U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
The end of a burdensome housing policy, the launch of a deed theft prevention agency, and Alaskan homeowners carrying more mortgage debt. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Launches Home Purchase Assistance Loan
K-DATE provides a non-amortizing loan that is deferred for up to 30 years and becomes due and payable when the home is sold, refinanced or the first mortgage is paid in full. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Launches Home Purchase Assistance Loan
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
238-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Building Opens in New Haven
The five-story building as 57 units, or 20% of the residences, set aside for households earning an average of 50% of the area median income. Continue Reading 238-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Building Opens in New Haven
Jennifer Beeston Debuts ’60-Minute Homebuyer’ Course
“When people truly understand the process, they will succeed,” said Beeston. Continue Reading Jennifer Beeston Debuts ’60-Minute Homebuyer’ Course
$110 Million LA Estate of Aaron Spelling Tops List of July’s Most Expensive Home Sales
The Spelling Manor’s $110 million sale price was far greater than the runner-up on the list, a $51 million transaction in Delray Beach, Florida. Continue Reading $110 Million LA Estate of Aaron Spelling Tops List of July’s Most Expensive Home Sales
Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 10.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
California Home Affordability Improves Slightly From One Year Ago
For the state’s condo/townhome markets, only 25% of homebuyers were able to purchase those $670,000 median-priced residences. Continue Reading California Home Affordability Improves Slightly From One Year Ago
Three Out of Four Metro Areas Saw Q2 Home Price Increases
The national median single-family existing-home price reached a record high at $429,400. Continue Reading Three Out of Four Metro Areas Saw Q2 Home Price Increases
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decline While Higher-End Properties Fuel Median Price Upswing
By the end of July, there were 23,804 listings available for sale across the Bright MLS service area, a 26.2% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decline While Higher-End Properties Fuel Median Price Upswing
Trump Hints at Merged Fannie-Freddie with November Listing on NYSE
Trump has recently met at the White House with several chief executives at major banks to discuss strategies for the privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue Reading Trump Hints at Merged Fannie-Freddie with November Listing on NYSE
Report: Cash-Out Refinances Fuels Most Refinancing Activity
The report also found tappable equity hit another record high during the second quarter. Continue Reading Report: Cash-Out Refinances Fuels Most Refinancing Activity
Louis CK Cuts Price Nearly in Half on Shelter Island Estate Listing
The three-story, Tudor-style 5,300-square-foot residence on a 2.02-acre property was built in 1901. Continue Reading Louis CK Cuts Price Nearly in Half on Shelter Island Estate Listing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 4-8
An unwelcome package in the mail, another retailer declaring bankruptcy, and an unlikely new officer at a tenants’ right nonprofit. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 4-8
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