U.S. Housing Market
REMAX: Homes Sold Faster During February Amid Fewer New Listings
“With spring on the horizon, we started to see the market regain some momentum, particularly in how quickly homes are selling,” said Chris Lim, president of REMAX. Continue Reading REMAX: Homes Sold Faster During February Amid Fewer New Listings
California Home Sales and Prices Up in February
California’s median home price in February was $830,370, up by less than 1% from 23-month low of $823,180 in January. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Up in February
REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
“For buyers, easing rates and more options created opportunities that didn’t exist a year ago,” said REMAX CEO Erik Carlson. Continue Reading REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
“Luxury home sales are small but powerful,” said Jennifer Wauhob, president of Texas Realtors. Continue Reading Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
Trump Suggests He is Opposed to Lowering Home Prices
“Now if I want to really crush the housing market, I could do that so fast and people could buy houses,” he said. Continue Reading Trump Suggests He is Opposed to Lowering Home Prices
More Homes for Sale in Wisconsin, Yet Sales are Down
Year-to-date, home sales in Wisconsin are up 3.8% compared to the first nine months of 2023. Continue Reading More Homes for Sale in Wisconsin, Yet Sales are Down
New Platform Focused on Encouraging Women’s Homeownership
The platform is being launched on the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Continue Reading New Platform Focused on Encouraging Women’s Homeownership
Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
MBA predicts mortgage rates will reach 5.9% by the end of 2025. Continue Reading Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 21-25
In the spotlight: The crossroads of politics and real estate, a new wave of restaurant closings and rats ruling in Chicago. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 21-25
Maine Home Sales and Prices Continue to Rise
The state’s median sales price last month was $409,450 Continue Reading Maine Home Sales and Prices Continue to Rise
LA Home Where Matthew Perry Died Sold in Off-Market Deal
Perry acquired the 3,000-square-foot, four-bedroom Pacific Palisades property in 2020 for $6 million. Continue Reading LA Home Where Matthew Perry Died Sold in Off-Market Deal
Mortgage Rates Are Climbing Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.54% as of Oct. 24, up from last week when it averaged 6.44%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Climbing Again
New Single-Family Homes Sales Up in September
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $426,300 while the average sales price was $501,000. Continue Reading New Single-Family Homes Sales Up in September
New Survey Finds 4 Out of 5 Respondents Support Rent Caps
More Democrats than Republicans support rent caps. Continue Reading New Survey Finds 4 Out of 5 Respondents Support Rent Caps
Report: Nearly Half of Mortgaged Homeowners Are Equity-Rich
2.5% of mortgaged homes were seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: Nearly Half of Mortgaged Homeowners Are Equity-Rich














