U.S. Housing Market
First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Courtney Lister is currently being held on a combined $230,000 bond. Continue Reading First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Habitat for Humanity to Create ‘Pope Leo Village’ in Wichita
“We like to say that we are putting God’s love into action,” said Danielle Johnson, executive director of Wichita Habitat for Humanity. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity to Create ‘Pope Leo Village’ in Wichita
Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The Journal further complained the problems facing the housing market were not caused by institutional investors. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Eviction-Threatened Mickey Rourke Vacates Rented Los Angeles House
Rourke vehemently denied knowledge of a GoFundMe campaign to fight the eviction. Continue Reading Eviction-Threatened Mickey Rourke Vacates Rented Los Angeles House
Bridge Housing Exceeds $90 Million at First Close of New Impact Fund
The first close marks the beginning of the Impact Fund’s acquisition phase, with Bridge Housing anticipating the purchase of approximately 20 properties totaling an estimated 3,500 units. Continue Reading Bridge Housing Exceeds $90 Million at First Close of New Impact Fund
Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
All four regions recorded a month-over-month loss in transactions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
“The balance of power in the US housing market has shifted toward buyers,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. Continue Reading Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
Report: Texans Lead the Nation for Buying Newly Constructed Homes
Texans were also ahead of the nation for buying multi-generational homes. Continue Reading Report: Texans Lead the Nation for Buying Newly Constructed Homes
Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Schumer declared without statistical evidence that Trump’s initiative would add between $1,800 to $2,800 to annual mortgage costs. Continue Reading Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Arrive Home Debuts New Iterations of Earned Equity Program
The new EEP Pathway designed for “ITIN and certain Visa statuses individuals who may be solid long-term renters looking to move on to homeownership.” Continue Reading Arrive Home Debuts New Iterations of Earned Equity Program
Investors Say ‘No, Thanks!’ to Buying Condos
While investors are shying away from condos, they are continuing to pursue single-family homes. Continue Reading Investors Say ‘No, Thanks!’ to Buying Condos
Mortgage Application Activity Drops as Home Prices Rise
The first quarter home prices were up on a year-over-year basis in 49 states and the District of Columbia; Hawaii was the lone state with a price decline. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops as Home Prices Rise
Buffalo Council Approves 8% Property Tax Hike
Acting Mayor Scanlon put forth the 8% property tax levy increase proposal last month, claiming it would generate around $13.7 million. Continue Reading Buffalo Council Approves 8% Property Tax Hike
Trump Says He Will Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Trump did not provide a timeline or details for this endeavor. Continue Reading Trump Says He Will Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Luxury Home Prices Rise While Pending Sales Activity Slows
In comparison, non-luxury home prices grew 4.1% to a record high median of $374,598. Continue Reading Luxury Home Prices Rise While Pending Sales Activity Slows














