U.S. Housing Market
$15 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
The new funding will be used to support middle-income housing development in 14 localities. Continue Reading $15 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. Continue Reading Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
Homeowner anger at rising property taxes could dominate the 2026 state-level elections. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
The new offer was first piloted during the summer to a small group of Robinhood Gold subscribers. Continue Reading Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
“If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, they can end this housing recession,” said Bessent. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
Guest Opinion: The CFPB’s Approach to Mortgage Refinancing
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra describes his agency’s approach to regulating mortgage refinancing. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The CFPB’s Approach to Mortgage Refinancing
Florida Apartment Tower Transitions from Market Rate to Affordable Housing
The building is slated to receive $9 million in planned upgrades. Continue Reading Florida Apartment Tower Transitions from Market Rate to Affordable Housing
FHFA Releases Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard
The tool can be used in combination with the FHFA’s Public Use Database. Continue Reading FHFA Releases Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When is Celebrity Real Estate Deserving of Coverage?
Editor Phil Hall considers the pros and cons of covering celebrity-focused real estate stories. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When is Celebrity Real Estate Deserving of Coverage?
Report: Many Sellers Still Covering Buyer’s Agent Fee Despite NAR Settlement Changes
Redfin agents in the Dallas and Portland markets have seen instances of “3%” written on a lockbox. Continue Reading Report: Many Sellers Still Covering Buyer’s Agent Fee Despite NAR Settlement Changes
Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Commission Residence Listed at Nearly $2 Million
The Winslow House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Continue Reading Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Commission Residence Listed at Nearly $2 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 2-6
The multiple levels of illegal immigration’s effects on housing and a 1,700-page report on a deadly building fire are part of this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 2-6
Newsom Vetoes Bill to Provide Homebuying Assistance to Illegal Immigrants
The bill’s author, State Rep. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), sought to downplay the immigrant status nature of his bill. Continue Reading Newsom Vetoes Bill to Provide Homebuying Assistance to Illegal Immigrants
Toll Brothers Unveils New Community in Florida
Homes will be priced from $1.9 million, and the community is expected to open for sale in early 2025. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Unveils New Community in Florida
Where Have the Property Rights Gone?: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Property rights in the United States are at a critical juncture. Continue Reading Where Have the Property Rights Gone?: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
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