U.S. Housing Market
Atlantic Home Mortgage Debuts Lendtrain, a Refinance-Focused Platform
“Most homeowners do not need a sales call just to find out whether a refinance is worth exploring,” said Tony Davis, founder of Lendtrain. Continue Reading Atlantic Home Mortgage Debuts Lendtrain, a Refinance-Focused Platform
Discount-Hungry Homebuyers Paying More Attention to Foreclosure Listings
The median foreclosed home sold for 27.2% below its estimated value. Continue Reading Discount-Hungry Homebuyers Paying More Attention to Foreclosure Listings
New and Pending Home Sales Rising in Indiana
Indiana reports 7,106 closed home sales last month, a 3% increase from one year before, along with 8,591 new pending sales, an 8% surge from April 2025. According to data from the Indiana Association of Realtors (IAR), there were approximately 10,800 homes listed for...
Apartment Rents Record Slight Uptick in May
Apartment rents recorded an extremely mild 0.2% uptick in May, with the national average rising to $1,737 from April’s upwardly revised level of $1,733. According to data from Apartments.com, a CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) marketplace, May marked the sixth consecutive...
Investors Less Active in the Q1 Housing Market
Real estate investors purchased 19% of homes that sold in the first quarter, down slightly from 20% one year earlier. Continue Reading Investors Less Active in the Q1 Housing Market
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
Builder Confidence Holds Steady
“NAHB expects the Fed to cut the federal funds rate at their meeting this week, which will help lower interest rates for builder and developer loans,” said Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady
FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development
Grant applications are now being accepted through Oct. 3. Continue Reading FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development
California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
It was supported by labor unions who were pleased with the bill’s provisions regarding a mandate for union workers on the new construction. Continue Reading California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Historically, Canadians have made up the largest portion of international homebuyers in the US. Continue Reading Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Linkhome Holdings Unveils Platform for Purchasing Real Estate with Cryptocurrency
Investors and homebuyers can use cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USD Coin (USDC) to complete property transactions on Linkhome’s AI-driven platform. Continue Reading Linkhome Holdings Unveils Platform for Purchasing Real Estate with Cryptocurrency
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 8-12
Trump administration officials acting strangely, a bill to protect Ohio seniors from foreclosure, and a nation experiencing its fifth blackout in a year. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 8-12
MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
“Competition between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been central to their success in providing liquidity and stability to the mortgage market,” Broeksmit explained. Continue Reading MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
National Multifamily Corp. President Matt Cawley represented the seller, BPC Capital Management LLC, and procured the buyer, BBB Investors LLC. Continue Reading 5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Michigan Legacy has more than $218 million in assets and is designated as a “low-income credit union.” Continue Reading Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
