U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
“This program was built around what experienced originators consistently ask for: clarity, support, and fewer operational obstacles,” said CEO Jamie Cavanaugh. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
The legislation will backdate reauthorization of the program to Sept. 30, 2025, while extending the program’s authorization until Dec. 31, 2026. Continue Reading New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Realtor.com has also enhanced its Local Expert product. Continue Reading Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Single-Family Housing Starts Up in September
Single-family housing completions in September were at a rate of 1 million, down 2.7% from the revised August rate of 1.02 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up in September
Christopher Todd Capital Acquires First Texas BTR Community
The company purchased The Cottage Green in Conroe, a recently completed 314-home community spanning 40 acres. Continue Reading Christopher Todd Capital Acquires First Texas BTR Community
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.44% as of Oct. 17. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
Builder Sentiment Inches Up for Second Straight Month
“Builders are feeling more optimistic about 2025 market conditions,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris, Continue Reading Builder Sentiment Inches Up for Second Straight Month
Q3 Home Seller Profit Margins Down Slightly
Homeowners who sold in the third quarter had owned their homes an average of 8.09 years. Continue Reading Q3 Home Seller Profit Margins Down Slightly
Report: The City with the Most Mortgage Delinquency Is…
Honolulu ranked as the city with the lowest level of mortgage delinquencies. Continue Reading Report: The City with the Most Mortgage Delinquency Is…
Fannie Mae CEO: ‘It’s a Highly Unaffordable Market Right Now’
“You have home prices the highest we’ve seen in two decades,” said Priscilla Almodovar. Continue Reading Fannie Mae CEO: ‘It’s a Highly Unaffordable Market Right Now’
Can a T-Rex Family Help Spark Interest in a New Hampshire Home?
The listing promises a kitchen that is a “T-Rexcellent space for any chef.” Continue Reading Can a T-Rex Family Help Spark Interest in a New Hampshire Home?
Hankin Group Debuts First Phius ZERO Multifamily Community in Pennsylvania
Phius ZERO is an industry-setting standard for net zero energy design. Continue Reading Hankin Group Debuts First Phius ZERO Multifamily Community in Pennsylvania
Mortage Application Activity and Credit Availability in Decline
The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) dropped by 0.5% to 98.5 in September. Continue Reading Mortage Application Activity and Credit Availability in Decline
