U.S. Housing Market
Survey: 3 in 5 Fear Loss of Jobs to AI Will Impact Housing Market
Redfin cited estimates that predicted AI could displace up to 30% of US jobs, with 80% of workers affected in some way. Continue Reading Survey: 3 in 5 Fear Loss of Jobs to AI Will Impact Housing Market
Buffalo Mayor Floats 25% Property Tax Hike for Closing City’s Budget Deficit
To fill in the deficit, some proposals being considered include a $20 to $30 increase on property taxes. Continue Reading Buffalo Mayor Floats 25% Property Tax Hike for Closing City’s Budget Deficit
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
The latest HMI survey also found 40% of builders were cutting prices in December. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
The multifamily developer Thompson Thrift announced that it will develop Wrenly, a 214-unit community in the Atlanta suburb of Newnan, Georgia. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Homebuyers not shopping for the best mortgages, foreclosure levels on the rise, and Zohran Mamdani’s very un-socialist new home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Los Angeles Affordable Housing Community to Be Built on Former Industrial Site
A new six-story mixed-use apartment complex is now under construction. Continue Reading Los Angeles Affordable Housing Community to Be Built on Former Industrial Site
Median Rents in Manhattan Drop for the First Time in More Than Two Years
Manhattan’s median rents hit a record high of $4,400 in August. Continue Reading Median Rents in Manhattan Drop for the First Time in More Than Two Years
Mortgage Rates Drop Below the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Dec. 14. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below the 7% Mark
Q3 Home Flipping Down, But Profits Are Up
The typical profit margin in the third quarter was 29.8%. Continue Reading Q3 Home Flipping Down, But Profits Are Up
Thrive Mortgage and Lower.com to Merge
Lower CEO and co-founder Dan Snyder will lead the combined team. Continue Reading Thrive Mortgage and Lower.com to Merge
Mortgage Marketplace Stairs Financial Raises $3.5 Million in Funding Round
Stairs is now live in Texas with licenses across 40 states, and the company plans to expand nationwide in early 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Marketplace Stairs Financial Raises $3.5 Million in Funding Round
NAR’s Chief Economist Forecasts 4.71 Million Existing Home Sales in 2024
NAR also predicted the Austin metro market will have the most pent-up housing demand in 2024. Continue Reading NAR’s Chief Economist Forecasts 4.71 Million Existing Home Sales in 2024
Refinances Fuel Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 19% from the previous week and was 27% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinances Fuel Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Asking Rents Record Steepest Decline in Over 3 Years
“Renters are finally catching a break,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. Continue Reading Asking Rents Record Steepest Decline in Over 3 Years
Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate Cited in New Lawsuit Over Commissions
This is the latest lawsuit that challenges the longstanding real estate commission protocol. Continue Reading Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate Cited in New Lawsuit Over Commissions
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