U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Lending Changed. The Federal Home Loan Bank System Hasn’t Kept Up
Independent mortgage banks now originate a substantial share of American home loans but remain ineligible for Federal Home Loan Bank membership. Is a 94-year-old membership structure still right for today’s mortgage market? Continue Reading Mortgage Lending Changed. The Federal Home Loan Bank System Hasn’t Kept Up
Prosperity Home Mortgage Expands into Servicing
“Buying a home may be one transaction, but homeownership is a journey that lasts for years,” said Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America. “ Continue Reading Prosperity Home Mortgage Expands into Servicing
The Town with the Most Expensive Housing Market Is…
Among the 10 priciest towns, Nantucket and Vineyard Haven were the only two east of the Mississippi River. Continue Reading The Town with the Most Expensive Housing Market Is…
More Closed Sales, Fewer Pending Sales Across Mid-Atlantic Region
Also on the rise was the median sold price in July – $450,999, up 2.5% year-over-year. Continue Reading More Closed Sales, Fewer Pending Sales Across Mid-Atlantic Region
California Realtors-Backed Group Sues 3 Cities for Limiting Housing Near Transit
“Cities throughout California must play by the same set of rules established by our legislature for the development of housing,” said CAR President Tamara Suminski. Continue Reading California Realtors-Backed Group Sues 3 Cities for Limiting Housing Near Transit
A California Housing First: San Jose ADU Sold as a Condo Unit
San Jose is one of the nation’s most expensive housing markets, with median home prices exceeding $2 million. Continue Reading A California Housing First: San Jose ADU Sold as a Condo Unit
Redfin Brings The Weather Company’s Data to its Home Listings
The data is now available on all for-sale listings on Redfin.com and the Redfin iOS and Android apps. Continue Reading Redfin Brings The Weather Company’s Data to its Home Listings
Trump’s Childhood Home Under Contract for a $2 Million Sale
The buyer of the property was not identified. Continue Reading Trump’s Childhood Home Under Contract for a $2 Million Sale
Report: Minimum Wage Earners Unable to Afford 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Nation’s Major Metros
In 12 metros, four minimum wage workers would need to share a one-bedroom apartment to afford rent under the 30% rule. Continue Reading Report: Minimum Wage Earners Unable to Afford 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Nation’s Major Metros
Report: National Housing Deficit Level Holds Steady at 4.7 Million Units
The most severe housing deficits were in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC. Continue Reading Report: National Housing Deficit Level Holds Steady at 4.7 Million Units
Declines Recorded for Mortgage Application Activity and Mortgage Credit Availability
“Mortgage credit availability decreased in June to its lowest level since December 2025,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s vice president and deputy chief economist. Continue Reading Declines Recorded for Mortgage Application Activity and Mortgage Credit Availability
ADU Builder Samara Expands into Single-Family Housing
The company stated that it will now design and build small infill developments consisting of clusters of up to 10 single-family homes. Continue Reading ADU Builder Samara Expands into Single-Family Housing
Median Asking Monthly Rent Posts 35th Straight Month of Annual Declines
Realtor.com attributed this decline to multifamily construction outpacing demand. Continue Reading Median Asking Monthly Rent Posts 35th Straight Month of Annual Declines
The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…
Nine of the 10 worst cities for first-time buyers were in California. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…
Indiana Home Sales and Listings Surged During First Half of the Year
Indiana’s median sale price is up 5% year-to-date to $275,000, with June’s monthly median hitting an all-time state-level high of $290,000. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales and Listings Surged During First Half of the Year
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