U.S. Housing Market
Survey: More Homeowners Choose to Renovate Instead of Relocate
The most popular upgrade was painting (47%), followed by bathroom (43%) and kitchen (40%) improvements Continue Reading Survey: More Homeowners Choose to Renovate Instead of Relocate
Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
“A person moving into the typical rental spends less each month than someone buying a starter home today,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
The median existing home price for all housing types in February was $398,000, up by 0.3% from one year ago ($396,800). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
Toll Brothers Opens New Luxury Community in Pennsylvania
Homes are priced from the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Opens New Luxury Community in Pennsylvania
PennyMac Debuts Non-QM Product Suite
The new products are designed to “help TPO partners solve complex borrower scenarios, expand their addressable market, and close more loans.” Continue Reading PennyMac Debuts Non-QM Product Suite
Home Sales and Prices Down in Florida
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $412,734, down 4% from the previous year. Continue Reading Home Sales and Prices Down in Florida
Report: Connecticut’s Severe Housing Shortage Was a Long Time in the Making
The state’s price increases of 63.7% over the past five years outpaced the national average of 55.5%. Continue Reading Report: Connecticut’s Severe Housing Shortage Was a Long Time in the Making
New York State Records 6.2% Drop in Home Sales
The state’s median price of homes increased for the 21st straight month. Continue Reading New York State Records 6.2% Drop in Home Sales
Mortgage Rates Inch Up
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% as of May 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up
Chicago Suburb Threatens to Seize Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
The property is slated to be auctioned on June 18 by Paramount Realty USA. Continue Reading Chicago Suburb Threatens to Seize Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
The median existing-home price for all housing types in April was $414,000, up 1.8% from the $406,600 in April 2024. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
$16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
The program aims to increase the workforce housing supply in areas that have new or expanding businesses. Continue Reading $16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
Listings Featuring Swimming Pools at an All-Time High
Realtor.com acknowledged that homes with pools are generally larger than those without. Continue Reading Listings Featuring Swimming Pools at an All-Time High
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 11%
April’s median sales price of $295,000 was up 3.5% month-over-month and up 7% since the beginning of the year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 11%
MBA Chief: Trump Team ‘Understands Housing and Real Estate Finance’
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit praised the administration’s focus on deregulation. Continue Reading MBA Chief: Trump Team ‘Understands Housing and Real Estate Finance’
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