U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 1-5
Bill Pulte gets a new job, a social media-savvy realtor helps a Texas mayor, and a new video on the data center sector racks up hits on YouTube. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 1-5
Report: Florida and California Lead the Nation with Riskiest Housing Markets
Of the nation’s 50 riskiest counties, 12 were in Florida, nine in California, and five each in Illinois and New Jersey. Continue Reading Report: Florida and California Lead the Nation with Riskiest Housing Markets
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives Purchase Agreement for New Texas Community
This is the first announced purchase agreement for Boxabl’s recently launched Phase 2 product platform. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives Purchase Agreement for New Texas Community
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48% as of June 4, down from last week when it averaged 6.53%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
The companies gave no details on the depth and scope of the mortgage. Continue Reading Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
Are Buyers Willing to Overlook Property and Neighborhood Flaws Just to Get a Home?
50% of survey respondents said they would buy in an area with high or increasing crime. Continue Reading Are Buyers Willing to Overlook Property and Neighborhood Flaws Just to Get a Home?
Missouri Realtors Oppose Initiative to Replace State Income Tax with Increased Sales Taxes
The organization donated $1.9 million to the campaign opposing Amendment 5. Continue Reading Missouri Realtors Oppose Initiative to Replace State Income Tax with Increased Sales Taxes
Florida CFO to Voters: Don’t Fall for ‘Scare Tactics’ by Opponents of DeSantis Property Tax Proposal
The state’s leading business groups – including Florida Realtors, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and NFIB of Florida – have yet to take a public position on the subject. Continue Reading Florida CFO to Voters: Don’t Fall for ‘Scare Tactics’ by Opponents of DeSantis Property Tax Proposal
Engel & Völkers Americas in Marketing Partnership with Ring Security Products
“As two brands that greatly value community and safety, we’re incredibly excited to collaborate with Ring,” said Katelyn Castellano, chief marketing and performance officer at Engel & Völkers Americas. Continue Reading Engel & Völkers Americas in Marketing Partnership with Ring Security Products
The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Making It Hard to Find
The average first-time American homebuyer is 40 years old. Do you think that is acceptable? Continue Reading The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Making It Hard to Find
Nearly 6% of All Home Listings Were Taken Down in April
Atlanta led the nation with one in 10 (10.7%) homes delisted in April. Continue Reading Nearly 6% of All Home Listings Were Taken Down in April
Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 2.5%
The FHA share of total applications dipped to 17.0% from 17.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 2.5%
Report: List Prices Posted Steep Drop in May as New Listings Hit 4-Year High
The national median list price was $429,500 in May. Continue Reading Report: List Prices Posted Steep Drop in May as New Listings Hit 4-Year High
Pairgap Releases Structured Agreement Tool for Property Co-Ownership Purchases
Pairgap cited National Association of Realtors data that showed more than one in four first-time buyers enter the market with a co-buyer. Continue Reading Pairgap Releases Structured Agreement Tool for Property Co-Ownership Purchases
Report: Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment at $64,000
Down payment percentages were highest in San Jose, San Francisco and Anaheim, where the typical homebuyer in each market put down 25% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Report: Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment at $64,000
