U.S. Housing Market
Wisconsin Home Sales Rise Despite Decline in New Listings
The median price for December was $312,750, up by 2.5% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Rise Despite Decline in New Listings
Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Ginnie Mae added that its financing benefited approximately 1.4 million households, out of which an estimated 43.9% were first-time homeowners. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Existing Home Sales Up 1.5% in September
The median existing home price for all housing types was $415,200, up 2.1% from the $406,700 recorded one year earlier. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 1.5% in September
Report: 46.1% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich During Q3
At the other end of the spectrum, about 2.8% of mortgaged residential properties were considered seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: 46.1% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich During Q3
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The median home price continued to hold steady at $299,900. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate Cited in New Lawsuit Over Commissions
This is the latest lawsuit that challenges the longstanding real estate commission protocol. Continue Reading Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate Cited in New Lawsuit Over Commissions
loanDepot Unveils melloNow Underwriting Engine
The company has been beta-testing the system for the last several quarters. Continue Reading loanDepot Unveils melloNow Underwriting Engine
Mortgage Credit Availability Down in November
“Credit availability in November declined to its lowest level in four months, driven by reduced offerings of non-QM and jumbo loan programs,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Down in November
Rocket Homes App Now Available on Apple CarPlay
Rocket noted that more than 98% of cars in the U.S. support CarPlay. Continue Reading Rocket Homes App Now Available on Apple CarPlay
Thompson Thrift Announces Latest Florida Community
The property will be Thompson Thrift’s 14th residential community in the state. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift Announces Latest Florida Community
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: HUD’s Self-Congratulatory Accolades
Editor Phil Hall considers a HUD press release highlighting the “unprecedented homeownership achievements” of Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: HUD’s Self-Congratulatory Accolades
The Bainbridge Companies Opens First Developed Community in Texas
“Bainbridge Creekside marks our first official build in Texas,” said Mario Gonzalez, vice president of development. Continue Reading The Bainbridge Companies Opens First Developed Community in Texas
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 4-8
This week’s round-up includes a governor who wants to build a lot of starter homes, an unlikely choice for Person of the Year and Jamie Dimon’s cantankerous slam of cryptocurrency. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 4-8
Tech Trends: Using Technology to Take Advantage of Falling Mortgage Rates
“Brokers deserve access to the same quality tools as their enterprise lender colleagues,” said Floify President and General Manager Sofia Rossato. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Using Technology to Take Advantage of Falling Mortgage Rates
MG Properties Acquires Denver Apartment Community for $76 Million
“This investment reflects our confidence in Denver’s economic growth potential,” said Jeff Gleiberman, president of MG Properties. Continue Reading MG Properties Acquires Denver Apartment Community for $76 Million













