U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Creep Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of July 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Creep Up Slightly
Maine Home Sales Surged 7.31% in June
“The highest statewide for-sale inventory in 70-months (5,667) resulted in a strong sales period during June,” says Judy Oberg, 2026 president of the Maine Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Surged 7.31% in June
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?
Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
Properties at the lower- and mid-tier and the South were the most likely to have lowered prices while luxury home prices remained steady. Continue Reading Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
Luxury Home Sales Rise While Sales Activity Declines
“Sales have slowed across all price tiers, and luxury homes are no exception,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. Continue Reading Luxury Home Sales Rise While Sales Activity Declines
FCP Expands into Las Vegas with Apartment Community Acquisition
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading FCP Expands into Las Vegas with Apartment Community Acquisition
169-Unit Affordable Housing Portfolio in Connecticut Sells for $39.7 Million
CBRE represented the seller, an affiliate of First Atlantic, LLC, and procured the buyer, an affiliate of Heritage Housing Inc. Continue Reading 169-Unit Affordable Housing Portfolio in Connecticut Sells for $39.7 Million
Connecticut Offers Free Risk Mapping Tool to Assess Climate Threats to Properties
“Climate risk is a reality today, not tomorrow,” said Matthew Eby, founder and CEO of First Street. Continue Reading Connecticut Offers Free Risk Mapping Tool to Assess Climate Threats to Properties
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
The Refinance Index plummeted by 21% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
NAR noted that the shutdown has resulted in the halting of NFIP’s authority to issue new policies. Continue Reading NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
Starter Home Sales and Prices Outpace Other Housing Sectors
August’s price data marked the 12th consecutive month for starter home price increases, outpacing other price tiers Continue Reading Starter Home Sales and Prices Outpace Other Housing Sectors
New Joint Venture to Create Luxury Resort and Residences at Telluride
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Telluride will also feature two culinary outlets, a fitness facility and a spa with a thermal lounge, cold plunge, and eight treatment rooms. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Create Luxury Resort and Residences at Telluride
Some Cook County Homeowners Could Receive $1,000 Grants for Property Tax Relief
Grants will be distributed on a lottery system with recipients receiving a one-time $1,000 payment. Continue Reading Some Cook County Homeowners Could Receive $1,000 Grants for Property Tax Relief
