U.S. Housing Market
Ownify Debuts Home Fund in Colorado
The Ownify Home Fund Colorado will allow qualified first-time buyers to buy their homes through a shared equity partnership rather than with mortgage debt. Continue Reading Ownify Debuts Home Fund in Colorado
ICE Blamed for Austin Multifamily Property Going to Special Servicing
The 294-unit Villas Del Sol property fell delinquent on its Freddie Mac loan Continue Reading ICE Blamed for Austin Multifamily Property Going to Special Servicing
South Florida Real Estate Gets Increased Inquiries from China
“Asia represents the next major growth market for South Florida real estate,” Alfredo Pujol, chairman of the board of the Miami Association of Realtors. Continue Reading South Florida Real Estate Gets Increased Inquiries from China
New Reports Find 2025 Ended with Slowing Home Price Acceleration
“National home prices grew just 1.3% for the year — the weakest full-year gain since 2011” said Nicholas Godec at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Reports Find 2025 Ended with Slowing Home Price Acceleration
Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Discourage Institutional Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
“Today Democrats are introducing legislation to stop Wall Street from snapping up homes in bulk and jacking up rent for families,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Discourage Institutional Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 26-29
This week’s Hits and Misses include the California state government’s unique housing policy priorities and the debate over Fed rate cuts. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 26-29
MBA: Housing Affordability Improved in July
The national median mortgage payment for FHA loan applicants was $1,838 in July, down from $1,907 in June. Continue Reading MBA: Housing Affordability Improved in July
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of Aug. 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
Pending Home Sales Plummeted in July
“A sales recovery did not occur in midsummer,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted in July
Study: Buyers Need to Earn Nearly $80,000 Annually to Afford a Typical Starter Home
On the plus side, listings of starter homes were up nearly 20% year-over-year nationwide in July. Continue Reading Study: Buyers Need to Earn Nearly $80,000 Annually to Afford a Typical Starter Home
Home Mortgage Lending Records Q2 Rebound
Purchase loan activity was up by 32.7% while refinance deals rose by 10.3%. Continue Reading Home Mortgage Lending Records Q2 Rebound
Calque Launches Contingency Buster, a New ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
The product is for homeowners seeking to quickly remove home sale contingencies and debt-to-income constraints at any point in the homebuying process. Continue Reading Calque Launches Contingency Buster, a New ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
California Approves Allstate’s Request for Home Insurance Hike of 34% on Average
This is California’s largest home insurance hike in three years. Continue Reading California Approves Allstate’s Request for Home Insurance Hike of 34% on Average
Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment Hits Record High
The typical homebuyer’s down payment was 18.6% of the purchase price in June. Continue Reading Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment Hits Record High
Mortgage Application Activity Up by a Slight 0.5%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was up by 1% percent from one week earlier, but the unadjusted index was down by 1%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by a Slight 0.5%
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