U.S. Housing Market
Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
The median sales price for homes sold hit $426,000, up 7.85% from October 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
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...
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
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
Riviera Pines, a New Residential Community, Coming to Houston Market
Phase 1 of Riviera Pines is targeted for delivery in the second quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Riviera Pines, a New Residential Community, Coming to Houston Market
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Media’s Attacks on Realtors
Editor Phil Hall considers several mainstream media outlets with a peculiar view of how real estate professionals make a living. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Media’s Attacks on Realtors
Alosant Debuts Platform to Connect Builders with Homebuyers
According to the company, the new offering will present “a curated, engaging and streamlined passage to homeownership.” Continue Reading Alosant Debuts Platform to Connect Builders with Homebuyers
Koya to Roll Out FSBO Platform for Homebuyers and Sellers
Koya will launch in beta starting in California. Continue Reading Koya to Roll Out FSBO Platform for Homebuyers and Sellers
Citizens Trust Bank Unveils Down Payment Assistance Grant Program
Eligible borrowers can receive a maximum of $2,000 grant contribution at the residential mortgage loan closing. Continue Reading Citizens Trust Bank Unveils Down Payment Assistance Grant Program
New Home Sales Inched Down in February
The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $400,500. Continue Reading New Home Sales Inched Down in February
More Listings, Higher Prices in Florida’s Housing Market
The statewide inventory was up year-over-year by 36.5% for existing single-family homes and up 73.3% for condo-townhouse units. Continue Reading More Listings, Higher Prices in Florida’s Housing Market
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