U.S. Housing Market
Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Bill First
Trump called the bill “of minor importance.” Continue Reading Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Bill First
New Home Sales Down 7.3% in May
The average sales price of new houses sold in May was $540,600. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down 7.3% in May
Rents Fall for 33rd Straight Month Amid Surge in New Multifamily Construction
Looking ahead, rental stock growth is expected to be strongest in the Northeast (+1.1%) by the first quarter of 2027 Continue Reading Rents Fall for 33rd Straight Month Amid Surge in New Multifamily Construction
Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
The FHA share of total applications inched up to 17.9% from 17.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
The platform’s products include conventional and jumbo loans, construction financing, commercial lending, bridge loans, FHA and VA loans. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,235, up from $2,206 in April and up from $2,226 in May 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
Report: Affordable Homeownership Remains Mostly Elusive
California had 16 of the 25 counties where affordable homeownership requires the highest annual income. Continue Reading Report: Affordable Homeownership Remains Mostly Elusive
Pending Home Sales Up in May
“Consistent job gains and rising wages are modestly helping the housing market,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up in May
FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
No deadline was set, but Pulte asked that the directive “should be implemented as soon as reasonably practical.” Continue Reading FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
Ouch! New Home Sales Down by 13.7%
The median sales price of new houses sold in May was $426,600, a 3.7% uptick from the April price of $411,400. Continue Reading Ouch! New Home Sales Down by 13.7%
$110 Million Los Angeles Estate is May’s Most Expensive Home Sale
The most expensive current listing is 1960 S. Ocean Blvd, Manalapan, Florida 33462 at $285 million. Continue Reading $110 Million Los Angeles Estate is May’s Most Expensive Home Sale
HUD Proposes Eliminating Green Housing Mandate
“At HUD, we’re mission-minded and focused on helping to put affordable housing within reach for hardworking Americans,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Eliminating Green Housing Mandate
Refinancing Fuels Mild Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“The average loan size for purchase applications declined to $436,300, the lowest level since January 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Mild Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Rocket Mortgage to Offer Bridge Loans for Homeowners
“With this new flexibility, buyers can quickly and confidently secure their next home,” said Rocket’s Bill Banfield. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage to Offer Bridge Loans for Homeowners
66-Unit Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $20.7 Million
The sale of Putnam Green, which was built in 1976, is the largest multifamily transaction in Greenwich since 2012. Continue Reading 66-Unit Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $20.7 Million
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