U.S. Housing Market
Apartment Rents Up by Scant 0.1% in December
This mild uptick reversed the previous five consecutive month trend of flat or negative monthly rent change. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Up by Scant 0.1% in December
Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
“This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,” he posted on Truth Social. Continue Reading Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
Q3 Home Prices Up in 77% of Metro Markets
Eight of the 10 most expensive markets were in California, led by the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro at $1.9 million, up by 0.8% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Q3 Home Prices Up in 77% of Metro Markets
Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Nationwide, the number of VA loans rose 3% year-over-year in August, while the number of conventional loans declined 9%. Continue Reading Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing at New Pennsylvania Apartment Community
Community amenities include a resident lounge, fitness center, heated swimming pool, dog park, and EV charging. Continue Reading Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing at New Pennsylvania Apartment Community
Century Communities Revives Online Homebuying Sales Event
Among the benefits of the event are discounts of up to 25% off rates with competitive financing and rate lock programs. Continue Reading Century Communities Revives Online Homebuying Sales Event
Report: Biden to Unveil New Rent Control Proposal
Biden’s proposal would remove a tax benefit from landlords who increase their tenants’ rent more than 5% each year. Continue Reading Report: Biden to Unveil New Rent Control Proposal
Four MLSs in Florida Launch Coast 2 Coast MLS Data Share
A fifth group, the Hernando County Association of Realtors, will join the data share towards the end of 2024. Continue Reading Four MLSs in Florida Launch Coast 2 Coast MLS Data Share
Steve Jobs’ Widow Breaks San Francisco Record with $70 Million Home Purchase
Laurene Powell Jobs paid approximately $70 million to acquire a four-story, 17,300-square-foot mansion in the Pacific Heights section. Continue Reading Steve Jobs’ Widow Breaks San Francisco Record with $70 Million Home Purchase
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 8-12
This week’s Hits and Misses considers Denver’s affordable housing, the response to Hurricane Beryl and too many empty offices in San Francisco. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 8-12
Indiana Home Sales Down While Prices Rise
There were 8,896 new listings last month, down 7% from May and down 5% from June 2023. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Down While Prices Rise
Fair Housing Complaints Reach Record High for Third Straight Year
NFHA added that most of the housing discrimination incidents that occur go unreported. Continue Reading Fair Housing Complaints Reach Record High for Third Straight Year
The Mysterious Buyer of the $135 Million NYC Penthouse is Revealed
The buyer was very familiar with the property. Continue Reading The Mysterious Buyer of the $135 Million NYC Penthouse is Revealed
Carrington Mortgage Services to Provide Section 184 Loans for Native Americans
Section 184 home mortgage loans are fully available in 24 states. Continue Reading Carrington Mortgage Services to Provide Section 184 Loans for Native Americans
Lennar Debuts Two Communities in Alabama
“Foley is a little piece of paradise,” said Lennar’s Joel Coleman. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts Two Communities in Alabama
