U.S. Housing Market
Are Buyers Willing to Overlook Property and Neighborhood Flaws Just to Get a Home?
50% of survey respondents said they would buy in an area with high or increasing crime. Continue Reading Are Buyers Willing to Overlook Property and Neighborhood Flaws Just to Get a Home?
Missouri Realtors Oppose Initiative to Replace State Income Tax with Increased Sales Taxes
The organization donated $1.9 million to the campaign opposing Amendment 5. Continue Reading Missouri Realtors Oppose Initiative to Replace State Income Tax with Increased Sales Taxes
Mid-Atlantic Region Records Spike in Listings
The median sold price of $425,000 was a 3.7% uptick from the $410,000 price from 12 months before. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Region Records Spike in Listings
Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
“Agents are ultimately focused on what drives the best outcome for their clients,” said Jason Cassity, chief growth officer of Real. Continue Reading Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Slumped in February
Philadelphia recorded 4,631 new pending sales, the lowest February total in more than a decade. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Slumped in February
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The report analyzed single-family rental returns in 361 counties with sufficient rental and home-price data. Continue Reading The Market with the Highest Potential SFR Returns Is…
New Hampshire Home Sales Up Despite Decline in New Listings
For New Hampshire’s condo/townhome sector, there were 220 closed sales, down 4.3% from one year ago Continue Reading New Hampshire Home Sales Up Despite Decline in New Listings
Zillow: Climate Risks Threaten Trillions of Dollars in Real Estate
The New York City metro area has the highest total value of homes at major risk of flood and extreme wind Continue Reading Zillow: Climate Risks Threaten Trillions of Dollars in Real Estate
Report: Typical Homeowner Stays in Residence for 11.8 Years
The median homeownership tenure is shortest in Louisville, Kentucky (8 years). Continue Reading Report: Typical Homeowner Stays in Residence for 11.8 Years
Evergreen Home Loans Expands into New Mexico
The company is opening new branches in Albuquerque and Carlsbad, under the leadership of Area Manager Barry Abt. Continue Reading Evergreen Home Loans Expands into New Mexico
Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 15.9% from 14.6% from the week before. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
Report: HUD to End Biden Program for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Affordable Housing
The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program was passed by Congress in 2022. Continue Reading Report: HUD to End Biden Program for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Affordable Housing
Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 22,730 residential properties in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
“Mortgage credit availability in February increased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
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