U.S. Housing Market
$21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
The property at 51 East Bay Street encompasses four structures totaling over 15,700 square feet. Continue Reading $21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
The statewide median price of existing single-family homes in California fell by 2% from the second quarter to the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
Freddie Mac Expands CHOICEHome Mortgage Program to Single-Section Manufactured Homes
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the expansion of its CHOICEHome conventional financing options to include modern single-section manufactured homes. Previously, Freddie Mac provided multi-section factory-built homes with a 3% down payment option. As of today,...
Citadel Credit Union Debuts Program to Aid Philadelphia-Area Black and Hispanic Homeowners
The program will provide provides up to $18,000 in assistance for purchase, refinance, or improvement of a primary residence in qualified communities. Continue Reading Citadel Credit Union Debuts Program to Aid Philadelphia-Area Black and Hispanic Homeowners
FHFA Allows Fannie and Freddie to Invest Further in LIHTC Properties
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit welcomed the announcement shortly after it was released. Continue Reading FHFA Allows Fannie and Freddie to Invest Further in LIHTC Properties
RE/MAX: Home Sales Down While Inventory Grows
“October had some encouraging signs – especially compared to a year ago,” said Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX LLC. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Down While Inventory Grows
Builder Confidence Mixed in Market for New Multifamily Housing
“High operating costs are creating problems for existing properties, especially affordable properties,” said Lance Swank, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Mixed in Market for New Multifamily Housing
Housing Starts Inched Up in October
Single‐family housing completions in October were down 0.9% from the revised September rate of 1 million. Continue Reading Housing Starts Inched Up in October
New Home Purchase Applications Up Nearly 40% in October
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $397,550 in September to $390,225 in October. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Applications Up Nearly 40% in October
Builder Confidence Down for Fourth Consecutive Month
NAHB is forecasting approximately a 5% increase for single-family starts in 2024. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Down for Fourth Consecutive Month
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The town’s residents include venture capitalists and billionaires. Continue Reading The Most Expensive ZIP Code Is…
Mortgage Rates Drop for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.44% as of Nov. 16, down from last week when it averaged 7.5%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Third Straight Week
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The lowest score was Mississippi’s 672. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Average Credit Score Is…
Younger Buyers Expressing Greater Interest in ‘House Hacking’
Zillow’s Manny Garcia noted that “rental income can step in to help with mortgage qualification and smoothing out those monthly payments.” Continue Reading Younger Buyers Expressing Greater Interest in ‘House Hacking’
Guaranteed Rate Debuts ‘Lock It, List It’ Program for Real Estate Agents
“Lock it, List it” will also be available for high balance mortgages. Continue Reading Guaranteed Rate Debuts ‘Lock It, List It’ Program for Real Estate Agents
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