U.S. Housing Market
FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
“He’s the best,” the FHFA director cheered. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
Oddly, the Airbnb listing doesn’t identify the property as being featured in “Heated Rivalry.” Continue Reading ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
“Our residents deserve better than deficits, economic decline and policies that push families and businesses away,” the letter said. Continue Reading Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
Virginia Home Sales Down in November
The statewide median sales price reached $425,000 in November, up $10,000 for a 2.4% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Down in November
Report: Swing State Homebuyers Paying 92% More on Housing Payments Since 2020
The median home-sale price in swing states has increased nearly 40% since 2020. Continue Reading Report: Swing State Homebuyers Paying 92% More on Housing Payments Since 2020
FHLBank Chicago Offers $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Affordable Housing
FHLBank Chicago has already committed more than $110 million in community investment support in 2024. Continue Reading FHLBank Chicago Offers $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Affordable Housing
Century Communities Revives Online Homebuying Sales Event
Among the benefits of the event are discounts of up to 25% off rates with competitive financing and rate lock programs. Continue Reading Century Communities Revives Online Homebuying Sales Event
Report: Biden to Unveil New Rent Control Proposal
Biden’s proposal would remove a tax benefit from landlords who increase their tenants’ rent more than 5% each year. Continue Reading Report: Biden to Unveil New Rent Control Proposal
Four MLSs in Florida Launch Coast 2 Coast MLS Data Share
A fifth group, the Hernando County Association of Realtors, will join the data share towards the end of 2024. Continue Reading Four MLSs in Florida Launch Coast 2 Coast MLS Data Share
Steve Jobs’ Widow Breaks San Francisco Record with $70 Million Home Purchase
Laurene Powell Jobs paid approximately $70 million to acquire a four-story, 17,300-square-foot mansion in the Pacific Heights section. Continue Reading Steve Jobs’ Widow Breaks San Francisco Record with $70 Million Home Purchase
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 8-12
This week’s Hits and Misses considers Denver’s affordable housing, the response to Hurricane Beryl and too many empty offices in San Francisco. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 8-12
Indiana Home Sales Down While Prices Rise
There were 8,896 new listings last month, down 7% from May and down 5% from June 2023. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Down While Prices Rise
Fair Housing Complaints Reach Record High for Third Straight Year
NFHA added that most of the housing discrimination incidents that occur go unreported. Continue Reading Fair Housing Complaints Reach Record High for Third Straight Year
The Mysterious Buyer of the $135 Million NYC Penthouse is Revealed
The buyer was very familiar with the property. Continue Reading The Mysterious Buyer of the $135 Million NYC Penthouse is Revealed
