U.S. Housing Market
Massachusetts to Study Building Code Change to Enable More Housing Construction
The advisory group will include fire and public safety services professionals, building officials, architectural experts, and accessibility advocates. Continue Reading Massachusetts to Study Building Code Change to Enable More Housing Construction
Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion
Tri Pointe Homes will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry America Inc. Continue Reading Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion
Lawsuit Filed to Stop San Francisco’s Family Zoning Plan to Build New Housing Developments
The lawsuit noted construction is being positioned in the historic North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf areas and in formerly off-limits lower-income neighborhoods. Continue Reading Lawsuit Filed to Stop San Francisco’s Family Zoning Plan to Build New Housing Developments
White House Dropping Plans for 50-Year Mortgage
“I think we have other priorities,” said FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Continue Reading White House Dropping Plans for 50-Year Mortgage
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 5-9
A pair of unexpected housing policy proposals, an unfair accusation against a hotel chain, and an unlikely new theme park. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 5-9
Inbound Migration to Sun Belt States Waned in 2024
Tampa recorded a net inflow of just over 10,000 residents last year, less than one-third the 35,000-person net inflow in 2023. Continue Reading Inbound Migration to Sun Belt States Waned in 2024
Builder Confidence Records a Scant Uptick Amid Tariff Jitters
“The recent dip in mortgage rates may have pushed some buyers off the fence in March, helping builders with sales activity,” said NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Records a Scant Uptick Amid Tariff Jitters
Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Refinance Index decreased 12% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Most Affordable City for Rental Housing Is…
Miami ranked last in the new study of more than 180 cities. Continue Reading The Most Affordable City for Rental Housing Is…
Security Properties Acquires Seattle Apartment Complex for $34.7 Million
Security Properties now owns 29 assets totaling more than 6,500 units in the Greater Seattle area. Continue Reading Security Properties Acquires Seattle Apartment Complex for $34.7 Million
Placemakr Launches First Utah Property
Placemakr Salt Lake City at Brix will offer 100 studio, one, and two-bedroom units available for residential leasing and 45 fully furnished hospitality units. Continue Reading Placemakr Launches First Utah Property
Redfin Follows Zillow’s Lead in Prohibiting Private Listings
Glenn Kelman, the company’s CEO, declared “we believe that all buyers should be able to see all listings.” Continue Reading Redfin Follows Zillow’s Lead in Prohibiting Private Listings
JTE Real Estate Previews New South Carolina Community
Arbor Ridge will offer an 18-unit mix of three- and four-bedroom homes. Continue Reading JTE Real Estate Previews New South Carolina Community
FinCEN Renews Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders
The terms of the GTOs are effective beginning April 15 and ending on Oct. 9. Continue Reading FinCEN Renews Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders
New Bill Seeks to Refocus Federal Home Loan Banks to Support Housing Finance
The legislation would require the FHLBank system to contribute 30% or a minimum of $200 million of its net earnings to its Affordable Home Program. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks to Refocus Federal Home Loan Banks to Support Housing Finance
