U.S. Housing Market
89-Year-Old Homeowner Fighting Eminent Domain Seizure Effort by Arizona State University
Robert Young’s residence predates Arizona’s statehood. Continue Reading 89-Year-Old Homeowner Fighting Eminent Domain Seizure Effort by Arizona State University
America’s Most Stressed City Is…
The lowest stressed city was Fremont, California. Continue Reading America’s Most Stressed City Is…
California Vacation Rental Property Will Accept Anthropic Stock Instead of Cash
The single-level, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home sits on 3.25 private acres and features a new pool and spa, a bocce court, and a covered deck. Continue Reading California Vacation Rental Property Will Accept Anthropic Stock Instead of Cash
Report: 29% of Homebuyers Made All-Cash Purchases
All-cash purchasing was less prevalent in the pricey West Coast markets. Continue Reading Report: 29% of Homebuyers Made All-Cash Purchases
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Amid Slowdown in Refinancing
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 17.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Amid Slowdown in Refinancing
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
“As rates continue to drop, the number of homeowners who have the opportunity to refinance is expanding,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
California Leads Nation with Most Q2 At-Risk Housing Markets
In 19% (111) of the 579 counties with sufficient data to analyze, residents needed to spend at least half of their annualized wages to purchase and maintain a home in the second quarter. Continue Reading California Leads Nation with Most Q2 At-Risk Housing Markets
Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
The governor established an annual Maryland Housing Leadership Awards to recognize jurisdictions that make progress on their housing development goals. The Continue Reading Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
“Climate risks are no longer a distant threat for U.S. housing—they are a present reality that put a large chunk of US real estate value at risk,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
“The path back to normal housing costs doesn’t require a crash in home prices—stability may be enough,” said Redfin’s Asas Khan. Continue Reading Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
The Best and Worst Places to Retire Are…
California had four of the five worst cities for retirement. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Places to Retire Are…
Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
Treasury Secretary Bessent stated the declaration could occur as early as this fall. Continue Reading Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
HUD Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants in Public Housing
“HUD will leverage all available enforcement actions against entities who do not comply with the request for citizenship information,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants in Public Housing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
A fight over the Fed, an upcoming exodus of Canadians returning going home, and a growing wave of property tax reform efforts. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
Las Vegas Housing Inventory Up 31% from Last Year
The typical Las Vegas home sold for $445,000 last month, down 1% from July 2024. Continue Reading Las Vegas Housing Inventory Up 31% from Last Year
