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
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
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
Mortgage Application Activity Slows to a Crawl
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 30.8%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows to a Crawl
Joe Rogan Condemns Squatter Policies as ‘Bananas’
“You’re basically allowing people to steal people’s houses,” he said. Continue Reading Joe Rogan Condemns Squatter Policies as ‘Bananas’
New Bill Seeks Reparations for Families Evicted for Dodger Stadium’s Construction
A memorial to the displaced would also be created. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks Reparations for Families Evicted for Dodger Stadium’s Construction
Renting Becomes More Affordable Than Buying in the 50 Largest U.S. Metros
During February, the cost of buying a starter home in the top 50 metros was $1,027 higher than renting one. Continue Reading Renting Becomes More Affordable Than Buying in the 50 Largest U.S. Metros
New Report Finds Typical Households Still Cannot Afford Median-Priced Homes
February 2021 was the last month on record when the typical household earned more than it needed to afford the median priced home. Continue Reading New Report Finds Typical Households Still Cannot Afford Median-Priced Homes
Case-Shiller and FHFA Data Points to Still-Rising Home Prices
San Diego reported the highest year-over-year gain among the 20 cities with an 11.2% increase in January. Continue Reading Case-Shiller and FHFA Data Points to Still-Rising Home Prices
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