U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48% as of June 4, down from last week when it averaged 6.53%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
The companies gave no details on the depth and scope of the mortgage. Continue Reading Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan
“Texas homeowners and renters are being squeezed as their local jurisdictions tout bloated budgets,” said Abbott. Continue Reading Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 6-10
Home sellers aggressively cutting their listings prices, a stalemate for Kansas property tax relief, and a hurricane-damaged stadium reopens for the new baseball season. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 6-10
First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
his is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Continue Reading First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
Florida Lawmakers Consider Accessory Dwelling Units to Solve Affordable Housing Shortage
Under the legislation, ADUs would not be allowed in planned unit developments or master planned communities. Continue Reading Florida Lawmakers Consider Accessory Dwelling Units to Solve Affordable Housing Shortage
Grand Opening for The Lindley, 37-Story San Diego Luxury Highrise
The Lindley is LEED Gold Certified and offers electric vehicle charging stations and access-controlled bike storage. Continue Reading Grand Opening for The Lindley, 37-Story San Diego Luxury Highrise
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 10-14
HUD’s new priorities, Gavin Newsom’s financial benefactors and a pair of high-profile acquisition stories – one genuine, one not. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 10-14
California Gives Provisional Approval for State Farm’s 22% Rate Hike
State Farm is California’s largest home insurer, with more than 1 million customers. Continue Reading California Gives Provisional Approval for State Farm’s 22% Rate Hike
Manhattan’s Median Apartment Rent at $4,500 in February
Last month’s figure broke the earlier record of $4,400 set in August 2023. Continue Reading Manhattan’s Median Apartment Rent at $4,500 in February
Watermark Companies’ New Rental Home Community in Texas is Now Leasing
Canvas at Midlothian encompasses 201 two-, three- and four-bedroom single-family homes and townhomes. Continue Reading Watermark Companies’ New Rental Home Community in Texas is Now Leasing
Milwaukee Real Estate Broker Arrested for Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault
Austin Chronister is a broker with Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue Reading Milwaukee Real Estate Broker Arrested for Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault
The Most Expensive Home Sale in February Is…
Coastal Florida boasted seven of February’s 10 highest-priced home sales. Continue Reading The Most Expensive Home Sale in February Is…
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
By product type, conventional loans composed 56.7% of loan applications while FHA loans accounted for 32.1%. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
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