U.S. Housing Market
HUD and FHFA Update Credit Scoring Models
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit said this was “an important next step in modernizing the credit scoring framework.” Continue Reading HUD and FHFA Update Credit Scoring Models
New Study Finds Hawaii Residents Spend the Highest Percentage of Income on Housing
Iowa residents have the lowest percentage of income spent on housing. Continue Reading New Study Finds Hawaii Residents Spend the Highest Percentage of Income on Housing
California Home Sales and Prices Up in February
California’s median home price in February was $830,370, up by less than 1% from 23-month low of $823,180 in January. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Up in February
Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 86-Unit Phoenix Multifamily Community for $19.5 Million
The acquisition further expands Neighborhood Ventures’ portfolio of Phoenix-area multifamily properties. Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 86-Unit Phoenix Multifamily Community for $19.5 Million
Pending Home Sales Up in February
“The slight gain in pending contracts appears to be driven by improved affordability conditions,” said NAR’s Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up in February
Report: Median Home-Sale Price at New High, But Remains Below Median Asking Price
Redfin noted that homes are selling for below their asking price due to greater quantity of sellers than buyers Continue Reading Report: Median Home-Sale Price at New High, But Remains Below Median Asking Price
2,500-Home Community Planned for Austin Suburb
Construction on phase one of the infrastructure is currently underway. Continue Reading 2,500-Home Community Planned for Austin Suburb
Toll Brothers Apartment Living Opens New Luxury Community Outside of Dallas
The new community features 364 residences in a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Apartment Living Opens New Luxury Community Outside of Dallas
Kentucky Home Sales Rise Amid Wider Number of New Listings
The median sales price during the month was $279,000, up 6% month-over-month and up 3.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Rise Amid Wider Number of New Listings
Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.76 Trillion in May
Year-to-date, Ginnie Mae facilitated the pooling and securitization of 268,000 loans for first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.76 Trillion in May
California Home Sales, Median Price Down in May
Total active listings in May rose on a year-over-year basis by nearly 50%. Continue Reading California Home Sales, Median Price Down in May
Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of June 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
Gen Z Accounts for 12% of VA Purchase Loan Market
Gen Z homebuyers using VA loans are most concentrated near large military communities like San Antonio, Virginia Beach, and Colorado Springs. Continue Reading Gen Z Accounts for 12% of VA Purchase Loan Market
PNC Announces $208 Million Affordable Housing Fund
The fund includes investments from PNC and seven other financial services and insurance companies Continue Reading PNC Announces $208 Million Affordable Housing Fund
Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Roughly two-thirds (67%) of baby boomer homeowners have lived in their home for 16-plus years. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Recent Posts
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 29-July 3- Two Harbors Stockholders Approve Merger with CrossCountry Mortgage
- Toronto Home Sales Surge Amid Decline in New Listings
- Historic Pittsburgh Site of National Negro Opera Company Receives $1.75 Mil…
- Jenni Bonura Named Chief Growth Officer at First Multiple Listing Service
