U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.1% from 15.9%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
“We are choosing to say that the people who own homes really are more important,” said Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta). Continue Reading Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
The app is available beginning today. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series help seniors consider housing options. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
“Unfortunately, this month’s turmoil in the Middle East has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which in turn could impact overall affordability in the months ahead,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
One in every 3,701 housing units had a foreclosure filing in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Eagle Partners plans to launch a long-term affordable preservation strategy for the properties. Continue Reading Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?
93% of survey respondents indicated that a poorly maintained neighboring lawn signals lower home value to some degree. Continue Reading Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?
Century Communities to Begin Sales at New Arizona Development
Century Communities Inc. (NYSE: CCS) announced that its Century Complete brand will soon open for sales at Western Crossings, a new community in Florence, Arizona. Western Crossings will offer two-story single-family homes, with floor plans up to five bedrooms and...
Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The Journal further complained the problems facing the housing market were not caused by institutional investors. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Eviction-Threatened Mickey Rourke Vacates Rented Los Angeles House
Rourke vehemently denied knowledge of a GoFundMe campaign to fight the eviction. Continue Reading Eviction-Threatened Mickey Rourke Vacates Rented Los Angeles House
Bridge Housing Exceeds $90 Million at First Close of New Impact Fund
The first close marks the beginning of the Impact Fund’s acquisition phase, with Bridge Housing anticipating the purchase of approximately 20 properties totaling an estimated 3,500 units. Continue Reading Bridge Housing Exceeds $90 Million at First Close of New Impact Fund
Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Construction is expected to begin in May on a site encompassing approximately 16 acres. Continue Reading Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
“Most of last month’s supply growth was in loan programs that allowed for cash-out refinance and on investor homes,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
