U.S. Housing Market
Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
The $405,400 median existing home price for all housing types marked a 0.4% uptick from the $403,700 price set one year before. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
“Our preference is to use carrots, but sticks are on the table,” Pulte said. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
Homes sold for a median price of $270,000, unchanged from September but 6% higher than in October 2024. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
NYC Rents Soared in Month Before Mamdani’s Election
In Manhattan’s luxury real estate market, median prices reached $11,995, a 20% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading NYC Rents Soared in Month Before Mamdani’s Election
California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
“Assumable loans could play a key role in unlocking housing opportunities for buyers,” said the organization. Continue Reading California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
Fewer Foreign Buyers Are Purchasing Texas Homes
About 37% of international buyers of Texas houses came from Mexico. Continue Reading Fewer Foreign Buyers Are Purchasing Texas Homes
Builder Confidence at 8-Month Low
Nonetheless, the NAHB is expecting a rosier near future. Continue Reading Builder Confidence at 8-Month Low
Trump Organization Plans Residential and Retail Project for Florida Golf Resort
The new project, which would carry the Trump brand, is budgeted at costing between $2.5 billion and $3 billion. Continue Reading Trump Organization Plans Residential and Retail Project for Florida Golf Resort
Foreclosure Activity Up During July
Nationwide, one in every 4,414 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During July
They’re Here! ‘Poltergeist’ Home Listed for $1.17 Million
The listing also calls out investors by highlighting the property has “much room to lot split and build a second home!” Continue Reading They’re Here! ‘Poltergeist’ Home Listed for $1.17 Million
Report: Housing Affordability Proves Elusive for Many Teachers
California has three of the five metros where it’s hardest for teachers to buy a home. Continue Reading Report: Housing Affordability Proves Elusive for Many Teachers
Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 17%
The Refinance Index increased by a vibrant 35% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 17%
CFPB Issues Warning on Contract-for-Deed Transactions
Contract-in-deed transactions are covered by the federal Truth in Lending Act. Continue Reading CFPB Issues Warning on Contract-for-Deed Transactions
California Housing Affordability Sinks to 17-Year Low
On a year-over-year basis, statewide home prices jumped 9% from the second quarter of 2023. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Sinks to 17-Year Low
Rents Decline in All Bedroom Counts for First Time in 4 Years
The overall rental vacancy rate has remained at 6.6% for four consecutive quarters. Continue Reading Rents Decline in All Bedroom Counts for First Time in 4 Years
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