U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.4% from 16.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
BrightSky Residential Begins Leasing at Raleigh-Area BTR Community
The community offers two-story townhomes designed with three- and four-bedroom plans that are sized from 1,699 to 1,938 square feet. Continue Reading BrightSky Residential Begins Leasing at Raleigh-Area BTR Community
New Report Finds Minimal Results for Rhode Island’s $120 Million Housing Bond
RIPEC estimated the housing bond will create only 642 new housing units, slightly more than one-quarter (28.5%) of Executive Office of Housing’s 2030 housing goal. Continue Reading New Report Finds Minimal Results for Rhode Island’s $120 Million Housing Bond
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 25-29
A broke city gets a new tax, a pesky deed thief is back in custody, and Tampa Bay gets another $1 billion request for a stadium. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 25-29
Wolf Valley Homes Debuts Line of Luxury Tiny Homes and Park Model Cabins
Financing options are available on qualifying homes. Continue Reading Wolf Valley Homes Debuts Line of Luxury Tiny Homes and Park Model Cabins
Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
The survey polled 1,276 responses from Hispanic professionals in the real estate industry in 39 states, including Puerto Rico. Continue Reading Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
The Ohio Senate will consider the bill when it convenes for its next session on Sept. 30. Continue Reading New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
Q2 Home Flipping Profit Margins Drop to 17-Year Low
The typical flipped property generated a 25.1% return on investment before expenses. Continue Reading Q2 Home Flipping Profit Margins Drop to 17-Year Low
California Home Sales and Prices Forecasted to Rise in 2026
Housing supply in 2026 is forecast to show continued improvement and remain near pre-pandemic levels, with active listings up by nearly 10% amid improving market conditions. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Forecasted to Rise in 2026
Kentucky Home Sales and Prices in August Decline
The total sales volume of $1.46 billion was down 6.95% month-over-month and up 8.6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales and Prices in August Decline
The Most Expensive College Town Is…
At the far end of the spectrum, the least expensive college town is Dayton, Ohio. Continue Reading The Most Expensive College Town Is…
Nebraska Gov. Pillen Announces $20 Million in Property Tax Relief
“As governor, fixing our broken property tax system is my top priority,” said Pillen. Continue Reading Nebraska Gov. Pillen Announces $20 Million in Property Tax Relief
Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index ascended by 58% from the previous week and was 70% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.30 million, an 8.5% decline from the revised July estimate of 1.42 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
