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Zillow and Esusu Offer CreditClimb, a Credit-Building Tool for Renters
Enrollment in the CreditClimb service costs $20 per year. Continue Reading Zillow and Esusu Offer CreditClimb, a Credit-Building Tool for Renters
What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Gen Z stands out as the only group tilting toward an extra bathroom (48%) over an extra bedroom (39%). Continue Reading What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
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Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The median home price continued to hold steady at $299,900. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
Virginia Home Sales Up 9% in September
The statewide median sales price continued in September was $420,000, a mild $800 increase from one year earlier. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 9% in September
Connecticut GOP Leaders Propose Historic Expansion of Property Tax Credits
Gov. Ned Lamont has yet to comment on the GOP proposal. Continue Reading Connecticut GOP Leaders Propose Historic Expansion of Property Tax Credits
Kanye West’s Former Malibu Residence Resells Less Than a Week After Being Listed
The property spans 4,201 square feet and is constructed of approximately 1,200 tons of concrete, 200 tons of steel reinforcement, and 12 massive pylons driven more than 60 feet into the sand. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Former Malibu Residence Resells Less Than a Week After Being Listed
Tiny Nebraska City Offers $50,000 Down Payment Aid to Attract Residents
Pawnee City received 115 applications between March 14-27, when its offer was made available. Continue Reading Tiny Nebraska City Offers $50,000 Down Payment Aid to Attract Residents
Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
“We’re seeing a steady increase in home buying activity, and it’s beyond what we would normally see from a seasonality perspective,” said Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending. Continue Reading Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
The CFPB’s about-face, an iconic retail chain’s downfall and the rescue of a derelict Frank Lloyd Wright home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
The revised forecast was mirrored by a mild upward revision for predicted existing home sales in 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
Andy Warhol’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Listed for Nearly $7 Million
Warhol lived at the property from 1960 to 1972. Continue Reading Andy Warhol’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Listed for Nearly $7 Million
Mixed Results in Latest Mortgage Rate Data
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13 Continue Reading Mixed Results in Latest Mortgage Rate Data
Realtor.com: Down Payment Levels Hit Record High in 2024
Realtor.com determined that buyers paid 14.4% as a share of purchase price. Continue Reading Realtor.com: Down Payment Levels Hit Record High in 2024
JP Morgan Real Estate Income Trust Acquires 2 Southeastern Residential Assets
The transactions mark JPMREIT’s fifth and sixth investments in the residential sector. Continue Reading JP Morgan Real Estate Income Trust Acquires 2 Southeastern Residential Assets
Greystar Begins Construction on Virginia Multifamily/Build-for-Rent Community
The first units are slated to be ready in the second quarter of 2026. Continue Reading Greystar Begins Construction on Virginia Multifamily/Build-for-Rent Community
