U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Ex-NASCAR Champ Jamie McMurray Cuts $1 Million from Listing Price on Charlotte-Area Estate
cMurray listed his property last August for $12 million. Continue Reading Ex-NASCAR Champ Jamie McMurray Cuts $1 Million from Listing Price on Charlotte-Area Estate
Real Estate Fund Manager Penzance Acquires Four Multifamily Properties for $200 Million
The Washington, DC-based Penzance plans to make new investments across the Mid-Atlantic, from New Jersey to South Carolina, during 2026. Continue Reading Real Estate Fund Manager Penzance Acquires Four Multifamily Properties for $200 Million
Hulk Hogan’s Florida Estate Listed at $10.9 Million
The three-story, 5,400-square-foot residence in Clearwater Beach was Hogan’s home since 2012. Continue Reading Hulk Hogan’s Florida Estate Listed at $10.9 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 26-30
A Beverly Hills mansion that nobody wants, a push to end property taxes in Georgia, and Indiana goes Bears hunting. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 26-30
Foreclosure Activity Up During July
Nationwide, one in every 4,414 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During July
They’re Here! ‘Poltergeist’ Home Listed for $1.17 Million
The listing also calls out investors by highlighting the property has “much room to lot split and build a second home!” Continue Reading They’re Here! ‘Poltergeist’ Home Listed for $1.17 Million
Report: Housing Affordability Proves Elusive for Many Teachers
California has three of the five metros where it’s hardest for teachers to buy a home. Continue Reading Report: Housing Affordability Proves Elusive for Many Teachers
Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 17%
The Refinance Index increased by a vibrant 35% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 17%
CFPB Issues Warning on Contract-for-Deed Transactions
Contract-in-deed transactions are covered by the federal Truth in Lending Act. Continue Reading CFPB Issues Warning on Contract-for-Deed Transactions
California Housing Affordability Sinks to 17-Year Low
On a year-over-year basis, statewide home prices jumped 9% from the second quarter of 2023. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Sinks to 17-Year Low
Rents Decline in All Bedroom Counts for First Time in 4 Years
The overall rental vacancy rate has remained at 6.6% for four consecutive quarters. Continue Reading Rents Decline in All Bedroom Counts for First Time in 4 Years
HUD Launches New Initiatives to Expand Affordable Housing
HUD launched a $250 million “Legacy Challenge” for transformative housing investments through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee. Continue Reading HUD Launches New Initiatives to Expand Affordable Housing
Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Q2 Home Price Gains
On the flip side, nearly 10% of markets experienced home price declines in the second quarter. Continue Reading Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Q2 Home Price Gains
California Bill Would Mandate Time Limit on Homebuyer Agent Contracts
Currently, 19 states require buyer representation agreements. Continue Reading California Bill Would Mandate Time Limit on Homebuyer Agent Contracts













