U.S. Housing Market
Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
“So many of these properties, especially the vacant lots, just sit there for a while,” said Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. Continue Reading Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
“Mortgage credit availability increased to its highest level in four months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
Toll Brothers Previews New Austin-Area Luxury Community
Homes are anticipated to be priced from $1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Previews New Austin-Area Luxury Community
Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
In August, total US consumer debt totaled $17.91 trillion, up 2.1% year-over-year. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
Poll: Massachusetts Voters Voice Greatest Concerns Over Housing Challenges
Difficulties in obtaining affordable housing were cited by buyers and renters. Continue Reading Poll: Massachusetts Voters Voice Greatest Concerns Over Housing Challenges
Hedge Fund Executive Lists Private Connecticut Island for $35 Million
Bridgewater Associates’ Greg Jensen acquired the property in 2018 for roughly $22 million. Continue Reading Hedge Fund Executive Lists Private Connecticut Island for $35 Million
National Apartment Association Pushes Back on Biden’s Remarks About Rental Housing
“It’s far past time to remove politics from housing and help America’s renters,” the group said. Continue Reading National Apartment Association Pushes Back on Biden’s Remarks About Rental Housing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 27-31
This week’s Hits and Misses includes a new scholarship program for aspiring teen real estate professionals and a housing finance agency in turmoil. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 27-31
More Renters Are Staying Put Longer
“The uptick in tenure is beneficial for renters and their landlords,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. Continue Reading More Renters Are Staying Put Longer
Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
Baby boomers were the least likely to comparison shop (28%) while millennials were most likely. Continue Reading Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
Groundbreaking at Austin-Area Micro-Home Rental Community
Residents in the new development will be able to rent one- or two-bedroom units. Continue Reading Groundbreaking at Austin-Area Micro-Home Rental Community
Maui County Donates 7 Lots to Nonprofit for Affordable Housing
The nonprofit plans will develop 50 homes on the lots for sale as residential homes to low- and moderate-income households. Continue Reading Maui County Donates 7 Lots to Nonprofit for Affordable Housing
Katharine Hepburn’s Former NYC Home Listed for $7.2 Million
Hepburn’s estate sold the property in 2004 for $3.9 million. Continue Reading Katharine Hepburn’s Former NYC Home Listed for $7.2 Million
CoreLogic: 32.7 Million Homes Face Damage Risk in 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The depth and scope of at-risk properties equates to a combined reconstruction cost of $10.8 trillion. Continue Reading CoreLogic: 32.7 Million Homes Face Damage Risk in 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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