U.S. Housing Market
Eviction-Threatened Mickey Rourke Vacates Rented Los Angeles House
Rourke vehemently denied knowledge of a GoFundMe campaign to fight the eviction. Continue Reading Eviction-Threatened Mickey Rourke Vacates Rented Los Angeles House
Bridge Housing Exceeds $90 Million at First Close of New Impact Fund
The first close marks the beginning of the Impact Fund’s acquisition phase, with Bridge Housing anticipating the purchase of approximately 20 properties totaling an estimated 3,500 units. Continue Reading Bridge Housing Exceeds $90 Million at First Close of New Impact Fund
White House Dropping Plans for 50-Year Mortgage
“I think we have other priorities,” said FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Continue Reading White House Dropping Plans for 50-Year Mortgage
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
Home Seller Sues Douglas Elliman for Not Disclosing Buyer Was Jeff Bezos
Leo Kryss is suing Elliman for the $6 million that he discounted. Continue Reading Home Seller Sues Douglas Elliman for Not Disclosing Buyer Was Jeff Bezos
Trump-Harris Debate Mostly Ignores Housing Issues
The ABC News debate moderators never asked a housing-related question. Continue Reading Trump-Harris Debate Mostly Ignores Housing Issues
Annual Home Price Growth Remains Below 5%
No states posted annual home price declines. Continue Reading Annual Home Price Growth Remains Below 5%
Guest Opinion: The CFPB’s Approach to Mortgage Refinancing
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra describes his agency’s approach to regulating mortgage refinancing. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The CFPB’s Approach to Mortgage Refinancing
Florida Apartment Tower Transitions from Market Rate to Affordable Housing
The building is slated to receive $9 million in planned upgrades. Continue Reading Florida Apartment Tower Transitions from Market Rate to Affordable Housing
FHFA Releases Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard
The tool can be used in combination with the FHFA’s Public Use Database. Continue Reading FHFA Releases Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When is Celebrity Real Estate Deserving of Coverage?
Editor Phil Hall considers the pros and cons of covering celebrity-focused real estate stories. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When is Celebrity Real Estate Deserving of Coverage?
Report: Many Sellers Still Covering Buyer’s Agent Fee Despite NAR Settlement Changes
Redfin agents in the Dallas and Portland markets have seen instances of “3%” written on a lockbox. Continue Reading Report: Many Sellers Still Covering Buyer’s Agent Fee Despite NAR Settlement Changes
Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Commission Residence Listed at Nearly $2 Million
The Winslow House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Continue Reading Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Commission Residence Listed at Nearly $2 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 2-6
The multiple levels of illegal immigration’s effects on housing and a 1,700-page report on a deadly building fire are part of this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 2-6
