U.S. Housing Market
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Real estate isn’t just a financial decision—it’s a psychological one. Only a human being can navigate both. Continue Reading AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Pre-Leasing Begins on Greystar’s New Denver High-Rise Community
In addition to the residences, The Parson will feature 4,100 square feet of ground floor retail space. Continue Reading Pre-Leasing Begins on Greystar’s New Denver High-Rise Community
Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
Builder Confidence at 6-Month High
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz forecasted “single-family starts will rise about 5% this year.” Continue Reading Builder Confidence at 6-Month High
Investors Bought 26% of Affordable Homes During Q4 2023
Single-family homes represented 68.6% of investor purchases in the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Investors Bought 26% of Affordable Homes During Q4 2023
Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
This transaction is Guild’s sixth acquisition since 2021. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
Mortgage Application Activity Down 2.3%
The Refinance Index decreased 2% from the previous week and was 12% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 2.3%
Foreclosure Activity is On the Rise
Monthly increases in foreclosure completions were recorded in 19 states. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity is On the Rise
Homeowners Staying Longer in Their Houses
The typical U.S. homeowner has spent 11.9 years in their home. Continue Reading Homeowners Staying Longer in Their Houses
Regent Properties Previews Plans for New California Community
Construction is set to start in 2025, and homes are expected to be move-in ready by 2026. Continue Reading Regent Properties Previews Plans for New California Community
Florida and Texas Lead the Nation for Master-Planned Community Sales
Florida MPCs accounted for 40% of new home sales in the top 50 list while developments in Texas followed closely with 34%. Continue Reading Florida and Texas Lead the Nation for Master-Planned Community Sales
Mattamy Homes Purchases 49 Acres for North Carolina Community
The Orlando-headquartered homebuilder Mattamy Homes announced the expansion of its presence in Harnett County, North Carolina, with the purchase of 49 acres that will become the site of the upcoming Cardinal Landing community. The new community will consist of 140...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Who’s Afraid of the Sitzer/Burnett Verdict?
Editor Phil Hall considers why some brokers feel the “impact of commission lawsuits” will challenge how they do business this year. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Who’s Afraid of the Sitzer/Burnett Verdict?
