U.S. Housing Market
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Invests $225 Million in NYC Affordable Housing Initiative
Last June, the FHLBNY and the HDC partnered on a $150 million bond purchase in support of more than 2,250 homes across HDC programs. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Invests $225 Million in NYC Affordable Housing Initiative
Trump Economic Adviser: ‘The Whole Cabinet’ Working to Address Housing Issues
“We have got, like, everybody in the whole Cabinet working on trying to get housing to be more affordable,” Kevin Hassett said. Continue Reading Trump Economic Adviser: ‘The Whole Cabinet’ Working to Address Housing Issues
Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
The proposal will be discussed at the City Council’s next meeting on Oct. 29. Continue Reading Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
“New York again led all metros with a 6.1% annual gain, followed by Chicago at 5.9% and Cleveland at 4.7%,” said Nicholas Godec of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
The median sales price during September was $402,500, a 1.35% decrease from the $408,000 price recorded in September 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
Have Homebuyers Discovered Columbus?
Columbus, Ohio, where the median home price was $309,000, topped the new list of the “Most Popular Markets People Are Moving To.” Continue Reading Have Homebuyers Discovered Columbus?
Survey: One in Five Buyers Willing to Sacrifice Safety for Affordable Home
More than one in four (28%) said they would be willing to live in an area with a higher risk of natural or climate disasters. Continue Reading Survey: One in Five Buyers Willing to Sacrifice Safety for Affordable Home
Study: 28% of Title Insurance Companies Report Seller Impersonation Fraud
“Title insurance offers protection when seller impersonation fraud does occur,” said ALTA CEO Diane Tomb. Continue Reading Study: 28% of Title Insurance Companies Report Seller Impersonation Fraud
Exuma Capital Partners Launches AI-Powered Platform Property.com
According to a statement from the company, Property.com “empowers homeowners to take control of their most significant investments with ease.” Continue Reading Exuma Capital Partners Launches AI-Powered Platform Property.com
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 29-Aug. 2
This week’s Hits and Misses include reckless political talk about housing, Chevron moving its headquarters to Texas and a contaminated school for sale. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 29-Aug. 2
Renter Population Is Growing 3X Faster Than Homeowner Population
Nationwide, just over one-third (34.4%) of households are in rental housing. Continue Reading Renter Population Is Growing 3X Faster Than Homeowner Population
Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners Making Short-Term Rentals
The court’s 5-2 ruling determined that a “residence” is not synonymous with a permanent presence. Continue Reading Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners Making Short-Term Rentals
Louis CK Lists Shelter Island Estate for $9.25 Million
The Tudor-stye 5,300-square-foot residence on a 2.02-acre property was built in 1901. Continue Reading Louis CK Lists Shelter Island Estate for $9.25 Million
Mortgage Rates Drop to 6-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.73% as of Aug. 1. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to 6-Month Low
Housing Inventory Reaches Post-Pandemic High
The amount of time that homes are spending on the market is also growing. Continue Reading Housing Inventory Reaches Post-Pandemic High
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