U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
The $396,800 median existing home price for all housing types was up 0.9% from one year ago ($393,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Single-Family BTR Community in Austin
Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on its latest Texas development: Amavi Northwest Austin, a single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) community in the Northwest Austin/Round Rock metropolitan area. The gated, pet-friendly community will feature 144 three- and...
Democrat Senator Calls on Trump to Declare National Emergency on Housing
The White House did not comment on Slotkin’s remarks or legislation. Continue Reading Democrat Senator Calls on Trump to Declare National Emergency on Housing
Multifamily Housing Proposed at Site of Shuttered Historic San Francisco Theater
The Empire Theater opened in 1925 and permanently closed in February 2021. Continue Reading Multifamily Housing Proposed at Site of Shuttered Historic San Francisco Theater
Private Connecticut Island Relisted at Discount
Burr Island is part of the Thimble Islands, an archipelago of 365 small islands in Stony Creek Harbor off the central Connecticut coast. Continue Reading Private Connecticut Island Relisted at Discount
Newberry Homes Enters Orlando Market with Six-Home Community
Construction on the new homes is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Continue Reading Newberry Homes Enters Orlando Market with Six-Home Community
Lennar to Build 1,500 Colorado Homes with Geothermal Systems
The endeavor will take advantage of Colorado’s state tax credit for geothermal heat pumps. Continue Reading Lennar to Build 1,500 Colorado Homes with Geothermal Systems
Report: Typical Homeowner’s Insurance Premium Up 24% Since 2021
The states with the greatest percentage increase in premiums were Utah (59%), Illinois (50%), Arizona (48%), and Pennsylvania (44%). Continue Reading Report: Typical Homeowner’s Insurance Premium Up 24% Since 2021
FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
The FBI noted that 58,141 victims reported $1.3 billion in losses relating to real estate fraud nationwide between 2019 through 2023. Continue Reading FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $414,500. Continue Reading Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
NAHB cited a shortage of roughly 1.5 million housing units that the organization blamed on the regulatory process. Continue Reading Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price
Nearly two-thirds of transactions (64.2%) were closed for less than their original list price. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price
New Apartment Development to be Built Near Cornell University
Upon completion – which is scheduled for the 2027 academic year – Theory Ithaca will be comprised of 371 units and 518 beds. Continue Reading New Apartment Development to be Built Near Cornell University
FHLB Cincinnati Debuts Hundred Homes Initiative
Eligible homebuyers must own and reside in a mobile home constructed prior to June 15, 1976. Continue Reading FHLB Cincinnati Debuts Hundred Homes Initiative
