U.S. Housing Market
Report: Nearly 44% of Homes Carry HOA Fees
Roughly one-third (33.4%) of single-family homes now carry HOA fees. Continue Reading Report: Nearly 44% of Homes Carry HOA Fees
Lennar Unveils New 55+ Community in Central Oregon
Pricing on the new residences start in the low $400,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils New 55+ Community in Central Oregon
Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales were up in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
“Builders are hesitant to start new projects because in today’s buyer’s market, it doesn’t make financial sense,” said Jesse Landin, a Redfin Premier agent in San Antonio. Continue Reading Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
The Refinance Index increased by 9% and was also 111% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Ended 2023 in Decline
The holiday adjusted Refinance Index decreased 18% from two weeks ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Ended 2023 in Decline
Middleburg Communities to Develop BTR Community in North Carolina
Construction on Hamlet Barclay West is expected to begin later this month. Continue Reading Middleburg Communities to Develop BTR Community in North Carolina
Not Moving Out: Billy Joel Says ‘Nobody’ Wants to Buy His $49 Million Mansion
The Grammy winner has been trying to find a seller since 2008. Continue Reading Not Moving Out: Billy Joel Says ‘Nobody’ Wants to Buy His $49 Million Mansion
New Studies Detail 2023’s Inbound and Outbound Migration Patterns
U-Haul reported Texas attracted the largest number of state-to-state movers using the company’s equipment in 2023. Continue Reading New Studies Detail 2023’s Inbound and Outbound Migration Patterns
Argyle Real Estate Partners Acquires South Carolina Community
The acquisition marks the company’s first in the Charleston market. Continue Reading Argyle Real Estate Partners Acquires South Carolina Community
New Supportive Housing Community Opens in Los Angeles
The three-story SagePointe building has 55 one-bedroom apartments and a two-bedroom manager’s home. Continue Reading New Supportive Housing Community Opens in Los Angeles
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 25-29
A lack of affordable homeownership options, another lawsuit over broker commissions and the sale of a Frank Lloyd Wright house tops this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 25-29
New Study Ranks the Best Reverse Mortgage Companies
Longbridge Financial was praised as “Best for Low Interest Rates.” Continue Reading New Study Ranks the Best Reverse Mortgage Companies
Level of Homebuyer Relocation at 18-Month Low
Los Angeles recorded the highest volume of outward migration. Continue Reading Level of Homebuyer Relocation at 18-Month Low
Zillow Sues Two MLSs for Blocking Use of ShowingTime Tool
“We believe the actions by these two MLSs are anticompetitive,” said Errol Samuelson, Zillow Group’s chief industry development officer. Continue Reading Zillow Sues Two MLSs for Blocking Use of ShowingTime Tool
