U.S. Housing Market
Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan
“Texas homeowners and renters are being squeezed as their local jurisdictions tout bloated budgets,” said Abbott. Continue Reading Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 6-10
Home sellers aggressively cutting their listings prices, a stalemate for Kansas property tax relief, and a hurricane-damaged stadium reopens for the new baseball season. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 6-10
Ohio Gov. DeWine: Abolishing Property Taxes ‘Would Just Be Devastating’
“Sales tax would go up to 17, 18, 19%, 20% sales tax in the state of Ohio on products that you buy,” DeWine said. Continue Reading Ohio Gov. DeWine: Abolishing Property Taxes ‘Would Just Be Devastating’
Century Communities Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in St. Augustine
The development marks the company’s first community in Florida’s St. Johns County. Continue Reading Century Communities Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in St. Augustine
New YouTube Channel ‘Under 30 Homebuyer’ Focuses on Young First-Time Buyers
“Gen Z and younger Millennials are no longer relying on traditional search or financial explainers to make major life decisions,” said Tim Lucas, general manager of Three Creeks Media. Continue Reading New YouTube Channel ‘Under 30 Homebuyer’ Focuses on Young First-Time Buyers
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
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














