U.S. Housing Market
Alec Baldwin Tries Another Price Cut to Sell His Hamptons Estate
The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom residence in Amagansett, New York was first listed for $29 million in 2022. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Tries Another Price Cut to Sell His Hamptons Estate
Maine Home Sales and Prices Hold Steady
A total of 1,206 single-family existing homes were sold in Maine last month, with a median sold price of $425,000. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales and Prices Hold Steady
Florida Home Sales Continue to Rise
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in March was $420,000, up 1.8% from the previous year. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Continue to Rise
Survey: More Homeowners Choose to Renovate Instead of Relocate
The most popular upgrade was painting (47%), followed by bathroom (43%) and kitchen (40%) improvements Continue Reading Survey: More Homeowners Choose to Renovate Instead of Relocate
Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
“A person moving into the typical rental spends less each month than someone buying a starter home today,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
Avanti Residential Unveils LIHTC-Focused Affiliate
The new Tampa-based affiliate will initially focus on high-growth metropolitan markets. Continue Reading Avanti Residential Unveils LIHTC-Focused Affiliate
Private Connecticut Island Relisted at Discount
Burr Island is part of the Thimble Islands, an archipelago of 365 small islands in Stony Creek Harbor off the central Connecticut coast. Continue Reading Private Connecticut Island Relisted at Discount
Newberry Homes Enters Orlando Market with Six-Home Community
Construction on the new homes is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Continue Reading Newberry Homes Enters Orlando Market with Six-Home Community
Lennar to Build 1,500 Colorado Homes with Geothermal Systems
The endeavor will take advantage of Colorado’s state tax credit for geothermal heat pumps. Continue Reading Lennar to Build 1,500 Colorado Homes with Geothermal Systems
Report: Typical Homeowner’s Insurance Premium Up 24% Since 2021
The states with the greatest percentage increase in premiums were Utah (59%), Illinois (50%), Arizona (48%), and Pennsylvania (44%). Continue Reading Report: Typical Homeowner’s Insurance Premium Up 24% Since 2021
FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
The FBI noted that 58,141 victims reported $1.3 billion in losses relating to real estate fraud nationwide between 2019 through 2023. Continue Reading FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $414,500. Continue Reading Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
NAHB cited a shortage of roughly 1.5 million housing units that the organization blamed on the regulatory process. Continue Reading Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price
Nearly two-thirds of transactions (64.2%) were closed for less than their original list price. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price
New Apartment Development to be Built Near Cornell University
Upon completion – which is scheduled for the 2027 academic year – Theory Ithaca will be comprised of 371 units and 518 beds. Continue Reading New Apartment Development to be Built Near Cornell University
