U.S. Housing Market
$60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
The PGP offers up to a 5:1 match of member contributions up to $25,000 per FHLBank Dallas member. Continue Reading $60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
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
Ohio House Overides Gov. DeWine’s Vetoes on Property Tax Reforms
Ohio’s Senate has not set a date for the consideration of overriding the governor’s votes. Continue Reading Ohio House Overides Gov. DeWine’s Vetoes on Property Tax Reforms
Housing Inventory at 5-Year High, But New Listings are Near 2-Year Low
Redfin reported new listings of homes for sale fell 3.2% in June to the lowest seasonally adjusted level since October 2023. Continue Reading Housing Inventory at 5-Year High, But New Listings are Near 2-Year Low
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 14-18
A spike in foreclosure filings, Ohio’s dueling property tax relief efforts, and a congressman facing eviction. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 14-18
ATTOM: Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Continued to Evaporate During Q3
“The dynamics influencing the U.S. housing market appear to continuously work against everyday Americans,” said ATTOM CEO Rob Barber. Continue Reading ATTOM: Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Continued to Evaporate During Q3
Fewer Pending Home Sales During August
“Mortgage rates have been rising above 7% since August, which has diminished the pool of home buyers,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. Continue Reading Fewer Pending Home Sales During August
Now Listed: Train Caboose in the Georgia Woods, $42K, No Utilities or Running Water
What do you get for your money? Well, to be frank, not a great deal. Continue Reading Now Listed: Train Caboose in the Georgia Woods, $42K, No Utilities or Running Water
Guest Opinion: Putting a New Effort into Expanding the Housing Supply
Housing affordability has become increasingly urgent for many Americans over the past decade due to insufficient production and rising demand. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Putting a New Effort into Expanding the Housing Supply
CFPB Mortgage Report: Higher Closing Costs, More Denials for Insufficient Income
Average monthly mortgage payments increased more than 46% last year, from $1,400 in December 2021 to $2,045 in December 2022. Continue Reading CFPB Mortgage Report: Higher Closing Costs, More Denials for Insufficient Income
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Both the seasonally adjusted and the unadjusted Purchase Index dropped 2% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Fannie Mae Launches Spanish-Language Program for Hispanic Homebuyers
“We’re committed to a future where everyone has fair access to sustainable housing,” said Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Launches Spanish-Language Program for Hispanic Homebuyers
Realtor.com Unveils Renovation Calculator for Homeowners Planning Property Upgrades
Users are presented with estimated renovation costs and the potential increase in their home value. Continue Reading Realtor.com Unveils Renovation Calculator for Homeowners Planning Property Upgrades
Christie’s Opens Office in Park City, Utah
The founding agents recorded more than $340 million in closed transaction volume in 2022. Continue Reading Christie’s Opens Office in Park City, Utah
26% of US Homebuyers Seeking to Relocate Elsewhere in the Nation
he California capital of Sacramento is the most popular destination for relocating homebuyers. Continue Reading 26% of US Homebuyers Seeking to Relocate Elsewhere in the Nation
