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Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Mortgage activity increased quarterly in 98 of the 209 metropolitan areas analyzed by ATTOM. Continue Reading Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
The City with the Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rate Is…
San Francisco and San Jose ranked at the bottom as the cities with the lowest mortgage delinquencies. Continue Reading The City with the Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rate Is…
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New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
“New York again led all metros with a 6.1% annual gain, followed by Chicago at 5.9% and Cleveland at 4.7%,” said Nicholas Godec of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
The median sales price during September was $402,500, a 1.35% decrease from the $408,000 price recorded in September 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
The initial cohort of Housing Acceleration Fund awards are expected to result in approximately 1,800 new homes. Continue Reading New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
Survey: 70% of Homeowners Think This is a Good Time to Sell Their Properties
81% of respondents think they will get their asking price or more. Continue Reading Survey: 70% of Homeowners Think This is a Good Time to Sell Their Properties
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 7-11
Selling stocks to buy a house, the continued delay on confirming the new CFPB director, and layoffs at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 7-11
Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
Prices have increased for 21 consecutive months, with price appreciation peaking at 5.6% in December. Continue Reading Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA) reintroduced the bill. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Zillow Bans Private Listings from Platform
eXp Realty has become the first brokerage to align itself with Zillow’s new policy. Continue Reading Zillow Bans Private Listings from Platform
Pending Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic Region Up by Nearly 40%
“Falling mortgage rates could give the housing market a boost this spring,” said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic Region Up by Nearly 40%
DR Horton Begins Pre-Selling New Community in Texas
The company added that pricing on the lots begin in the high $300,000s. Continue Reading DR Horton Begins Pre-Selling New Community in Texas
Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Lenders repossessed 9,691 properties through foreclosure (REO) in first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
“Without a doubt, if this property tax goes into effect, many will be forced to foreclose on their homes,” said the Washington State Republican Party. Continue Reading Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
Survey: 44% of Sellers Would Work with Agent That Has a Violent Criminal Record
The survey found 51% of sellers would work with agents who refuse to provide references. Continue Reading Survey: 44% of Sellers Would Work with Agent That Has a Violent Criminal Record
