U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
“We are removing a significant regulatory barrier that added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
Kentucky Considers Freeze on Property Tax Increases for Seniors
The proposal passed Kentucky’s Senate and is now being considered by the General Assembly. Continue Reading Kentucky Considers Freeze on Property Tax Increases for Seniors
Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
WalletHub noted the average household pays $3,119 in real estate property taxes. Continue Reading Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
One in seven homebuyers (14.4%) used FHA loans in December, down from 15.1% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
New Home Sales Down While More Properties Sit on the Market Longer
Nearly two-thirds of homes that were on the market in June were listed for at least 30 days without going under contract. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down While More Properties Sit on the Market Longer
Mortgage Application Activity Drops While Forbearance Levels Inch Up
The number of loans in forbearance increased in June for the first time since October 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops While Forbearance Levels Inch Up
Sales Tumble, Prices Moderate in Florida’s Housing Market
In the second quarter, Florida’s single-family median sales price was $428,000, up 2.4% compared to the same quarter in 2023. Continue Reading Sales Tumble, Prices Moderate in Florida’s Housing Market
New York State Median Home Sales Price Hits Record High
As prices spiked, closed sales tumbled to 8,630 homes, down 17.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading New York State Median Home Sales Price Hits Record High
OUCH! Existing Home Sales Sink to Six-Month Low
The median existing-home price for all housing types in June was $426,900, an all-time high. Continue Reading OUCH! Existing Home Sales Sink to Six-Month Low
Housing Purchase Deals Being Canceled at Record Rate
Home prices only rose by a relatively scant 0.2% in June, the smallest month-over-month increase since January 2023. Continue Reading Housing Purchase Deals Being Canceled at Record Rate
Fannie Mae: Home Price Growth to Moderate as Listings Expand
“The housing market continues to wait for affordability to improve, even as the supply of new and existing homes for sale slowly rises,” said Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan. Continue Reading Fannie Mae: Home Price Growth to Moderate as Listings Expand
Alabama Home Sales Up for Fifth Straight Month
Last month recorded 16,549 active listings, up by 4.9% from the previous month and 43% above the June 2023 level. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up for Fifth Straight Month
Biden Ends Re-election Bid, Leaving His Real Estate Proposals in Limbo
For the real estate industry, Biden’s exit leaves unanswered questions on whether Harris would continue Biden’s proposals. Continue Reading Biden Ends Re-election Bid, Leaving His Real Estate Proposals in Limbo
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 15-19
A presidential plea for rent control, California realtors under a Justice Department magnifying glass and an unlikely viral video hit are among the week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 15-19
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