U.S. Housing Market
Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
The survey also found 75% of respondents stating the rising cost of housing played a role in accumulating the debt that led them to seek help. Continue Reading Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases
Among the states, Florida carries the highest home insurance average at $7,136. Continue Reading Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
A residential property tax hike in Boston, an investigation into Bill Pulte, and a surprise squatter in a California homeowner’s residence. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
“They’re thinking about things that we’ve all talked about in our industry,” he said. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
Q3 Real Estate Investor Purchasing Up by Only 1% Year-Over-Year
Nationwide, 8% of homes investors offloaded in the third quarter were sold at a loss, up from 6.5% a year earlier. Continue Reading Q3 Real Estate Investor Purchasing Up by Only 1% Year-Over-Year
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.84% as of Nov. 21, up from last week when it averaged 6.78%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again
Existing Home Sales Score First Year-Over-Year Hike Since July 2021
First-time buyers were responsible for 27% of sales in October. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Score First Year-Over-Year Hike Since July 2021
Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
Mortgage rollovers were up by 6.9% quarterly to about 588,000. Continue Reading Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
Survey: Most Buyers Move to Find a Bigger and Better Home
Redfin found that women (20%) were more likely than men (13.8%) to cite a concern for safety/crime as a reason for moving. Continue Reading Survey: Most Buyers Move to Find a Bigger and Better Home
Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels on the Rise
“Approximately 65,000 more borrowers are in forbearance compared to one month ago,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels on the Rise
Real Estate Investor Bo Belmont Makes Discounted Bid for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Estate
Combs acquired his Holmby Hills estate in 2014 for $39 million and listed it at $60 million prior to his recent arrest. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Bo Belmont Makes Discounted Bid for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Estate
California Home Sales Rebounded in October
Also on the rise was the statewide median price – $888,740, up 2.4% from the prior month. Continue Reading California Home Sales Rebounded in October
Housing Starts Dropped in October
Single-family housing completions in October were at a rate of 986,000, a 1.4% drop from the revised September rate of 1 million. Continue Reading Housing Starts Dropped in October
Builder Confidence Up for Third Straight Month
31% of builders cut home prices in November, with an average price reduction at 5%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Up for Third Straight Month
Survey: Most People Earning Under $50,000 Struggle to Afford Housing
10% of Gen Zers have delayed or decided against having a child due to housing costs. Continue Reading Survey: Most People Earning Under $50,000 Struggle to Afford Housing














