U.S. Housing Market
Existing Home Sales Up in October
“Home sales increased in October even with the government shutdown due to homebuyers taking advantage of lower mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “ Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in October
Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Mortgage activity increased quarterly in 98 of the 209 metropolitan areas analyzed by ATTOM. Continue Reading Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
“Climate risks are no longer a distant threat for U.S. housing—they are a present reality that put a large chunk of US real estate value at risk,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
“The path back to normal housing costs doesn’t require a crash in home prices—stability may be enough,” said Redfin’s Asas Khan. Continue Reading Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
The Best and Worst Places to Retire Are…
California had four of the five worst cities for retirement. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Places to Retire Are…
Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop
The MBA stated the total number of loans now in forbearance was 0.22% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop
North Carolina Regional MLS in Collaboration for Interactive Video Software Platform
NCRMLS represents over 12,000 brokers and appraisers, with a footprint encompassing over 47% of North Carolina. Continue Reading North Carolina Regional MLS in Collaboration for Interactive Video Software Platform
Homeownership Rates for Asian Americans and Hispanics at Record Highs
Homeownership rates for Asian Americans and Hispanics reached historic peaks in the latest data report published by the National Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Homeownership Rates for Asian Americans and Hispanics at Record Highs
Another Real Estate Commission Lawsuit is Filed, This Time in Nevada
Another week, another copycat lawsuit regarding real estate broker commissions! The latest was filed on Feb. 16 in Nevada, marking the second filed in the state this year. According to combined media reports, the new lawsuit involves Andrea Boykin, who sold her Las...
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
In a political measurement, Blue States have 29.17% higher real-estate property taxes than Red States. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Mortgage Start-Up Tomo Debuts AI-Driven Real Estate Portal
“Tomo’s beginnings as a mortgage company set us apart in the real estate industry,” said Tomo co-founder and CEO Greg Schwartz. Continue Reading Mortgage Start-Up Tomo Debuts AI-Driven Real Estate Portal
Florida Estate in Zelensky Hoax Story Going Up For Auction
“I can confirm the property has not been sold to Zelensky or to any other nation’s leader,” said David Ashcroft, Platinum’s managing director. Continue Reading Florida Estate in Zelensky Hoax Story Going Up For Auction
Northmarq Completes Sale of Two Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Communities
The communities encompassed 277 lots in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. Continue Reading Northmarq Completes Sale of Two Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Communities
Montana Judge Blocks Development Over Potential Groundwater Level Depletion
Horse Creek Hills is envisioned as a 442-acre property consisting of 39 residential and two commercial lots. Continue Reading Montana Judge Blocks Development Over Potential Groundwater Level Depletion
Michael Dell Lists Second Boston Penthouse for $10.9 Million
The tech mogul acquired the property in 2016. Continue Reading Michael Dell Lists Second Boston Penthouse for $10.9 Million
