U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
“Most of last month’s supply growth was in loan programs that allowed for cash-out refinance and on investor homes,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
The median existing home price for all housing types in February was $398,000, up by 0.3% from one year ago ($396,800). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
“As you are aware, the Trump administration is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all Americans,” said HUD’s Craig Trainor in his letter. Continue Reading HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
HUD Allocates $10 Million in Grants to Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD said the funds will be used “to increase homeownership rates among historically underserved communities.” Continue Reading HUD Allocates $10 Million in Grants to Housing Counseling Agencies
What’s Driving Today’s Homebuyers: Price or Location?
56% of survey respondents cited price as being more important than location, which was cited by 50%. Continue Reading What’s Driving Today’s Homebuyers: Price or Location?
Zillow to Provide Multifamily Rental Listings on Realtor.com
Zillow will begin syndicating multifamily rental listings to Realtor.com later this spring. Continue Reading Zillow to Provide Multifamily Rental Listings on Realtor.com
Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
The Refinance Index increased 8% from the previous week and was 2% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
Realtor.com: More Affordable Homes Available in February
Affordable homeownership opportunities in February were more abundant compared to one year earlier, according to Realtor.com's housing report for February. Last month, homes in the $200,000 to $350,000 price range grew by 20.6% compared to February 2023, outpacing all...
Redfin: Black Millennials Half as Likely to Own Homes as Whites
Redfin stated that only 7% of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical Black household. Continue Reading Redfin: Black Millennials Half as Likely to Own Homes as Whites
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Is Climate Change to Blame for Florida’s Expensive Property Insurance?
“Florida had only 8% of U.S. property claims and 80% of the property litigation in the U.S.,” said Jeff Brandes, a former state senator. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Is Climate Change to Blame for Florida’s Expensive Property Insurance?
Johnny Carson’s One-Time New York Home Listed for $5.3 Million
Carson bought the home in 1959 when he was hosting the game show “Who Do You Trust?
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 25-March 1
This week’s Hits and Misses includes Macy’s store closings, the CFPB’s opaqueness and living in a Mercedes-Benz (but not a car). Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 25-March 1
1830 Farmhouse Being Offered for Free, But There is a Catch
The residence includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two chimneys and five fireplaces. Continue Reading 1830 Farmhouse Being Offered for Free, But There is a Catch
