U.S. Housing Market
Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
“Agents are ultimately focused on what drives the best outcome for their clients,” said Jason Cassity, chief growth officer of Real. Continue Reading Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
Listing Price Cut for Second Time on Quincy Jones’ Bel Air Estate
The residence, which was custom-built in 2002 for Jones, features five bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and five half-bathrooms. Continue Reading Listing Price Cut for Second Time on Quincy Jones’ Bel Air Estate
NAR: Q4 2025 Home Prices Up in 73% of Metro Areas
Mobile, Alabama, recorded the largest year-over-year median price spike with a 13.7% increase. Continue Reading NAR: Q4 2025 Home Prices Up in 73% of Metro Areas
Georgia Senate Passes Bill to Cap Statewide Property Taxes
“We need to protect our homeowners from double-digit increases,” said Sen. Chuck Hufstetler. Continue Reading Georgia Senate Passes Bill to Cap Statewide Property Taxes
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%
Historic Newport Mansion’s $10.8 Million Sale is Rhode Island’s Biggest of 2024
The Orchard last changed hands in 2018 for $4.35 million. Continue Reading Historic Newport Mansion’s $10.8 Million Sale is Rhode Island’s Biggest of 2024
Lennar Unveils New Townhome Community in Miami Metro Area
The two-story townhomes range from 1,330 to 1,545 square feet. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils New Townhome Community in Miami Metro Area
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 26-29
This week’s Hits and Misses include the California state government’s unique housing policy priorities and the debate over Fed rate cuts. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 26-29
MBA: Housing Affordability Improved in July
The national median mortgage payment for FHA loan applicants was $1,838 in July, down from $1,907 in June. Continue Reading MBA: Housing Affordability Improved in July
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of Aug. 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
Pending Home Sales Plummeted in July
“A sales recovery did not occur in midsummer,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted in July
Study: Buyers Need to Earn Nearly $80,000 Annually to Afford a Typical Starter Home
On the plus side, listings of starter homes were up nearly 20% year-over-year nationwide in July. Continue Reading Study: Buyers Need to Earn Nearly $80,000 Annually to Afford a Typical Starter Home
Home Mortgage Lending Records Q2 Rebound
Purchase loan activity was up by 32.7% while refinance deals rose by 10.3%. Continue Reading Home Mortgage Lending Records Q2 Rebound
Calque Launches Contingency Buster, a New ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
The product is for homeowners seeking to quickly remove home sale contingencies and debt-to-income constraints at any point in the homebuying process. Continue Reading Calque Launches Contingency Buster, a New ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
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