U.S. Housing Market
Report: 44% More Home Sellers Than Buyers
Redfin defines a market with over 10% more sellers than buyers as a buyer’s market. Continue Reading Report: 44% More Home Sellers Than Buyers
Home Builders Renew Exemption Call on Building Materials as Trump Plans Global 10% Tariff
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) renewed its call to exempt building materials from his renewed tariff targeting after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to reject President Trump’s expanded use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for...
Today’s Housing Market Has Nearly 37% More Sellers Than Buyers
There have been over 30% more sellers than buyers since April. Continue Reading Today’s Housing Market Has Nearly 37% More Sellers Than Buyers
Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
The report also found 46% of sales volume was generated from repeat business and 44% from past client referrals. Continue Reading Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
Gov. DeSantis: ‘Age-Specific Property Tax Relief is a Non-Starter’
“Making homestead properties tax-free would be a major boon to young families who will be better able to make ends meet,” he said. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis: ‘Age-Specific Property Tax Relief is a Non-Starter’
RentSpree in Partnership with Florida’s Stellar MLS
“Our integration into the Stellar MLS platform offers brokers and agents immediate access to RentSpree’s robust tools,” said Co-Founder & CEO Michael Lucarelli. Continue Reading RentSpree in Partnership with Florida’s Stellar MLS
Freddie Mac Standardizes Down Payment Assistance Documents
Freddie Mac plans to have the standardized lien documents available for at 19 nineteen states by the end of the year. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Standardizes Down Payment Assistance Documents
Tech Trends: Automating Change Management Is the Key to Success
“We saw historically low interest rates. Now we must pick up the phone and hunt for business again,” said Mortgage Automation Technologies CEO Matthew VanFossen. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Automating Change Management Is the Key to Success
Survey: Fewer Buyers Are Willing to Wait to Home Price and Mortgage Rate Declines
Half of current homeowners said they would be encouraged to sell if their dream home became available. Continue Reading Survey: Fewer Buyers Are Willing to Wait to Home Price and Mortgage Rate Declines
Realtor.com Offers Forecast for 2024’s Top Housing Markets
“Home buyers are still looking for markets where they can capitalize on lower prices,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Realtor.com Offers Forecast for 2024’s Top Housing Markets
Hits and Misses of the Real Estate Week Nov. 27-Dec. 1
This week’s Hits and Misses include a Taylor Swift-inspired auction, two major cities winning global events and people who want the housing market to crash. Continue Reading Hits and Misses of the Real Estate Week Nov. 27-Dec. 1
MBA’s Broeksmit Expresses ‘Significant Concern’ Over Pausing Foreclosures on VA-Guaranteed Loans
“The VA needs to provide a detailed plan on how servicers will be reimbursed for advancing payments on behalf of borrowers,” he said. Continue Reading MBA’s Broeksmit Expresses ‘Significant Concern’ Over Pausing Foreclosures on VA-Guaranteed Loans
UMH Properties and Nuveen Real Estate in Manufactured Housing Joint Venture
UMH will have the right to purchase the community from the joint venture after a certain period of time. Continue Reading UMH Properties and Nuveen Real Estate in Manufactured Housing Joint Venture
Jeff Pancer Joins First Community Mortgage as EVP of Capital Markets
Prior to joining FCM, he was senior vice president of secondary markets at CMG Financial. Continue Reading Jeff Pancer Joins First Community Mortgage as EVP of Capital Markets
Monthly Mortgage Payment Average Continues to Decline
Redfin attributed this decline to the continued downturn in mortgage rates from its high of 7.79% in October. Continue Reading Monthly Mortgage Payment Average Continues to Decline
