U.S. Housing Market
Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
“An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market,” the senator said. Continue Reading Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
“Builders continue to face several issues that include labor and lot shortages as well as elevated regulatory and material costs,” said NAHB’s Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
For 2025 as a whole, the state recorded an annual sales level of 271,590, an increase of 0.9% from the revised sales level of 269,170 reported in 2024. Continue Reading California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
Mill Creek Residential Acquires 290-Unit Apartment Community in Austin
The 290-unit, three-story community was built in 1997. Continue Reading Mill Creek Residential Acquires 290-Unit Apartment Community in Austin
Sen. JD Vance: ’20 Million Illegal Aliens’ Preventing Affordable Homeownership
The Ohio Republican responded to anti-Trump comments by a financial journalist. Continue Reading Sen. JD Vance: ’20 Million Illegal Aliens’ Preventing Affordable Homeownership
Multifamily Developer Wood Partners Enters RI and NH Markets
Both properties are expected to deliver their first units in the Spring of 2025. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Wood Partners Enters RI and NH Markets
Real Estate Investor Fights $180K Fine for Illegal Airbnb at Las Vegas Property
Xin Tao said the city was aware of the unauthorized Airbnb usage as early as October 2021. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Fights $180K Fine for Illegal Airbnb at Las Vegas Property
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 10-14
An update to the VA home loan program, the CFPB trying to help mortgage originators and Jack in the Box marching into Georgia top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 10-14
Upstate NY Island with Celebrity Past Listed for Nearly $3 Million
The property was once owned by actress/model Brooke Shields. Continue Reading Upstate NY Island with Celebrity Past Listed for Nearly $3 Million
RE/MAX: Increased Inventory and New Listings Help Fuel Rising Home Sales
The number of newly listed homes was up 5.3% from April and was 15.1% compared to May 2023. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Increased Inventory and New Listings Help Fuel Rising Home Sales
San Jose to Allow Homeowners to Sell ADUs
San Jose’s ADU sales will begin on July 18. Continue Reading San Jose to Allow Homeowners to Sell ADUs
MBA: Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 13.8% in May
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $405,490 in April to $400,150 in May. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 13.8% in May
Chris Pratt Slashes Price on Pacific Palisades Estate
Pratt’s residence was featured on the Netflix series “Get Organized with the Home Edit.” Continue Reading Chris Pratt Slashes Price on Pacific Palisades Estate
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