U.S. Housing Market
Disney Names Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO
D’Amaro has served as chairman of the Disney Experiences segment since 2020. Continue Reading Disney Names Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO
Median Luxury Home Sale Price Reaches $1.31 Million
While active listings of luxury homes for sale increased 5.6% year-over-year in December, that marked the slowest growth since April. Continue Reading Median Luxury Home Sale Price Reaches $1.31 Million
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
The Best Day for Buying a House Is…
Buyers who close on Christmas Eve enjoyed the lowest premium above the automated valuation model. Continue Reading The Best Day for Buying a House Is…
New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
acancy is expected to hold at 8.2% through the end of December before easing to 7.9% by the end of 2026. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
Fewer Listings, Fewer Home Sales in New York State
The median price of homes went up 9.6% in January to $400,000 from the $365,000 median price in January 2023. Continue Reading Fewer Listings, Fewer Home Sales in New York State
Mortgage Rates Creep Up to the 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.90% as of Feb. 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.77%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Creep Up to the 7% Level
Scientists Group Calls on Feds to Establish a National Housing Loss Rate
The proposal calls for a housing-focused federal agency to take the lead on this project. Continue Reading Scientists Group Calls on Feds to Establish a National Housing Loss Rate
Mill Creek Residential Begins Preleasing on Dallas Mixed-Use Apartment Community
The seven-story community features 204 apartments and 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Continue Reading Mill Creek Residential Begins Preleasing on Dallas Mixed-Use Apartment Community
Existing Home Sales Up in January
“The median home price reached an all-time high for the month of January,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in January
Median Rents Down for Sixth Straight Month
Asking rents for one-bedroom units increased by a scant 0.1% year-over-year to $1,591 in January. Continue Reading Median Rents Down for Sixth Straight Month
CVS Health Provides $35 Million for Affordable Housing Projects in Hawaii
“These investments and collaborations echo our longstanding commitment to supporting and uplifting the people of Hawaii,” said CVS’ Scott Sutton. Continue Reading CVS Health Provides $35 Million for Affordable Housing Projects in Hawaii
FHA Launches New Loan Modification Option
Mortgage servicers may begin implementing Payment Supplement on May 1. Continue Reading FHA Launches New Loan Modification Option
The House Where Jeff Bezos Created Amazon Sells for $2.29 Million
Bezos was reportedly renting the home for $890 a month in 1994 when he used his garage as the office of Amazon. Continue Reading The House Where Jeff Bezos Created Amazon Sells for $2.29 Million
HUD Allocates $115 Million in Grants to Rental Housing for Low-Income Seniors
FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon said the funds “offer a solution to address the persistent housing needs of seniors across the nation.” Continue Reading HUD Allocates $115 Million in Grants to Rental Housing for Low-Income Seniors












