U.S. Housing Market
Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing
New Foundations DPA provides 3.5% down payment assistance on the purchase price of a single- or double-wide manufactured home on a permanent foundation. Continue Reading Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing
MegPrime and Megatel Homes Debut Digital Rewards Program for Buyers and Brokers
All rewards are issued in MegPrime tokens and may be converted to US dollars through the MegPrime app. Continue Reading MegPrime and Megatel Homes Debut Digital Rewards Program for Buyers and Brokers
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up Despite Fewer Listings, Higher Prices
“There are buyers out there who have been waiting a long time to get into the market,” said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS chief economist. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up Despite Fewer Listings, Higher Prices
Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022
Sun Belt markets saw the most significant declines in median rents, led by Austin (-12.4%), Tampa (-11.3%) and Raleigh (-8.4%). Continue Reading Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022
Study: Most Americans Want to Age in Their Current Homes
The majority of Americans ages 50 and older want to remain in their current homes as they age, but nearly half expect to relocate due to rising housing costs, according to AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey. The new survey polled 3,090 adults from June...
Report: Elon Musk Eyeing Luxury Penthouse Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Musk is reportedly considering the purchase of a penthouse in The Bristol, a luxury building in Palm Beach. Continue Reading Report: Elon Musk Eyeing Luxury Penthouse Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 27% bump-up from the previous week and was 42% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities
Editor Phil Hall questions the viability of government-fueled real estate projects in New York City and Chicago. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities
Foreclosure Filings Down in November
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,231 properties last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Down in November
San Diego School District Considers Plan to Build Affordable Housing for Employees
The new proposal stressed there was a “clear” need for more affordable housing. Continue Reading San Diego School District Considers Plan to Build Affordable Housing for Employees
Realtor.com Predicts Top Housing Markets for 2025
Three weeks ahead of New Year’s Eve, Realtor.com has published its forecast for the Top Housing Markets for 2025 – with all the locations based in the South and the West. The new year's top 10 housing markets, ranked in order, are: Colorado Springs, Colorado...
Consumer Confidence in Housing Market is on the Rise
A new record-high share of consumers indicated that they expect mortgage rates to decline over the next 12 months. Continue Reading Consumer Confidence in Housing Market is on the Rise
