in the Altadena and Pasadena areas. Continue Reading Bank of America Allocates $10 Million in Zero-Interest Loans to LA Wildfire Victims
Maine’s Housing Market was a November to Forget
The state reported a median sales price of $399,000 for single-family existing homes sold in November. Continue Reading Maine’s Housing Market was a November to Forget
Pennsylvania Home Sales Down While Prices Keep Rising
The Pennsylvania median home price was up 5.2% year-over-year to $305,000, compared to $290,000 in November 2024. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Down While Prices Keep Rising
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Invests $225 Million in NYC Affordable Housing Initiative
Last June, the FHLBNY and the HDC partnered on a $150 million bond purchase in support of more than 2,250 homes across HDC programs. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Invests $225 Million in NYC Affordable Housing Initiative
Trump Economic Adviser: ‘The Whole Cabinet’ Working to Address Housing Issues
“We have got, like, everybody in the whole Cabinet working on trying to get housing to be more affordable,” Kevin Hassett said. Continue Reading Trump Economic Adviser: ‘The Whole Cabinet’ Working to Address Housing Issues
Ohio Governor Signs 5 Property Tax Relief Bills into Law
Gov. DeWine said the bills provide “meaningful relief” compared to a potential ballot measure that would eliminate property taxes. Continue Reading Ohio Governor Signs 5 Property Tax Relief Bills into Law
