U.S. Housing Market
Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Construction is expected to begin in May on a site encompassing approximately 16 acres. Continue Reading Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Homebuyers not shopping for the best mortgages, foreclosure levels on the rise, and Zohran Mamdani’s very un-socialist new home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
A new thoroughfare is planned to run directly from the community into downtown Villa Rica. Continue Reading Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
The inventory of homes available for purchase rose 17.9% year-over-year to the highest November level since 2015. Continue Reading Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
Redfin Debuts AI-Powered Tool Offering Listing Information
Redfin plans to make Ask Redfin visible by default in more markets and available on additional platforms in the future. Continue Reading Redfin Debuts AI-Powered Tool Offering Listing Information
Former Boston-Area College Campus to Become Multifamily Community
Alexan Chelmsford will be a 32-acre community with a 340-unit luxury multifamily residence. Continue Reading Former Boston-Area College Campus to Become Multifamily Community
Biden Offers Rare Acknowledgment of Housing Challenges with New Proposals
“I know the cost of housing is so important to you,” said Biden during his State of the Union. Continue Reading Biden Offers Rare Acknowledgment of Housing Challenges with New Proposals
Mortgage Rates Dip, But Still Close to 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% as of March 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.94%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, But Still Close to 7%
The Best Month For Selling a House Is…
“The best time to list is when it makes the most sense for their lives,” said Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen. Continue Reading The Best Month For Selling a House Is…
Three States Have 34 of the 50 Most At-Risk County Housing Markets
The Midwest and South had the most markets considered least likely to decline. Continue Reading Three States Have 34 of the 50 Most At-Risk County Housing Markets
Q4 2023 Home Equity Up by 8.6%
The total number of mortgaged homes in negative equity decreased by 1.1% to 1 million homes, or 1.8% of all mortgaged properties. Continue Reading Q4 2023 Home Equity Up by 8.6%
Biden’s State of the Union Speech to Avoid Housing and Commercial Real Estate Challenges
The Biden agenda proposes increasing the corporate tax rate to 28% and the corporate minimum tax to 21%. Continue Reading Biden’s State of the Union Speech to Avoid Housing and Commercial Real Estate Challenges
Appeals Court Restores ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum to Chicago Ballot
Properties sold for $1.5 million or more would be forced to pay a 3% transfer tax, which is four times the current rate. Continue Reading Appeals Court Restores ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum to Chicago Ballot
Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
“We are removing a hurdle from the loan application process,” said Cyndi Danko, senior vice president and single-family chief credit officer. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
