U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 13-17
A “pied-à-terre tax” aimed at New York City’s wealthiest property owners, the Wall Street Journal slams home builders, and a Massachusetts town rejects a 50% property tax hike. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 13-17
Florida Home Sales Continue to Rise
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in March was $420,000, up 1.8% from the previous year. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Continue to Rise
NYC Mayor Mamdani Backpedals on Promise to Expand Housing Voucher Program
He blamed the administration of his predecessor, Eric Adams, for his change in direction. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Backpedals on Promise to Expand Housing Voucher Program
Zillow Unveils New Marketing Campaign
The campaign debuts on Feb. 1 during the telecast of the Grammy Awards on CBS and Paramount+. Continue Reading Zillow Unveils New Marketing Campaign
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
Alabama Home Sales and Prices in Decline
The decline in sales and prices amid 15,072 active listings, up 37.2% from one year ago. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales and Prices in Decline
Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
Last month, the share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance declined 1 basis point to 0.11%. Continue Reading Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
Naples, Florida, Tops List of the Best Places to Live in the US
On the flip side, Puerto Rico’s capital city San Juan placed last among the 150 cities. Continue Reading Naples, Florida, Tops List of the Best Places to Live in the US
The Most Affordable Beach Town in America Is…
Pascagoula, Mississippi, topped the rankings thanks to a housing market with a median list price of $164,900. Continue Reading The Most Affordable Beach Town in America Is…
Broker Demands $23K Commission from Elderly Widow After Broken Leg Results in Canceled Home Sale
Jackeline Estrada and her buyers amicably agreed to cancel the sale. Continue Reading Broker Demands $23K Commission from Elderly Widow After Broken Leg Results in Canceled Home Sale
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Illegal Immigrant Impact on Housing
The U.S. government is not addressing impact of a massive influx of illegal immigrants on the housing market. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Illegal Immigrant Impact on Housing
40% of New Mortgages Went to Buyers Under 35
Redfin determined the median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers last year was 35. Continue Reading 40% of New Mortgages Went to Buyers Under 35
New Record High for Pennsylvania’s Median Home Sales Price
Last month, Pennsylvania’s home sales were up by 11% from the previous month. Continue Reading New Record High for Pennsylvania’s Median Home Sales Price
MBA’s CEO Blasts Biden for Tying ‘Regulatory Knots’ Around Housing Professionals
“Such confusion poses a serious threat to a smoothly functioning and sustainable market,” he said. Continue Reading MBA’s CEO Blasts Biden for Tying ‘Regulatory Knots’ Around Housing Professionals
The Best City for Veterans to Live Is…
Tampa topped the new ranking compiled by Veterans United Home Loans. Continue Reading The Best City for Veterans to Live Is…
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