U.S. Housing Market
Realtor.com to Debut FlyAround, Offering 360-Degree Views of Properties
Roll out is slated over the next few weeks. Continue Reading Realtor.com to Debut FlyAround, Offering 360-Degree Views of Properties
Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.17% as of Oct. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Again
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.7% from 19% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Again
Virginia Home Sales Surge Amid Wider Inventory
The median sales price in Virginia was $446,144 in June, up by almost $15,000 for a 3.4% year-over-year uptick. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Surge Amid Wider Inventory
Alabama Home Sales Up 8.2%
Alabama’s median sales price last month was $233,458, a 1.4% increase from May and a 2% annual increase. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up 8.2%
California Association of Realtors Provides More Funding for Closing Cost Assistance Program
Under the program, eligible low- and moderate-income homebuyers will receive up to $10,000 in financial support to cover their closing costs. Continue Reading California Association of Realtors Provides More Funding for Closing Cost Assistance Program
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Sinks Under Mortgage Rate Pressure
“Mortgage rates persistently over 7% appear to be deepening the malaise consumers feel about the home purchase market,” said Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan. Continue Reading Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Sinks Under Mortgage Rate Pressure
Capital Square Teams with Japanese Firm to Acquire BFR Single-Family Community in Texas
The 100-unit Creekside Terrace is being developed by Pulte Homes. Continue Reading Capital Square Teams with Japanese Firm to Acquire BFR Single-Family Community in Texas
New Energy-Efficient Townhome Community Opens in Long Beach
The Dawson is located in the city’s historic Rose Park neighborhood. Continue Reading New Energy-Efficient Townhome Community Opens in Long Beach
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Take Out $20 Million Mortgage on Their New Beverly Hills Home
The residence encompasses 38,000 square feet with 12 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms and parking for 92 cars. Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Take Out $20 Million Mortgage on Their New Beverly Hills Home
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 2-6
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dave Portnoy and a century-old Iowa jailhouse are in the spotlight with the Hits and Misses for this week. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 2-6
Auction Scheduled for Jacqueline Kennedy’s Georgetown Mansion
The property was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976. Continue Reading Auction Scheduled for Jacqueline Kennedy’s Georgetown Mansion
Herbie Huesman Named SVP of Real Estate at USAA FSB
Most recently, Huesman served as the bank’s interim general manager for real estate. Continue Reading Herbie Huesman Named SVP of Real Estate at USAA FSB
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 7.49%
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted the market is facing “the highest mortgage rates in a generation.” Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 7.49%
RFK Jr. Offers Proposal to Expand Homeownership
The presidential candidate called out Black Rock, State Street and Vanguard for snapping up single-family homes. Continue Reading RFK Jr. Offers Proposal to Expand Homeownership
