U.S. Housing Market
Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
The townhomes offer two-story, open-concept floor plans ranging from 1,343 to 1,392 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths. Continue Reading Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Vertical construction began last October, with the first units expected in April and full project completion slated for early 2027. Continue Reading First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Home Affordability in Q4 Remained Mostly Elusive
ATTOM added the median sales price of a home has risen 54% over the past five years while typical wages only increased by 29%. Continue Reading Home Affordability in Q4 Remained Mostly Elusive
Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
“The December decrease reversed gains from the prior two months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Single-Family BTR Community in Austin
Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on its latest Texas development: Amavi Northwest Austin, a single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) community in the Northwest Austin/Round Rock metropolitan area. The gated, pet-friendly community will feature 144 three- and...
Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
“We are removing a hurdle from the loan application process,” said Cyndi Danko, senior vice president and single-family chief credit officer. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
HUD Allocates $10 Million in Grants to Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD said the funds will be used “to increase homeownership rates among historically underserved communities.” Continue Reading HUD Allocates $10 Million in Grants to Housing Counseling Agencies
What’s Driving Today’s Homebuyers: Price or Location?
56% of survey respondents cited price as being more important than location, which was cited by 50%. Continue Reading What’s Driving Today’s Homebuyers: Price or Location?
Zillow to Provide Multifamily Rental Listings on Realtor.com
Zillow will begin syndicating multifamily rental listings to Realtor.com later this spring. Continue Reading Zillow to Provide Multifamily Rental Listings on Realtor.com
Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
The Refinance Index increased 8% from the previous week and was 2% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
Realtor.com: More Affordable Homes Available in February
Affordable homeownership opportunities in February were more abundant compared to one year earlier, according to Realtor.com's housing report for February. Last month, homes in the $200,000 to $350,000 price range grew by 20.6% compared to February 2023, outpacing all...
Redfin: Black Millennials Half as Likely to Own Homes as Whites
Redfin stated that only 7% of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical Black household. Continue Reading Redfin: Black Millennials Half as Likely to Own Homes as Whites
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Is Climate Change to Blame for Florida’s Expensive Property Insurance?
“Florida had only 8% of U.S. property claims and 80% of the property litigation in the U.S.,” said Jeff Brandes, a former state senator. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Is Climate Change to Blame for Florida’s Expensive Property Insurance?
Johnny Carson’s One-Time New York Home Listed for $5.3 Million
Carson bought the home in 1959 when he was hosting the game show “Who Do You Trust?
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 25-March 1
This week’s Hits and Misses includes Macy’s store closings, the CFPB’s opaqueness and living in a Mercedes-Benz (but not a car). Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 25-March 1
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