U.S. Housing Market
Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
“Down payments are falling as the housing market slowly tilts toward buyers,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,938 in March to $378,384 in April. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Vertical construction began last October, with the first units expected in April and full project completion slated for early 2027. Continue Reading First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
In Miami, nearly two-thirds (62.6%) of home listings are stale, the biggest share of all the major metros. Continue Reading More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Agents from all brokerages can visit any Compass office to individually browse Private Exclusives listings on a one-to-one basis. Continue Reading Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
Most buyers’ agents (83%) said staging a home made it easier for the buyer to envision the property as their future home. Continue Reading Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
RentRedi Debuts Monthly Newsletter Aimed at Rental Housing Investors and Managers
The newsletter will be available to any interested parties, not just RentRedi customers. Continue Reading RentRedi Debuts Monthly Newsletter Aimed at Rental Housing Investors and Managers
Rosie O’Donnell Departed for Ireland While Selling Her NYC Penthouse at $3.25 Million Loss
She bought the property in 2017 for $8 million. Continue Reading Rosie O’Donnell Departed for Ireland While Selling Her NYC Penthouse at $3.25 Million Loss
Realtor.com Launches New Marketing Campaign Starring Reba McIntire
This campaign will run across TV, digital and social and features a sponsorship of the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Continue Reading Realtor.com Launches New Marketing Campaign Starring Reba McIntire
North Dakota Governor Signs ‘Historic’ Property Tax Bill
The bill more than triples the state’s existing primary residence property tax credit from $500 per year to $1,600 per year. Continue Reading North Dakota Governor Signs ‘Historic’ Property Tax Bill
NYC Public Advocate Loses Brooklyn Home After 15 Years of Refusing to Pay His Mortgage
Jumaane Williams owed nearly $1 million in mortgage debt. Continue Reading NYC Public Advocate Loses Brooklyn Home After 15 Years of Refusing to Pay His Mortgage
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 28-May 2
The too-high cost for homebuying, the effects of plumbing mishaps on household budgets, and an XL-sized lease in New York City’s office market top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 28-May 2
Permits to Build Multifamily Housing Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Redfin blamed the slowing of multifamily construction on a combination of flattening rents and higher borrowing costs. Continue Reading Permits to Build Multifamily Housing Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Century Communities Unveils New Atlanta-Area Community
The new community will feature nearly 100 single-family homes priced from the low $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Atlanta-Area Community
