U.S. Housing Market
Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. Continue Reading Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
The median sales price in Alabama grew by $39,275 year-over-year to $251,784, an 18.5% annual increase but a 0.6% drop month-over-month. Continue Reading Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
Report: Down Payment Level Held Steady During Q3
During the third quarter, the average down payment share remained near 14.4% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Report: Down Payment Level Held Steady During Q3
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 13-17
Positive data on rental housing costs, a new threat to close the CFPB, and California’s housing market shows signs of vitality. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 13-17
Lennar Begins Sales at New Community in Texas
Pricing starts in the mid $200,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Begins Sales at New Community in Texas
Report: Bay Area Affordable Housing Development Falling Short of Target
“The need for affordable housing transcends jurisdictional boundaries,” said BAHFA Director Kate Hartley. Continue Reading Report: Bay Area Affordable Housing Development Falling Short of Target
Massachusetts Governor Proposes ‘Mansion Tax’ to Fund Affordable Housing Projects
The average Massachusetts home value is $612,509, up 8.7% over the past year. Continue Reading Massachusetts Governor Proposes ‘Mansion Tax’ to Fund Affordable Housing Projects
Las Vegas Home Sales Take a Sharp Upswing
Las Vegas Realtors dubbed 2023 as the slowest year for existing home sales since 2008 Continue Reading Las Vegas Home Sales Take a Sharp Upswing
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Sells Apartment at NYC’s Plaza Hotel for $22.5 Million
Kraft bought the residence in 2007 for $14.47 million. Continue Reading Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Sells Apartment at NYC’s Plaza Hotel for $22.5 Million
Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.6%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 12.9% from 12.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.6%
Travelers to Raise California Homeowner Insurance Rates by 15%
On average, California homeowners pay $1,452 a year for home insurance coverage. Continue Reading Travelers to Raise California Homeowner Insurance Rates by 15%
More Than 90% of Metros Scored Q1 Home Price Gains
30% of the tracked metros experienced double-digit price gains. Continue Reading More Than 90% of Metros Scored Q1 Home Price Gains
NAR Chief Economist Predicts Falling Rates, More Existing Home Sales
Lawrence Yun acknowledged annual existing home sales in 2023 experienced their worst year since 1995. Continue Reading NAR Chief Economist Predicts Falling Rates, More Existing Home Sales
The World’s Wealthiest City Is…
When it comes to cities with a surplus number of millionaire residents, the U.S. is the global leader in the 2024 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report published by international wealth migration specialists Henley & Partners in collaboration with the global data...
Market Snapshot: Today’s Rental Housing Market
Rents have outpaced wages in 44 of the 50 largest metros since 2019, according to data from Zillow Group. Continue Reading Market Snapshot: Today’s Rental Housing Market
