U.S. Housing Market
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
The program provides grant funding for homebuyer downpayment assistance, housing development and rehabilitation, and legal assistance for property owners. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Thought leaders saying the right thing, revenge seekers doing the wrong thing, and a new movie and book worth pursuing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Housing Starts Down for December
This is down by 8.6% from the revised November figure of 1.12 million. Continue Reading Housing Starts Down for December
California’s Home Sales Remain Near 16-Year Low
California’s statewide median price dipped 0.3% from November’s $822,200 to $819,740 in December. Continue Reading California’s Home Sales Remain Near 16-Year Low
Pennsylvania Home Sales Down 7.2% From Last Year
The median price for the state dipped to $213,699 last month from $218,380 in November, although prices were up 9% from December 2022. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Down 7.2% From Last Year
Alec Baldwin Tries to Sell His Mansion on YouTube
The actor is asking roughly $19 million for the Hamptons property. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Tries to Sell His Mansion on YouTube
The City with the Biggest Yards Is…
Hoboken, New Jersey, had the smallest average yard sizes out of 2,000 cities. Continue Reading The City with the Biggest Yards Is…
Mortgage Application Activity Up 10.4%
The Refinance Index increased 11% from the previous week and was 10% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 10.4%
RE/MAX: December Home Sales Down 7.3% Year-Over-Year
The median sold price of $400,000 was 3.9% (or $15,000) higher than December 2022 and but was also 1.2% lower than November. Continue Reading RE/MAX: December Home Sales Down 7.3% Year-Over-Year
Community Preservation Partners to Renovate Wisconsin Affordable Housing Complex
CPP’s total investment is approximately $27.4 million, which includes a purchase price of $8 million. Continue Reading Community Preservation Partners to Renovate Wisconsin Affordable Housing Complex
Study: Single Women Own More Homes Than Single Men in 47 States
Alaska, North Dakota and South Dakota are the only states where single men own a higher share of homes than single women. Continue Reading Study: Single Women Own More Homes Than Single Men in 47 States
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 8-12
This week’s Hits and Misses include a NAR leadership exit, a challenge to a controversial verdict and loan modification victims getting minimal justice. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 8-12
