U.S. Housing Market
Texas Attorney General Warns Localities Against Violating New Law in Raising Property Taxes
SB 1851 prohibits localities from enacting property tax increases above the no-new-revenue rate. Continue Reading Texas Attorney General Warns Localities Against Violating New Law in Raising Property Taxes
Historic Dallas Hotel Renovated into Mixed-Income Multifamily Housing
In its prime, the Cabana Hotel accommodated The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Continue Reading Historic Dallas Hotel Renovated into Mixed-Income Multifamily Housing
Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
“An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market,” the senator said. Continue Reading Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
Illinois Home Prices Rise While Sales Decline
February’s median price of $295,000 was 3.9% more than the $284,000 price recorded one year before. Continue Reading Illinois Home Prices Rise While Sales Decline
Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Refinance Index decreased 12% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Most Affordable City for Rental Housing Is…
Miami ranked last in the new study of more than 180 cities. Continue Reading The Most Affordable City for Rental Housing Is…
Security Properties Acquires Seattle Apartment Complex for $34.7 Million
Security Properties now owns 29 assets totaling more than 6,500 units in the Greater Seattle area. Continue Reading Security Properties Acquires Seattle Apartment Complex for $34.7 Million
Placemakr Launches First Utah Property
Placemakr Salt Lake City at Brix will offer 100 studio, one, and two-bedroom units available for residential leasing and 45 fully furnished hospitality units. Continue Reading Placemakr Launches First Utah Property
Redfin Follows Zillow’s Lead in Prohibiting Private Listings
Glenn Kelman, the company’s CEO, declared “we believe that all buyers should be able to see all listings.” Continue Reading Redfin Follows Zillow’s Lead in Prohibiting Private Listings
JTE Real Estate Previews New South Carolina Community
Arbor Ridge will offer an 18-unit mix of three- and four-bedroom homes. Continue Reading JTE Real Estate Previews New South Carolina Community
FinCEN Renews Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders
The terms of the GTOs are effective beginning April 15 and ending on Oct. 9. Continue Reading FinCEN Renews Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders
New Bill Seeks to Refocus Federal Home Loan Banks to Support Housing Finance
The legislation would require the FHLBank system to contribute 30% or a minimum of $200 million of its net earnings to its Affordable Home Program. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks to Refocus Federal Home Loan Banks to Support Housing Finance
Travis Kelce Refutes Rumor of Buying Mansion for Homeless Youth Center
“Some false claims were thrown out there that I was doing something in the community that I was not,” said Kelce. Continue Reading Travis Kelce Refutes Rumor of Buying Mansion for Homeless Youth Center
Advisory Panel Recommends No Property Tax Increase for Maryland
State Treasurer Dereck Davis pointed to “difficult, trying times” for Maryland homeowners. Continue Reading Advisory Panel Recommends No Property Tax Increase for Maryland













