U.S. Housing Market
Toll Brothers Begins Home Sales at New Jacksonville Community
Homes are priced from the mid-$500,000s. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Begins Home Sales at New Jacksonville Community
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 12-16
Jerome Powell drops a bombshell, a new movie celebrates a pioneering banker, and the Washington Commanders debut their new stadium’s design. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 12-16
China and Singapore Lead the World in Online Searches for Miami-Area Real Estate
Part of this renewed interest from Asia could be tied to the Gold Card initiative signed by President Trump last month. Continue Reading China and Singapore Lead the World in Online Searches for Miami-Area Real Estate
Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
“Experian is dedicated to fostering a more competitive mortgage landscape,” said CEO Brian Cassin. Continue Reading Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative
Starting in November, renters can sign up for rent reporting directly through Zillow to start having their payments reported each month. Continue Reading Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative
NAR: The Average Homebuyer Has a Six-Digit Household Income
The overwhelming number of buyers were White (81%), compared to Hispanics (7%), Black (7%) and Asian (6%). Continue Reading NAR: The Average Homebuyer Has a Six-Digit Household Income
New Jersey Father and Son Indicted in House Flipping Investor Scam
“These defendants allegedly defrauded investors and mortgage lenders for personal gain,” said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. Continue Reading New Jersey Father and Son Indicted in House Flipping Investor Scam
Housing Affordability Index Crashes to Record Low
For the 12th straight quarter, California’s Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale metro was the nation’s least affordable major housing market. Continue Reading Housing Affordability Index Crashes to Record Low
FHA Seeks Input on Proposed HECM Program Update
The new proposal would enable certain categories of due and payable HECMs that were previously ineligible for assignment to be assigned to HUD. Continue Reading FHA Seeks Input on Proposed HECM Program Update
Stephen Sondheim’s Connecticut Estate Listed at $3.25 Million
The late composer’s Manhattan townhome was listed in July. Continue Reading Stephen Sondheim’s Connecticut Estate Listed at $3.25 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 6-10
This week’s Hits and Misses considers the Green New Deal’s impact on home building, a proposed expansion of FHLBank membership, and a historic church’s demise. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 6-10
NAR Slapped with New Antitrust Lawsuit
The lawsuit mirrors a similar lawsuit from Missouri that ended with a nearly $1.8 billion judgment against NAR. Continue Reading NAR Slapped with New Antitrust Lawsuit
California’s Housing Affordability Drops to 16-Year Low
A minimum annual income of $221,200 was needed to qualify for the purchase of a $843,600 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home. Continue Reading California’s Housing Affordability Drops to 16-Year Low
Robin Williams’ San Francisco Home Listed for $25 Million
Williams and his second wife lived at the property from the early 1990s through 2010. Continue Reading Robin Williams’ San Francisco Home Listed for $25 Million
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Records Q3 Uptick
The third quarter delinquency rate was up 25 basis points from the second quarter and up 17 basis points from one year earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Records Q3 Uptick












