U.S. Housing Market
Century Communities to Begin Sales at New Arizona Development
Century Communities Inc. (NYSE: CCS) announced that its Century Complete brand will soon open for sales at Western Crossings, a new community in Florence, Arizona. Western Crossings will offer two-story single-family homes, with floor plans up to five bedrooms and...
Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The Journal further complained the problems facing the housing market were not caused by institutional investors. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
October New Home Sales Up 18.7% Year-Over-Year
The three-month delay in the release of the October data is due to the recent federal government shutdown. Continue Reading October New Home Sales Up 18.7% Year-Over-Year
Kansas Lawmakers Consider New Cap on Property Tax Assessments
The resolution does not change property tax rates. Continue Reading Kansas Lawmakers Consider New Cap on Property Tax Assessments
Lawsuit Filed to Stop San Francisco’s Family Zoning Plan to Build New Housing Developments
The lawsuit noted construction is being positioned in the historic North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf areas and in formerly off-limits lower-income neighborhoods. Continue Reading Lawsuit Filed to Stop San Francisco’s Family Zoning Plan to Build New Housing Developments
North Carolina Homeowner Faces Expensive Legal Fees Over Stolen Deed
The Wake County Register of Deeds approved the fake paperwork without requesting verfication. Continue Reading North Carolina Homeowner Faces Expensive Legal Fees Over Stolen Deed
New Hampshire Median Home Prices Over $500,000 for Sixth Straight Month
The median price for a single-family home was $515,000, a 9.2% year-over-year increase Continue Reading New Hampshire Median Home Prices Over $500,000 for Sixth Straight Month
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 9-13
This week’s Hits and Misses include a near-silence on housing in the presidential debate and newly listed homes with sketchy histories. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 9-13
Mortgage Rates Fall to 19-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.20% as of Sept. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.35%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Fall to 19-Month Low
Demand for Second-Home Mortgages at 8-Year Low
In comparison, mortgage-rate locks for primary homes declined 5.2%. Continue Reading Demand for Second-Home Mortgages at 8-Year Low
Foreclosure Activity Dropped in August
Nationwide, one in every 4,662 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Dropped in August
Active Listings Expand, Median Home Prices Up in Mid-Atlantic Region
Sales activity was stronger in the Mid-Atlantic region’s smaller markets, while sales were cooler in the big metro areas. Continue Reading Active Listings Expand, Median Home Prices Up in Mid-Atlantic Region
George Washington Slept Here; It Is Now Listed For $11.5 Million
The property, which is named Wheatland Farm, is now home to an equestrian center. Continue Reading George Washington Slept Here; It Is Now Listed For $11.5 Million
Ascendant Development Completes Luxury High-Rise in Nashville
The 11-story property features seven residential stories atop a four-story parking podium. Continue Reading Ascendant Development Completes Luxury High-Rise in Nashville
Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability Record Upticks
The Market Composite Index increased 1.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability Record Upticks
