U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
An affordability challenge in rural America, Canadian and American renters consider the pursuit of homeownership, and Arkansas realtors helping communities facing food insecurity. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Eligible tenants will receive funds for one-time assistance, equal to one month of rent, based on the federal government’s fair market rates established. Continue Reading St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Linkhome Holdings Unveils Platform for Purchasing Real Estate with Cryptocurrency
Investors and homebuyers can use cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USD Coin (USDC) to complete property transactions on Linkhome’s AI-driven platform. Continue Reading Linkhome Holdings Unveils Platform for Purchasing Real Estate with Cryptocurrency
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 8-12
Trump administration officials acting strangely, a bill to protect Ohio seniors from foreclosure, and a nation experiencing its fifth blackout in a year. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 8-12
MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
“Competition between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been central to their success in providing liquidity and stability to the mortgage market,” Broeksmit explained. Continue Reading MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 25-29
In the spotlight: The story behind the Sitzer/Burnett case, squatters getting the boot in Florida and an iconic hotel’s demise. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 25-29
Virginia Home Sales Up Amid Spike in New Listings
Last month saw 1,400 more new listings compared to one year earlier, a 16.7% upswing. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up Amid Spike in New Listings
Biden to Change Rent Increase Cap on Some Affordable Housing Units
Properties that receive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit funding will be capped at 10%. Continue Reading Biden to Change Rent Increase Cap on Some Affordable Housing Units
Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment Up 24% From a Year Ago
Redfin also reported more than one-third of purchases from February were all-cash transactions. Continue Reading Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment Up 24% From a Year Ago
Brooklyn’s Tallest Building Going to Public Foreclosure Auction
The 93-story residential Brooklyn Tower was completed last year by JDS Development. Continue Reading Brooklyn’s Tallest Building Going to Public Foreclosure Auction
Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Home Outside of Chicago Listed at $779,000
The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan. 3, 1978. Continue Reading Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Home Outside of Chicago Listed at $779,000
Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79%, down from last week when it averaged 6.87%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly
DeSantis Signs Bills Enabling Florida Police Eviction of Squatters
“The squatter scam ends today,” said the governor. Continue Reading DeSantis Signs Bills Enabling Florida Police Eviction of Squatters
NAR and MBA Urge Regulators and GSEs to Confirm Support for Buyer Financing
The groups said a confirmation “will sustain the current flow of mortgage capital to home buyers without change or delay.” Continue Reading NAR and MBA Urge Regulators and GSEs to Confirm Support for Buyer Financing
Pending Home Sales Up in February
NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index increased to 75.6 in February. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up in February
