U.S. Housing Market
Foreclosure Activity Rises Year-Over-Year for Eighth Straight Month
Lenders repossessed 3,872 properties through completed foreclosures last month, up 32% from October 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises Year-Over-Year for Eighth Straight Month
Wolf Valley Homes Launches Program to Encourage Homeownership for Veterans
“Many of our nation’s heroes struggle to find housing options that fit both their needs and budgets,” said Waldon Fenster, a representative of Wolf Valley Homes. Continue Reading Wolf Valley Homes Launches Program to Encourage Homeownership for Veterans
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Expert opinions are divided on the issue. Continue Reading Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Connecticut Cities Increase Fines Against Landlords with Blighted Properties
New Haven and Waterbury are fighting blight in their neighborhoods. Continue Reading Connecticut Cities Increase Fines Against Landlords with Blighted Properties
Kanye West’s Unfinished Malibu Beach House Back on the Market at Reduced Price
West purchased the property in 2021 for $57 million but left unfinished after a highly publicized but ill-fated renovation project. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Unfinished Malibu Beach House Back on the Market at Reduced Price
CFPB and DOJ Sue Texas Developer Colony Ridge, Alleging Illegal Land Sales
Colony Ridge allegedly sold flood-prone land without water, sewer or electrical infrastructure to unsuspecting families. Continue Reading CFPB and DOJ Sue Texas Developer Colony Ridge, Alleging Illegal Land Sales
Developer Proposes 134-Story Apartment Tower for Oklahoma City
If constructed, the tower would be the second tallest U.S. building. Continue Reading Developer Proposes 134-Story Apartment Tower for Oklahoma City
Mortgage Application Activity Trends Downward
The Refinance Index decreased 2% from the previous week, although it was 18% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Trends Downward
Existing Homes Sales Up for First Time in 5 Months
First-time buyers were responsible for 31% of sales in November. Continue Reading Existing Homes Sales Up for First Time in 5 Months
$256 Million in Financing Closed for Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Project in Brooklyn
The project was designed by Bernheimer Architecture and is expected to be completed by June 2026. Continue Reading $256 Million in Financing Closed for Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Project in Brooklyn
Fannie Mae Forecasts Home Sales and Mortgage Origination Recovery in 2024
Current problems including affordability challenges, the lock-in effect, and a lack of homes available for sale are expected to persist. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Forecasts Home Sales and Mortgage Origination Recovery in 2024
California Home Sales Plummet to 16-Year Low
Nearly two-thirds (31) of the state’s 50 counties registered declines in active listings from last year. Continue Reading California Home Sales Plummet to 16-Year Low
21.8% Increase in New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $390,225 in October to $390,049 in November. Continue Reading 21.8% Increase in New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications
Housing Starts Surged in November
Single‐family authorizations in November were at a rate of 976,000, a 0.7% uptick from the revised October figure of 969,000. Continue Reading Housing Starts Surged in November
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: What Will 2024 Offer Us?
Editor Phil Hall offers a few predictions on the state of the economy and housing world in 2024. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: What Will 2024 Offer Us?
