U.S. Housing Market
MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
The measure’s proponents are seeking to have it included on the November 2026 ballot. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development
Grant applications are now being accepted through Oct. 3. Continue Reading FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development
California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
It was supported by labor unions who were pleased with the bill’s provisions regarding a mandate for union workers on the new construction. Continue Reading California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Historically, Canadians have made up the largest portion of international homebuyers in the US. Continue Reading Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
White House Press Secretary: Protecting Homeowners Against Squatters is a ‘Local Issue’
“My understanding is that this is obviously a local issue,” said Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Continue Reading White House Press Secretary: Protecting Homeowners Against Squatters is a ‘Local Issue’
Study: More Than Three-Quarters of Baby Boomers Plan to Stay in Their Current Home
The majority of boomers (54%) own homes with no mortgage. Continue Reading Study: More Than Three-Quarters of Baby Boomers Plan to Stay in Their Current Home
Zillow: US Has 550 Million-Dollar Cities, a New Record High
California led the nation with 210 million-dollar cities, more than the next five states combined. Continue Reading Zillow: US Has 550 Million-Dollar Cities, a New Record High
CoreLogic: Annual Home Price Growth Up 5.5% in February
CoreLogic projected that year-over-year home price gains will continue through 2024, albeit at a slower pace. Continue Reading CoreLogic: Annual Home Price Growth Up 5.5% in February
Capital Square Completes Construction on Single-Family BFR Community Outside Dallas
The 18-acre development includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom single-family homes. Continue Reading Capital Square Completes Construction on Single-Family BFR Community Outside Dallas
Eco-Friendly Real Estate Developer Z Life Plans Nationwide Expansion
“Z Life is crafting ecosystems for living that meet the needs and aspirations of the younger generation,” said CEO Weina Zhang. Continue Reading Eco-Friendly Real Estate Developer Z Life Plans Nationwide Expansion
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will the NAR Settlement Create a Lose-Lose Scenario for Homebuyers?
Buyers face a new environment with greater costs at every level of the process. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will the NAR Settlement Create a Lose-Lose Scenario for Homebuyers?
NYC Homeowners Sued by Squatters Removed from Their Property
“Somebody broke into my house, and I’m in court getting sued by them,” said Denis Kuryland. Continue Reading NYC Homeowners Sued by Squatters Removed from Their Property
Barbara Corcoran Predicts Lower Rates Will Drive Home Prices ‘Through the Roof’
Real estate investor and “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran has warned that that lower interest rates will results in home prices going “through the roof.” In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Corcoran opined that lower rates would bring more buyers into a housing...
MBA Voices Opposition to Biden’s Rent Cap Proposal
“Rent control has consistently proven to be a failed policy,” said MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit. Continue Reading MBA Voices Opposition to Biden’s Rent Cap Proposal
