U.S. Housing Market
New York State Passes Pied-Ã -Terre Tax Aimed at NYC’s Luxury Second Homes
Gov. Hochul claimed the new tax could generate as much as $500 million per year for the cash-strapped city, which is operating on a $5.4 billion deficit. Continue Reading New York State Passes Pied-Ã -Terre Tax Aimed at NYC’s Luxury Second Homes
Lennar Expands Presence into the Des Moines Market
It is unclear where the homes will be built or when construction begins and occupancy occurs. Continue Reading Lennar Expands Presence into the Des Moines Market
Gov. Newsom Issues Warnings to 15 Localities for Noncompliance on Affordable Housing Access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has put forth final warnings to 15 cities and counties that have yet to acquiesce to his administration’s demands on affordable housing access. The 15 communities that received notice today remain more than two years behind schedule and...
Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
The app is available beginning today. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series help seniors consider housing options. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 3-7
New leadership at federal agencies, a possible cause for some of the Los Angeles wildfires, and new HGTV shows that don’t seem very new. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 3-7
Colorado Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow Housing Built on Church Land
House Bill 1169 is sponsored by Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, who is also a former Lutheran minister. Continue Reading Colorado Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow Housing Built on Church Land
‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ Home Listed for $13.5 Million
The home can be acquired fully furnished for an additional $400,000. Continue Reading ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ Home Listed for $13.5 Million
Lennar Debuts 3 Communities in Dallas-Fort Worth Area for First-Time Homebuyers
Pricing at the communities starts in the $200,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts 3 Communities in Dallas-Fort Worth Area for First-Time Homebuyers
1 in 4 Homebuyers in Texas Come from Out of State
The median listing price in Texas was $360,000 as of the end of 2024. Continue Reading 1 in 4 Homebuyers in Texas Come from Out of State
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of Feb. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Q4 Home Price Gains
The South registered the largest share of single-family existing-home sales (45.1%) in the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Q4 Home Price Gains
Thompson Thrift to Develop New 312-Unit Multifamily Community in Florida
Construction will begin mid-February, with the first residents expected to move in during summer 2026. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop New 312-Unit Multifamily Community in Florida
Rhode Island Town Uses Eminent Domain to Seize Property Planned for Affordable Housing
The property’s owner was unaware of the town’s action until it was announced online. Continue Reading Rhode Island Town Uses Eminent Domain to Seize Property Planned for Affordable Housing
loanDepot and Onx Homes Announce New Joint Venture
The companies did not announce the leadership for Onx X+ Mortgage. Continue Reading loanDepot and Onx Homes Announce New Joint Venture
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