U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of April 2, up from last week when it averaged 6.38%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million
“Reno’s transformation is being fueled by world-class employers that are creating thousands of high-paying jobs,” said James R. Parks, founder and principal of APW Avenue Group. Continue Reading APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million
Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
The trade groups called for “responsibly reducing mortgage insurance premiums.” Continue Reading Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing
New Foundations DPA provides 3.5% down payment assistance on the purchase price of a single- or double-wide manufactured home on a permanent foundation. Continue Reading Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing
MegPrime and Megatel Homes Debut Digital Rewards Program for Buyers and Brokers
All rewards are issued in MegPrime tokens and may be converted to US dollars through the MegPrime app. Continue Reading MegPrime and Megatel Homes Debut Digital Rewards Program for Buyers and Brokers
Exuma Capital Partners Launches AI-Powered Platform Property.com
According to a statement from the company, Property.com “empowers homeowners to take control of their most significant investments with ease.” Continue Reading Exuma Capital Partners Launches AI-Powered Platform Property.com
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 29-Aug. 2
This week’s Hits and Misses include reckless political talk about housing, Chevron moving its headquarters to Texas and a contaminated school for sale. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 29-Aug. 2
Renter Population Is Growing 3X Faster Than Homeowner Population
Nationwide, just over one-third (34.4%) of households are in rental housing. Continue Reading Renter Population Is Growing 3X Faster Than Homeowner Population
Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners Making Short-Term Rentals
The court’s 5-2 ruling determined that a “residence” is not synonymous with a permanent presence. Continue Reading Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners Making Short-Term Rentals
Louis CK Lists Shelter Island Estate for $9.25 Million
The Tudor-stye 5,300-square-foot residence on a 2.02-acre property was built in 1901. Continue Reading Louis CK Lists Shelter Island Estate for $9.25 Million
Mortgage Rates Drop to 6-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.73% as of Aug. 1. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to 6-Month Low
Housing Inventory Reaches Post-Pandemic High
The amount of time that homes are spending on the market is also growing. Continue Reading Housing Inventory Reaches Post-Pandemic High
Half of Q2 Mortgaged Homeowners Are Equity-Rich
The share of home mortgages that were seriously underwater fell to 2.4%. Continue Reading Half of Q2 Mortgaged Homeowners Are Equity-Rich
Guest Opinion: How to Improve Housing Affordability and Drive New Supply
James H. Schloemer, chairman of the National Multifamily Housing Council, offers his insight on addressing the challenges facing the housing supply. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: How to Improve Housing Affordability and Drive New Supply
Trump Offers Solution to Homeownership Affordability Challenges: ‘Vote for Trump’
Trump warned Biden’s rent cap proposal would “end up in a Depression like in 1929.” Continue Reading Trump Offers Solution to Homeownership Affordability Challenges: ‘Vote for Trump’














