U.S. Housing Market
Top Ranking Democrat Questions Trump’s Proposed Ban on Institutional Investors in Housing Market
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver nonetheless commended the White House for taking a new look at housing issues. Continue Reading Top Ranking Democrat Questions Trump’s Proposed Ban on Institutional Investors in Housing Market
Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
The $405,400 median existing home price for all housing types marked a 0.4% uptick from the $403,700 price set one year before. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
On a regional basis, month-over-month pending home sales were up in the Northeast, Midwest and South but declined in the West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
The median sales price for homes sold hit $426,000, up 7.85% from October 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
Report: FTC to Sue Greystar Over Improper Fee Charges to Rental Housing Tenants
Greystar pushed back on the notion that the company was cheating its tenants. Continue Reading Report: FTC to Sue Greystar Over Improper Fee Charges to Rental Housing Tenants
Report: The Best State for Raising a Family Is…
“Raising a family has become significantly more expensive in recent years as the cost of living has risen quickly,” said Chip Lupo, analyst at WalletHub. Continue Reading Report: The Best State for Raising a Family Is…
Texas Luxury Housing Market Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
While only 4% of all homes sold in Texas were million-dollar homes, those properties accounted for 15.7% of all residential sales dollar volume in the state. Continue Reading Texas Luxury Housing Market Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
Report: The Worst Housing Market for Growth Is…
Among the states, Florida was home to the most housing markets with the worst growth activity. Continue Reading Report: The Worst Housing Market for Growth Is…
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in December
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) was up by 0.7% to 96.6. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in December
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 6-10
A last-minute slew of Biden administration lawsuits, a special advisor for the NAR chief and Justin Trudeau opens the Exit door. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 6-10
Report: NY Governor to Propose Limiting Hedge Fund Purchasing of Single-Family Homes
“Shadowy private equity giants are buying up the housing supply in communities across New York, leaving everyday homeowners with nowhere to turn,” said Hochul. Continue Reading Report: NY Governor to Propose Limiting Hedge Fund Purchasing of Single-Family Homes
SBA Makes Disaster Loans Available to Los Angeles County Homeowners and Businesses
Disaster loans of up to $500,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Continue Reading SBA Makes Disaster Loans Available to Los Angeles County Homeowners and Businesses
Morgan Properties Acquires First Community in Kentucky
Built in 2005-2006, the property maintains a 96% occupancy rate. Continue Reading Morgan Properties Acquires First Community in Kentucky
Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
“As we move further into 2025, the stakes have never been higher,” says publisher John G. Stevens. Continue Reading Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
