U.S. Housing Market
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
HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
“We are removing a significant regulatory barrier that added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
Single-Family Housing Starts Surge by Nearly 10%
Single-family authorizations in March were at a rate of 895,000, which is 3.8% below the revised February figure of 930,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Surge by Nearly 10%
Ken Griffin to Meet with NY Governor Over Mamdani’s ‘Personal Attack’ on Luxury Real Estate
“Is New York going to put their fiscal house in order and run itself from a position of strong government that’s pro-business?” he said. Continue Reading Ken Griffin to Meet with NY Governor Over Mamdani’s ‘Personal Attack’ on Luxury Real Estate
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
Apartment Rent Growth Continues to Slow
July marked the sixth straight month of flat or negative monthly growth. Continue Reading Apartment Rent Growth Continues to Slow
Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
New build list prices declined in 30 of the nation’s 100 largest metros, with the steepest declines in the South. Continue Reading Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Scheduled to open in the summer, the homes at The Cove at Park Trace will feature single-story floor plans with two to five bedrooms. Continue Reading Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
