U.S. Housing Market
Drop in Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Blamed on Severe Winter Weather
Last month, Pennsylvania home sales decreased to 4,560, down 45% from December and down nearly 36% year-over-year. Continue Reading Drop in Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Blamed on Severe Winter Weather
New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
The statewide median sales price rose 7.2% year-over-year to $445,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
HUD Directs Public Housing Authorities to Verify Citizenship of Tenants
HUD added that it planned recapture funding for payments made on behalf of ineligible and deceased tenants. Continue Reading HUD Directs Public Housing Authorities to Verify Citizenship of Tenants
Alabama Homes Sales Record Uptick Amid Expanded Active Listings
The median sales price increased by $33,726 compared to a year ago to $245,615, a 15.9% spike. Continue Reading Alabama Homes Sales Record Uptick Amid Expanded Active Listings
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 19-23
The Supreme Court considers the Federal Reserve, a once-grand mall faces oblivion, and New York City’s new mayor has a plumbing update. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 19-23
Home Vacancy Rate Holds Steady for 13th Straight Quarter
ATTOM’s analysis found 222,358 properties were in the foreclosure process during the second quarter. Continue Reading Home Vacancy Rate Holds Steady for 13th Straight Quarter
Cyberattack Shuts Down Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin County
Christina Weitzel, team lead for the RE/MAX Mineral Point office, complained that the county has been slow in remediating the damage created by the cyberattack. Continue Reading Cyberattack Shuts Down Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin County
Yes Communities Launches New Manufactured Housing Community in Florida
Savannas Ridge’s amenities include a clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, playground and basketball court. Continue Reading Yes Communities Launches New Manufactured Housing Community in Florida
Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of May 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network
This endeavor will impact the property record management for 370,000 property deeds representing roughly $240 billion worth of real estate in 70 municipalities. Continue Reading New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network
Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
All four regions recorded a month-over-month loss in transactions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
“The balance of power in the US housing market has shifted toward buyers,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. Continue Reading Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
Report: Texans Lead the Nation for Buying Newly Constructed Homes
Texans were also ahead of the nation for buying multi-generational homes. Continue Reading Report: Texans Lead the Nation for Buying Newly Constructed Homes
Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Schumer declared without statistical evidence that Trump’s initiative would add between $1,800 to $2,800 to annual mortgage costs. Continue Reading Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Arrive Home Debuts New Iterations of Earned Equity Program
The new EEP Pathway designed for “ITIN and certain Visa statuses individuals who may be solid long-term renters looking to move on to homeownership.” Continue Reading Arrive Home Debuts New Iterations of Earned Equity Program
