U.S. Housing Market
NYC Landlord Sued for Turning Rent-Stabilized Apartments into Short-Term Hotel Rooms
The city filed a lawsuit against Mark David Militana, who owns two brownstone buildings on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Continue Reading NYC Landlord Sued for Turning Rent-Stabilized Apartments into Short-Term Hotel Rooms
Albuquerque House Featured in ‘Breaking Bad’ Relisted at Significant Discount
Once listed at $4 million, it is back for sale at $400,000. Continue Reading Albuquerque House Featured in ‘Breaking Bad’ Relisted at Significant Discount
Report: Typical Household Needs 7 Years to Save for a Down Payment
In many expensive coastal metros, saving for a typical down payment can take 20 to more than 35 years. Continue Reading Report: Typical Household Needs 7 Years to Save for a Down Payment
Pending Home Sales Up 3.3%
On a regional measurement, pending home sales were up month-over-month and year-over-year in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up 3.3%
HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
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
Zillow: Climate Risks Threaten Trillions of Dollars in Real Estate
The New York City metro area has the highest total value of homes at major risk of flood and extreme wind Continue Reading Zillow: Climate Risks Threaten Trillions of Dollars in Real Estate
Report: Typical Homeowner Stays in Residence for 11.8 Years
The median homeownership tenure is shortest in Louisville, Kentucky (8 years). Continue Reading Report: Typical Homeowner Stays in Residence for 11.8 Years
Evergreen Home Loans Expands into New Mexico
The company is opening new branches in Albuquerque and Carlsbad, under the leadership of Area Manager Barry Abt. Continue Reading Evergreen Home Loans Expands into New Mexico
Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 15.9% from 14.6% from the week before. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
Report: HUD to End Biden Program for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Affordable Housing
The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program was passed by Congress in 2022. Continue Reading Report: HUD to End Biden Program for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Affordable Housing
Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 22,730 residential properties in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
“Mortgage credit availability in February increased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
Rep. Rosa DeLauro: GOP Continuing Resolution Will Raise Housing Costs and Fuel Evictions
“This blank check to unelected billionaire Elon Musk fails to lower the cost of housing,” said DeLauro. Continue Reading Rep. Rosa DeLauro: GOP Continuing Resolution Will Raise Housing Costs and Fuel Evictions
Report: America’s Wealthiest 1% Could Buy Up 99% of the Nation’s Homes
The wealthiest 1% own a disproportionate 13.4% share of US real estate. Continue Reading Report: America’s Wealthiest 1% Could Buy Up 99% of the Nation’s Homes
