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
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
5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
National Multifamily Corp. President Matt Cawley represented the seller, BPC Capital Management LLC, and procured the buyer, BBB Investors LLC. Continue Reading 5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
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
ATTOM: Home Affordability Remained Elusive During Q1
Major expenses on median-priced homes consumed 32.3% of the average national wage in the first quarter. Continue Reading ATTOM: Home Affordability Remained Elusive During Q1
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Omaha scored a perfect 100 out of 100 based on the point system. Continue Reading The Best City to Move to in 2024 Is…
Wisconsin Records 21% Year-Over-Year Spike in New Home Listings
Total listings increased 7.5% in the state year-over-year, which was credited for the 3.1% annual uptick in home sales. Continue Reading Wisconsin Records 21% Year-Over-Year Spike in New Home Listings
Sitzer/Burnett Plaintiff: ‘Realtors Are Controlled by a Huge Spider Web’
NAR refuted the notion that it maintained arachnoid-level control over realtors. Continue Reading Sitzer/Burnett Plaintiff: ‘Realtors Are Controlled by a Huge Spider Web’
NAR Requests Changes to VA Home Loan Policies, Citing ‘Potential Disadvantage’ to Veterans
Veterans using the VA home loan benefit cannot compensate their realtor directly. Continue Reading NAR Requests Changes to VA Home Loan Policies, Citing ‘Potential Disadvantage’ to Veterans
Budge Huskey on the NAR Settlement: Don’t Believe Everything You Read
General values in real estate are determined by the fundamentals of supply and demand, not realtors. Continue Reading Budge Huskey on the NAR Settlement: Don’t Believe Everything You Read
Dolce & Gabbana Unveils Design for First US-Based Real Estate Project
The luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana has previewed the design and flexible-residence details for 888 Brickell, its first U.S.-based real estate project and condo hotel. The Miami-based project is being created in collaboration with developer JDS Development Group –...
The Average Homeowner Spends Nearly $18,000 Annually on Non-Mortgage Expenses
The greatest expense involves utilities – the average homeowner spends $5,362 per year. Continue Reading The Average Homeowner Spends Nearly $18,000 Annually on Non-Mortgage Expenses
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