U.S. Housing Market
Q3 Home Prices Up in 77% of Metro Markets
Eight of the 10 most expensive markets were in California, led by the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro at $1.9 million, up by 0.8% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Q3 Home Prices Up in 77% of Metro Markets
Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Nationwide, the number of VA loans rose 3% year-over-year in August, while the number of conventional loans declined 9%. Continue Reading Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Rudyard Kipling’s 1896 Vermont Stable to Become Rental Housing
The English-born Kipling lived at an estate in Vermont from 1892 through 1896. Continue Reading Rudyard Kipling’s 1896 Vermont Stable to Become Rental Housing
Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Mississippi homeowners have the least to gain in this scenario. Continue Reading Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
The Fed ignores the president, FICO lobbies Congress, and Grant Cardone needs a CFO. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
FHFA Sets 2024 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps at $70 Billion Per GSE
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit welcomed the announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Sets 2024 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps at $70 Billion Per GSE
FHA Increases Allowable Fees for Inspections of Vacant Single Family Homes
The inspections are used in a servicer’s preservation and protection of property. Continue Reading FHA Increases Allowable Fees for Inspections of Vacant Single Family Homes
ATTOM: October’s Foreclosure Filings Up 6% from Last Year
Lenders repossessed 3,332 properties through completed foreclosures (REOs) last month. Continue Reading ATTOM: October’s Foreclosure Filings Up 6% from Last Year
More Than One-Third of Homebuyers Received Concessions from Sellers
Among the major metros, the most concessions were in Salt Lake City. Continue Reading More Than One-Third of Homebuyers Received Concessions from Sellers
CoreLogic Teams with Wells Fargo for Real Estate Tax Processing
All applicable employees that are part of Wells Fargo’s Real Estate Tax Team have been offered a similar position at CoreLogic. Continue Reading CoreLogic Teams with Wells Fargo for Real Estate Tax Processing
William Ryan Homes to Open Model Homes in Four DFW-Area Communities
“We are seeing a lot of demand for homes in our price range,” said Scott Dettmer, William Ryan Homes DFW division manager. Continue Reading William Ryan Homes to Open Model Homes in Four DFW-Area Communities
RE/MAX Names Erik Carlson as CEO
Carlson was most recently president and CEO of DISH Network Corp. Continue Reading RE/MAX Names Erik Carlson as CEO
Gannett Teams with Home Solutions on Media Endeavor Aimed at Homeowners
The companies will debut a dedicated home services-focused section titled “Homefront” on the USA Today website. Continue Reading Gannett Teams with Home Solutions on Media Endeavor Aimed at Homeowners
NAR: The Average Homebuyer Has a Six-Digit Household Income
The overwhelming number of buyers were White (81%), compared to Hispanics (7%), Black (7%) and Asian (6%). Continue Reading NAR: The Average Homebuyer Has a Six-Digit Household Income
New Jersey Father and Son Indicted in House Flipping Investor Scam
“These defendants allegedly defrauded investors and mortgage lenders for personal gain,” said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. Continue Reading New Jersey Father and Son Indicted in House Flipping Investor Scam
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