U.S. Housing Market
Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
The trade groups called for “responsibly reducing mortgage insurance premiums.” Continue Reading Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing
New Foundations DPA provides 3.5% down payment assistance on the purchase price of a single- or double-wide manufactured home on a permanent foundation. Continue Reading Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing
NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
NewDay USA said this new product will allow veterans to “compete like cash buyers and close in as few as 15 days.” Continue Reading NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
JLL Capital Markets Secures $565 Million Construction Financing for New Miami Luxury Condo Tower
As of last month, The Residences at 1428 is 57% presold. Continue Reading JLL Capital Markets Secures $565 Million Construction Financing for New Miami Luxury Condo Tower
LA Mansion That Was Once the Most Expensive Listed Home is Headed to Foreclosure Auction
The property’s last owner was financier Gary Winnick, who acquired it in 2000 for $94 million. Continue Reading LA Mansion That Was Once the Most Expensive Listed Home is Headed to Foreclosure Auction
Zillow: Travis Kelce is the Football Player Most Americans Want as a Neighbor
Most Americans cited Snoop Dogg as the halftime performer they most wanted living next door. Continue Reading Zillow: Travis Kelce is the Football Player Most Americans Want as a Neighbor
S&P Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up, But Deceleration is Taking Root
Detroit accelerated with an 8.2% year-over-year gain. Continue Reading S&P Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up, But Deceleration is Taking Root
Construction Begins on $76 Million Apartment Development in Georgia
The new development covers 22 acres and will encompass 300 units spread across eight three-story buildings. Continue Reading Construction Begins on $76 Million Apartment Development in Georgia
Sena Kwawu Joins Leadership Team at Cinch Home Services
Before joining the company, Kwawu was senior vice president of operations at Frontdoor Inc. Continue Reading Sena Kwawu Joins Leadership Team at Cinch Home Services
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Score One for the Gas Stoves
New federal energy-efficiency standards gave a thumbs up to 97% of the gas stoves now on the market. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Score One for the Gas Stoves
Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Rolls Out HELOC Product
The new product allows self-employed homeowners to tap into their home equity while retaining their first mortgage. Continue Reading Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Rolls Out HELOC Product
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 22-26
This week’s Hits and Misses considers a new real estate trade group, increased attention on Native American housing and the collapse of a historic church. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 22-26
Pending Home Sales Up by 8.3%
NAR also released its Economic Outlook as of January 2024, projecting a 13% year-over-year increase in existing home sales for 2024 to 4.62 million. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up by 8.3%
Mortgage Rates and Purchase Loan Applications Inch Up
“We anticipate a busier spring homebuying season than 2023,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates and Purchase Loan Applications Inch Up
Single-Family Home Sales, Buyer Affordability Ticked Up in December
The national median mortgage payment was $2,055 in December. Continue Reading Single-Family Home Sales, Buyer Affordability Ticked Up in December
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