U.S. Housing Market
New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
The initial cohort of Housing Acceleration Fund awards are expected to result in approximately 1,800 new homes. Continue Reading New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
Beeline Announces First Blockchain-Recorded Home Equity Transactions
BeelineEquity closed five blockchain-tracked equity transactions, with five more scheduled this month. Continue Reading Beeline Announces First Blockchain-Recorded Home Equity Transactions
Study: Detroit is the Top City for Property Tax Rates
When it comes to property taxes across the nation’s major cities, Detroit homeowners pay the highest amounts while their counterparts in Honolulu pay the lowest. According to the latest 50-State Property Tax Comparison Study published by the Lincoln Institute of Land...
Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability in Decline
The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 10% on a seasonally adjusted basis. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability in Decline
Historic Milwaukee Nursing Home to Become Affordable Housing Development
The four-story property opened in 1929 as the Milwaukee Jewish Home for the Aged. Continue Reading Historic Milwaukee Nursing Home to Become Affordable Housing Development
Study: Social and Economic Issues Influence People Planning to Move
Nearly one in five (19.3%) respondents said they wanted to relocate to a place better aligned with their views on social issues. Continue Reading Study: Social and Economic Issues Influence People Planning to Move
Foreclosure Activity Records Uptick in August
Nationwide, one in every 4,113 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Records Uptick in August
Mortgage Application Activity Down Again
“Credit availability in August increased slightly but remained close to the very low levels last seen in January 2013,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Again
Realtor.com Debuts Listing Toolkit to Help Agents with Sales
“Leveraging the insights and tools in our new Listing Toolkit can help agents get in front of and wow seller prospects,” said Realtor.com’s Blake Elmquist. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts Listing Toolkit to Help Agents with Sales
Appraisal Institute Debuts Program to Expand Appraiser Base
Participant priority is given to veterans, minorities and those in designated rural areas. Continue Reading Appraisal Institute Debuts Program to Expand Appraiser Base
Amazon to Finance Affordable Homeownership Initiative
his marks the first time the Amazon Housing Equity Fund is being used to create access to homeownership. Continue Reading Amazon to Finance Affordable Homeownership Initiative
Groucho Marx’s One-Time Long Island Home Listed for $2.3 Million
The cigar-chomping funnyman lived at the residence from 1926 through 1931. Continue Reading Groucho Marx’s One-Time Long Island Home Listed for $2.3 Million
Zillow: More New Listings Available for Home Buyers
“Those still shopping for homes late in summer were offered a bit of relief, and not all from expected sources,” said Zillow’s Jeff Tucker. Continue Reading Zillow: More New Listings Available for Home Buyers
CoreLogic: Home Prices Up 2.5% for July
CoreLogic projected year-over-year U.S. home price gains will reach 3.5% by July 2024. Continue Reading CoreLogic: Home Prices Up 2.5% for July
1 in 8 San Francisco Homeowners Lose Money in Sale
“Some condos in the Bay Area are now worth less than their owners bought them for in 2018 and 2019,” said real estate agent Andrea Chopp. Continue Reading 1 in 8 San Francisco Homeowners Lose Money in Sale
