U.S. Housing Market
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Noblesse Oblige Approach to Unaffordable Housing
The Lamont plan involves giving Connecticut residents one-time tax rebates of either $200 or $400, depending on their filing status and income levels. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Noblesse Oblige Approach to Unaffordable Housing
Conner Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Luxury Home Community
Home prices at Richards Ridge start at $2.39 million and are ready for immediate occupancy. Continue Reading Conner Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Luxury Home Community
reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
“This program was built around what experienced originators consistently ask for: clarity, support, and fewer operational obstacles,” said CEO Jamie Cavanaugh. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
Kansas Home Sales Declined During November
The median sale price in November was $277,000, up by 4.5% from the $265,000 price recorded in the prior year. Continue Reading Kansas Home Sales Declined During November
Iowa Home Sellers Will Need to Disclose Presence of Lead Water Lines
Chris Delfs, board president of the Northwest Iowa Board of Realtors, welcomed the new state law. Continue Reading Iowa Home Sellers Will Need to Disclose Presence of Lead Water Lines
Shopoff Realty Investments Acquires California Industrial Property for Residential Development
The company announced that $49 million in acquisition financing for the project was secured with support from JLL Capital Markets. Continue Reading Shopoff Realty Investments Acquires California Industrial Property for Residential Development
Realtor.com: Drop in Multifamily Permitting Could Spur Hike in Rents
Demand for larger rental units has grown because fewer renters are seeking to become first-time homebuyers Continue Reading Realtor.com: Drop in Multifamily Permitting Could Spur Hike in Rents
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 8.4% in February
The $423,000 median sales price was only $3,000 (0.6%) higher than January’s level. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 8.4% in February
Lennar Begins Sales on Single-Family Homes in Dallas Community
Pricing for the new homes starts in the low $300,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Begins Sales on Single-Family Homes in Dallas Community
New Financing Program Aimed at Sellers Planning Home Stagings
The new program is now available in select markets, with plans for nationwide expansion in the near future. Continue Reading New Financing Program Aimed at Sellers Planning Home Stagings
Four Real Estate Scammers Indicted for NYC Deed Theft Schemes
The victims included an 82-year-old woman and a 76-year-old woman. Continue Reading Four Real Estate Scammers Indicted for NYC Deed Theft Schemes
Q4 Renter Population Up by Less Than 1%
Home prices are more than 40% above pre-pandemic levels and rent prices are roughly 20% above pre-pandemic levels. Continue Reading Q4 Renter Population Up by Less Than 1%
Mortgage Applications Down, Homeowner Equity Up
“Overall, purchase application volume is up 6% compared to last year at this time,” said MBA’s Mike Fratantoni. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Down, Homeowner Equity Up
Report: Las Vegas Has Greatest Shortage of Affordable Housing for Extremely Low-Income Renters
Dallas, Austin, San Diego and Houston also have shortages of affordable housing. Continue Reading Report: Las Vegas Has Greatest Shortage of Affordable Housing for Extremely Low-Income Renters
California Records Highest Home Sales in Over 2 Years
The statewide median home price of $829,060 represented a 1.2% drop from January’s $838,850 price. Continue Reading California Records Highest Home Sales in Over 2 Years
