U.S. Housing Market
Maine Home Values Increased in February While Sales Declined
February’s home sales across the Northeast were down 4.1% year-over-year while the median sales price rose by 3.3% to $479,800. Continue Reading Maine Home Values Increased in February While Sales Declined
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
A new thoroughfare is planned to run directly from the community into downtown Villa Rica. Continue Reading Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
The inventory of homes available for purchase rose 17.9% year-over-year to the highest November level since 2015. Continue Reading Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
“As you are aware, the Trump administration is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all Americans,” said HUD’s Craig Trainor in his letter. Continue Reading HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
loanDepot Unveils melloNow Underwriting Engine
The company has been beta-testing the system for the last several quarters. Continue Reading loanDepot Unveils melloNow Underwriting Engine
Mortgage Credit Availability Down in November
“Credit availability in November declined to its lowest level in four months, driven by reduced offerings of non-QM and jumbo loan programs,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Down in November
Rocket Homes App Now Available on Apple CarPlay
Rocket noted that more than 98% of cars in the U.S. support CarPlay. Continue Reading Rocket Homes App Now Available on Apple CarPlay
Thompson Thrift Announces Latest Florida Community
The property will be Thompson Thrift’s 14th residential community in the state. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift Announces Latest Florida Community
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: HUD’s Self-Congratulatory Accolades
Editor Phil Hall considers a HUD press release highlighting the “unprecedented homeownership achievements” of Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: HUD’s Self-Congratulatory Accolades
The Bainbridge Companies Opens First Developed Community in Texas
“Bainbridge Creekside marks our first official build in Texas,” said Mario Gonzalez, vice president of development. Continue Reading The Bainbridge Companies Opens First Developed Community in Texas
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 4-8
This week’s round-up includes a governor who wants to build a lot of starter homes, an unlikely choice for Person of the Year and Jamie Dimon’s cantankerous slam of cryptocurrency. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 4-8
Tech Trends: Using Technology to Take Advantage of Falling Mortgage Rates
“Brokers deserve access to the same quality tools as their enterprise lender colleagues,” said Floify President and General Manager Sofia Rossato. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Using Technology to Take Advantage of Falling Mortgage Rates
MG Properties Acquires Denver Apartment Community for $76 Million
“This investment reflects our confidence in Denver’s economic growth potential,” said Jeff Gleiberman, president of MG Properties. Continue Reading MG Properties Acquires Denver Apartment Community for $76 Million
AARP Foundation Joins Class Action Lawsuit Against Reverse Mortgage Companies
The lawsuit claims the companies allegedly added unlawful fees for appraisals, inspections, property preservation, and attorneys’ fees or costs. Continue Reading AARP Foundation Joins Class Action Lawsuit Against Reverse Mortgage Companies
Recent Posts
State Farm and Allstate Take Steps Toward Reopening California Home Insuran…- HUD Lines Up $1.3 Billion Sale of 4,200 Vacant Reverse-Mortgage Loans
- Cavco Builds First HUD-Code Manufactured Home Without a Permanent Steel Cha…
- UWM Says VantageScore 4.0 Improves Results for 1 in 4 Borrowers
- Pending Home Sales Slide to Nearly Three-Year Low as Buyers Pull Back
