U.S. Housing Market
Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year
Half of the survey’s respondents (50%) said their home needs repairs or renovations that they can’t afford right now. Continue Reading Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year
Single-Family Housing Starts Up in December
An estimated 1.35 million housing units were started in 2025, which was 0.6% below the 2024 figure of 1.36 million. A Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up in December
Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
These combined costs were up 4.7% from one year ago. Continue Reading Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
The delinquency rate was up 6 basis points from the second quarter and up 7 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
Homes sold for a median price of $270,000, unchanged from September but 6% higher than in October 2024. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
NAR’s Yun: 15% Spike in Home Sales Coming Next Year
“I believe we’ve already reached the peak in terms of interest rates,” Yun said. Continue Reading NAR’s Yun: 15% Spike in Home Sales Coming Next Year
MBA: More People Seeking Out Mortgages
“Both purchase and refinance applications increased to the highest weekly pace in five weeks,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading MBA: More People Seeking Out Mortgages
Real Estate Fraudster Sentenced for Hiring Hitman to Murder Victims
Alexander Leszczynski used the name of a fake charity to file a fraudulent warranty deed for a transfer of a property in Redington Shores, Florida. Continue Reading Real Estate Fraudster Sentenced for Hiring Hitman to Murder Victims
FHFA Sets 2024 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps at $70 Billion Per GSE
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit welcomed the announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Sets 2024 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps at $70 Billion Per GSE
FHA Increases Allowable Fees for Inspections of Vacant Single Family Homes
The inspections are used in a servicer’s preservation and protection of property. Continue Reading FHA Increases Allowable Fees for Inspections of Vacant Single Family Homes
ATTOM: October’s Foreclosure Filings Up 6% from Last Year
Lenders repossessed 3,332 properties through completed foreclosures (REOs) last month. Continue Reading ATTOM: October’s Foreclosure Filings Up 6% from Last Year
More Than One-Third of Homebuyers Received Concessions from Sellers
Among the major metros, the most concessions were in Salt Lake City. Continue Reading More Than One-Third of Homebuyers Received Concessions from Sellers
CoreLogic Teams with Wells Fargo for Real Estate Tax Processing
All applicable employees that are part of Wells Fargo’s Real Estate Tax Team have been offered a similar position at CoreLogic. Continue Reading CoreLogic Teams with Wells Fargo for Real Estate Tax Processing
William Ryan Homes to Open Model Homes in Four DFW-Area Communities
“We are seeing a lot of demand for homes in our price range,” said Scott Dettmer, William Ryan Homes DFW division manager. Continue Reading William Ryan Homes to Open Model Homes in Four DFW-Area Communities
RE/MAX Names Erik Carlson as CEO
Carlson was most recently president and CEO of DISH Network Corp. Continue Reading RE/MAX Names Erik Carlson as CEO
