U.S. Housing Market
Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
“If done correctly, it’s a win, win, win, win, win,” said Lt. Gov. Denny Heck. Continue Reading Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Year of 2025
A look back at the year in real estate news. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Year of 2025
FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
This year’s grants are being presented to 16 tribes and tribally designated housing entities in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Continue Reading FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The product supports a variety of loan programs, including VA loans, and carries a one-time 2.25% fee Continue Reading Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
NAR determined the median time in the home before selling was 11 years, an all-time high. Continue Reading Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
Home Flipping Activity Down in Q2
The second quarter’s total is down by 8.7% in the first quarter and down by 7.9% in the second quarter of 2023. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity Down in Q2
AOC Calls for New Federal Entity to Build and Sell ‘Social Housing’
The Homes Act is Ocasio-Cortez’s second housing bill introduced this year. Continue Reading AOC Calls for New Federal Entity to Build and Sell ‘Social Housing’
Greystar to Open New Build-for-Rent Community in Georgia
Summerwell Bells Ferry consists of 137 townhomes and 16 detached single-family rental homes. Continue Reading Greystar to Open New Build-for-Rent Community in Georgia
Michael Jordan Sells Chicago Mansion After 12 Years on the Market
The property was first listed for $29 million in 2012. Continue Reading Michael Jordan Sells Chicago Mansion After 12 Years on the Market
Mortgage Application Activity Up 14.2%
The MBA also reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in August were up 4.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 14.2%
Lennar Plans Four Communities in New Jersey
Lennar’s New Jersey expansion follows two recent master-planned community openings in the state. Continue Reading Lennar Plans Four Communities in New Jersey
Housing Starts in a Sharp Upswing
Single-family authorizations in August were at a rate of 967,000, a 2.8% bump-up from the July figure of 941,000. Continue Reading Housing Starts in a Sharp Upswing
Office-to-Residential Conversion Adds 68 Apartments in LA Property
The first floor of the property will retain approximately 30,000 square feet of ground floor creative office space. Continue Reading Office-to-Residential Conversion Adds 68 Apartments in LA Property
California Home Sales at 7-Month Low
The sales pace for August remained below the 300,000-threshold for the 23rd consecutive month. Continue Reading California Home Sales at 7-Month Low
Woman Arrested for Deed Fraud on North Carolina Mansion
Dawn Mangum attempted to list Dr. Craig Adams’ home for sale at $4 million. Continue Reading Woman Arrested for Deed Fraud on North Carolina Mansion
