U.S. Housing Market
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
Here’s a radical idea on how to approach the question of affordable homeownership: let the market correct itself. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
California Home Sales and Prices Slumped in January
Also in decline was California’s median home price, which reached a 23-month low of $823,180 in January. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Slumped in January
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
“As we go into next year, the mortgage rate will be a little bit better,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
80% of Montana Homeowners Received a Property Tax Cut This Year
Over 235,000 Montana homeowners have claimed and received a property tax rebate. Continue Reading 80% of Montana Homeowners Received a Property Tax Cut This Year
The State with the Highest Average Credit Score Is…
The lowest score was Mississippi’s 672. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Average Credit Score Is…
Younger Buyers Expressing Greater Interest in ‘House Hacking’
Zillow’s Manny Garcia noted that “rental income can step in to help with mortgage qualification and smoothing out those monthly payments.” Continue Reading Younger Buyers Expressing Greater Interest in ‘House Hacking’
Guaranteed Rate Debuts ‘Lock It, List It’ Program for Real Estate Agents
“Lock it, List it” will also be available for high balance mortgages. Continue Reading Guaranteed Rate Debuts ‘Lock It, List It’ Program for Real Estate Agents
Mark Willis Returns as Keller Williams CEO
Willis served as the Austin-based company’s president from 2002 to 2005 and as CEO from 2005 to 2015. Continue Reading Mark Willis Returns as Keller Williams CEO
Disney Previews Home Designs for New Cotino Community
“We can’t wait for residents to experience this special place where they will be inspired to live their very best lives,” said Disney’s Claire Bilby. Continue Reading Disney Previews Home Designs for New Cotino Community
Utah Leads the Nation in Home Improvement Loans
The overall average loan amount for Utah’s home improvement loans is $117,835. Continue Reading Utah Leads the Nation in Home Improvement Loans
Rocket Mortgage Faces Second Lawsuit Alleging Telemarketing Overkill
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages on behalf of “hundreds” of other consumers. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Faces Second Lawsuit Alleging Telemarketing Overkill
Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in Upstate New York
The newly added firm is the company’s 60th office in New York State. Continue Reading Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in Upstate New York
Leadership Changes Coming to Fannie Mae
President David C. Benson will retire in early to mid-2024 and CEO Priscilla Almodovar will add his title to her duties. Continue Reading Leadership Changes Coming to Fannie Mae
New York Governor Signs Deed Theft Protection Law
Gov. Kathy Hochul said deed theft particularly impacts “Black and Brown neighborhoods.” Continue Reading New York Governor Signs Deed Theft Protection Law
