U.S. Housing Market
Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Construction is expected to begin in May on a site encompassing approximately 16 acres. Continue Reading Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
South Dakota Candidate for Governor Proposes 2-Year Property Tax Waiver for First-Time Homebuyers
“It’s important that the relief is fiscally responsible,” said Dusty Johnson. Continue Reading South Dakota Candidate for Governor Proposes 2-Year Property Tax Waiver for First-Time Homebuyers
FHFA’s Pulte Demands Home Builders ‘Start Building Out Their Lot Supply’
Pulte also resumed his online attacks on the Federal Reserve chairman with a post that said, “Jerome Powell should resign, immediately.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Demands Home Builders ‘Start Building Out Their Lot Supply’
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
Newsom Vetoes Bill to Provide Homebuying Assistance to Illegal Immigrants
The bill’s author, State Rep. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), sought to downplay the immigrant status nature of his bill. Continue Reading Newsom Vetoes Bill to Provide Homebuying Assistance to Illegal Immigrants
Toll Brothers Unveils New Community in Florida
Homes will be priced from $1.9 million, and the community is expected to open for sale in early 2025. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Unveils New Community in Florida
Where Have the Property Rights Gone?: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Property rights in the United States are at a critical juncture. Continue Reading Where Have the Property Rights Gone?: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Mauricio Umansky: ‘We’re Not Going to See Prices Go Down’
Umansky was skeptical about the Kamala Harris proposed tax credit for first-time buyers. Continue Reading Mauricio Umansky: ‘We’re Not Going to See Prices Go Down’
Tech Trends: Improving Real Estate Communications
This week, our Tech Trends round-up features new tools designed to improve the flow of information within the real estate environment. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Improving Real Estate Communications
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of Sept. 5, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The Most At-Risk Housing Markets Are In…
Close to half the markets considered least likely to decline fell in Virginia, Wisconsin and Tennessee. Continue Reading The Most At-Risk Housing Markets Are In…
Number of Homes Actively for Sale Up Nearly 36%
August marked the 10th consecutive month of inventory growth. Continue Reading Number of Homes Actively for Sale Up Nearly 36%
Pending Condo Sales Down as Inventory Expands
Florida and Texas lead the nation in declining condo sales. Continue Reading Pending Condo Sales Down as Inventory Expands
Mortgage Application Activity Up 1.6%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 14.6% from 15.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 1.6%
