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Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Continue Reading New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
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$21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
The property at 51 East Bay Street encompasses four structures totaling over 15,700 square feet. Continue Reading $21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
The statewide median price of existing single-family homes in California fell by 2% from the second quarter to the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Nov. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
Report: Connecticut’s Severe Housing Shortage Was a Long Time in the Making
The state’s price increases of 63.7% over the past five years outpaced the national average of 55.5%. Continue Reading Report: Connecticut’s Severe Housing Shortage Was a Long Time in the Making
New York State Records 6.2% Drop in Home Sales
The state’s median price of homes increased for the 21st straight month. Continue Reading New York State Records 6.2% Drop in Home Sales
Mortgage Rates Inch Up
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% as of May 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up
Chicago Suburb Threatens to Seize Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
The property is slated to be auctioned on June 18 by Paramount Realty USA. Continue Reading Chicago Suburb Threatens to Seize Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
The median existing-home price for all housing types in April was $414,000, up 1.8% from the $406,600 in April 2024. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
$16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
The program aims to increase the workforce housing supply in areas that have new or expanding businesses. Continue Reading $16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
Listings Featuring Swimming Pools at an All-Time High
Realtor.com acknowledged that homes with pools are generally larger than those without. Continue Reading Listings Featuring Swimming Pools at an All-Time High
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 11%
April’s median sales price of $295,000 was up 3.5% month-over-month and up 7% since the beginning of the year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 11%
MBA Chief: Trump Team ‘Understands Housing and Real Estate Finance’
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit praised the administration’s focus on deregulation. Continue Reading MBA Chief: Trump Team ‘Understands Housing and Real Estate Finance’
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 5.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
