U.S. Housing Market
Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Ginnie Mae added that its financing benefited approximately 1.4 million households, out of which an estimated 43.9% were first-time homeowners. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Virginia Home Sales Up 7.3% in December
Virginia’s median sales price was $415,000, up $1,510 from last year for an increase of less than 1%. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 7.3% in December
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
The portfolio was aggregated over the last 12 months and encompasses diverse neighborhoods including Nob Hill, Russian Hill, The Castro, Potrero Hill, Hayes Valley, and the Sunset and Richmond Districts. Continue Reading Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Councilor Ed Flynn, a critic of Mayor Michelle Wu, argued the city needs to crack down on its spending. Continue Reading Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
California Gives Provisional Approval for State Farm’s 22% Rate Hike
State Farm is California’s largest home insurer, with more than 1 million customers. Continue Reading California Gives Provisional Approval for State Farm’s 22% Rate Hike
Manhattan’s Median Apartment Rent at $4,500 in February
Last month’s figure broke the earlier record of $4,400 set in August 2023. Continue Reading Manhattan’s Median Apartment Rent at $4,500 in February
Watermark Companies’ New Rental Home Community in Texas is Now Leasing
Canvas at Midlothian encompasses 201 two-, three- and four-bedroom single-family homes and townhomes. Continue Reading Watermark Companies’ New Rental Home Community in Texas is Now Leasing
Milwaukee Real Estate Broker Arrested for Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault
Austin Chronister is a broker with Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue Reading Milwaukee Real Estate Broker Arrested for Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault
The Most Expensive Home Sale in February Is…
Coastal Florida boasted seven of February’s 10 highest-priced home sales. Continue Reading The Most Expensive Home Sale in February Is…
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
By product type, conventional loans composed 56.7% of loan applications while FHA loans accounted for 32.1%. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Slumped in February
Philadelphia recorded 4,631 new pending sales, the lowest February total in more than a decade. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Slumped in February
The Market with the Highest Potential SFR Returns Is…
The report analyzed single-family rental returns in 361 counties with sufficient rental and home-price data. Continue Reading The Market with the Highest Potential SFR Returns Is…
New Hampshire Home Sales Up Despite Decline in New Listings
For New Hampshire’s condo/townhome sector, there were 220 closed sales, down 4.3% from one year ago Continue Reading New Hampshire Home Sales Up Despite Decline in New Listings














