U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 5-9
A pair of unexpected housing policy proposals, an unfair accusation against a hotel chain, and an unlikely new theme park. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 5-9
Housing Starts Up in October
Single-family housing completions in October were at a rate of 1 million, a 6% increase from the revised September rate of 952,000. Continue Reading Housing Starts Up in October
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Creating a 50-year mortgage with the goal of making housing more affordable is the equivalent of sending shipments of dinnerware into a famine-stricken region. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants
This is the second time in a year that Wendy’s began closing scores of restaurants. Continue Reading Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants
Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High
“Credit availability in October rose to its highest level since 2022 as investors broadened their loan offerings over the month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High
MBA: Home Equity Lending Volume Remains Relatively Flat
Total originations of open-ended HELOCs and closed-end home equity loans increased to $2.13 billion per company in 2023. Continue Reading MBA: Home Equity Lending Volume Remains Relatively Flat
Tri Pointe Homes Unveils Its First 55+ Community on East Coast
The new project is based within Greenfield Communities’ 550-acre Serenity development in North Carolina’s Harnett County. Continue Reading Tri Pointe Homes Unveils Its First 55+ Community on East Coast
The Bainbridge Companies Unveils Orlando Luxury Apartment Community
The 390-unit luxury apartment community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom homes ranging from 687 to 1,506 square feet. Continue Reading The Bainbridge Companies Unveils Orlando Luxury Apartment Community
Ben Affleck Buys $20.5M Mansion Without Jennifer Lopez
As for Jennifer Lopez, TMZ reported she’s looking for her own house to buy in New York City. Continue Reading Ben Affleck Buys $20.5M Mansion Without Jennifer Lopez
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Rebrands as Housing New Mexico
New Mexico’s homeownership rate is 70.9%. Continue Reading New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Rebrands as Housing New Mexico
Investment Firms Acquire Two Core-Plus Communities in Tampa Suburb
The properties are close to major highways I-275, I-75 and I-4. Continue Reading Investment Firms Acquire Two Core-Plus Communities in Tampa Suburb
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 22-26
This week’s Hits and Misses includes a problematic affordable housing plan, a historic theater’s surprise honor and a real estate professional becomes Miss Florida USA 2024. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 22-26
Wisconsin Home Prices Rise Amid Declining Sales and Fewer New Listings
June’s home sales were down 10.5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Prices Rise Amid Declining Sales and Fewer New Listings
MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants in June was $2,180. Continue Reading MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve
Tech Trends: Tapping Deeper Into Data
This week, our Tech Trends spotlight considers a slate of new digital offerings designed to improve access to real estate data. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Tapping Deeper Into Data
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