U.S. Housing Market
Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law
The new law replaces Iowa’s homestead tax credit with a 10% homestead property tax exemption up to $20,000. Continue Reading Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law
TurboHome Creates Interactive Prediction Game Out of San Francisco’s Housing Market
Participants can climb leaderboard rankings and compete for prizes such as tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Continue Reading TurboHome Creates Interactive Prediction Game Out of San Francisco’s Housing Market
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Gov. Newsom Issues Warnings to 15 Localities for Noncompliance on Affordable Housing Access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has put forth final warnings to 15 cities and counties that have yet to acquiesce to his administration’s demands on affordable housing access. The 15 communities that received notice today remain more than two years behind schedule and...
Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
The app is available beginning today. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
Luxury Estate and Winery Owned by ‘American Idol’ Producers Listed at $14.75 Million
The auction will take place on-site at San Juliette on May 17 at 11:00 a.m. PDT. Continue Reading Luxury Estate and Winery Owned by ‘American Idol’ Producers Listed at $14.75 Million
Zillow’s StreetEasy Platform to Enact New Listing Standards for NYC Agents
The company said its policy shift was designed to provide fair access to inventory. Continue Reading Zillow’s StreetEasy Platform to Enact New Listing Standards for NYC Agents
The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Vermont was the only state with an increase above 2%. Continue Reading The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of May 1, down from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
Report: Households Need to Earn $114,000 to Afford a Median-Priced Home
Five of the 10 markets with the highest required incomes to afford a home are in California. Continue Reading Report: Households Need to Earn $114,000 to Afford a Median-Priced Home
New Rent Hikes Coming to NYC’s Stabilized Apartments
The rent hikes will take effect on or after Oct. 1. Continue Reading New Rent Hikes Coming to NYC’s Stabilized Apartments
Pending Home Sales Jump by 6.1%
Year-over-year, pending transactions were down by a mild 0.6%. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Jump by 6.1%
The Best Months for Selling a Home Are…
As for the best days of the year to sell a home, ATTOM concluded May 27 was the top choice on the calendar. Continue Reading The Best Months for Selling a Home Are…
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was down by 4% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index fell 3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
Bubble, Bubble, Toilet Trouble? 76% of Homeowners Underestimate Major Plumbing Repair Costs
One in six homeowners are currently delaying a plumbing repair due to cost. Continue Reading Bubble, Bubble, Toilet Trouble? 76% of Homeowners Underestimate Major Plumbing Repair Costs
