U.S. Housing Market
New YouTube Channel ‘Under 30 Homebuyer’ Focuses on Young First-Time Buyers
“Gen Z and younger Millennials are no longer relying on traditional search or financial explainers to make major life decisions,” said Tim Lucas, general manager of Three Creeks Media. Continue Reading New YouTube Channel ‘Under 30 Homebuyer’ Focuses on Young First-Time Buyers
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of Feb. 5. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Third Straight Week
Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
The median sales price in Alabama grew by $39,275 year-over-year to $251,784, an 18.5% annual increase but a 0.6% drop month-over-month. Continue Reading Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
“Our residents deserve better than deficits, economic decline and policies that push families and businesses away,” the letter said. Continue Reading Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
Rental Housing Groups Ask White House to Review Regulations Impacting Construction and Affordability
The organizations argued the regulations have created more problems than solutions. Continue Reading Rental Housing Groups Ask White House to Review Regulations Impacting Construction and Affordability
Residential Property Insurance Costs Soared in 2024 at a Record Rate
The largest percentage increases were recorded in Seattle (+22%), Salt Lake City (+22%) and Los Angeles (+20%). Continue Reading Residential Property Insurance Costs Soared in 2024 at a Record Rate
Bascom Group Acquires California Apartment Community for $127 Million
Highridge Apartments is an institutionally owned, 1972-vintage property that has undergone significant upgrades over the years. Continue Reading Bascom Group Acquires California Apartment Community for $127 Million
Webstar Technology Group Taps Nelson Worldwide Architects for $650 Million Mixed-Use Georgia Resort
The companies are also partnering on a $1.2 billion development in a downtown Atlanta location. Continue Reading Webstar Technology Group Taps Nelson Worldwide Architects for $650 Million Mixed-Use Georgia Resort
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 24-28
The CFPB changes its mind, two different approaches to EV charger installations and an eggs-cellent home selling approach. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 24-28
Toll Brothers Launches New Phase of Atlanta-Area Luxury Community
Sterling Pointe offers 64 new homes with two-story single-family home designs Continue Reading Toll Brothers Launches New Phase of Atlanta-Area Luxury Community
Ohio Home Sales Inched Up 0.8%
The average sales price across Ohio in January reached $274,522. Continue Reading Ohio Home Sales Inched Up 0.8%
Report: 1 in 7 Pending Home Sales Were Canceled in January
Atlanta leads the nation in canceled deals, with one in five (19.8%) of January’s pending home sales falling apart. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 7 Pending Home Sales Were Canceled in January
Under Armour CEO Lists Maryland Equestrian Estate for $22 Million
The estate includes a 16,000-square-foot, six-bedroom main residence built in 1995. Continue Reading Under Armour CEO Lists Maryland Equestrian Estate for $22 Million
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of Feb. 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
