U.S. Housing Market
Kansas Lawmakers Consider New Cap on Property Tax Assessments
The resolution does not change property tax rates. Continue Reading Kansas Lawmakers Consider New Cap on Property Tax Assessments
Lawsuit Filed to Stop San Francisco’s Family Zoning Plan to Build New Housing Developments
The lawsuit noted construction is being positioned in the historic North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf areas and in formerly off-limits lower-income neighborhoods. Continue Reading Lawsuit Filed to Stop San Francisco’s Family Zoning Plan to Build New Housing Developments
Some Cook County Homeowners Could Receive $1,000 Grants for Property Tax Relief
Grants will be distributed on a lottery system with recipients receiving a one-time $1,000 payment. Continue Reading Some Cook County Homeowners Could Receive $1,000 Grants for Property Tax Relief
New Data Reports Point to Further Slowing in Home Price Acceleration
FHFA Director Bill Pulte offered no remarks on his agency’s latest data report. Continue Reading New Data Reports Point to Further Slowing in Home Price Acceleration
Pending Home Sales on the Rise During August
Regionally, pending sales rose month-over-month in the Midwest, South, and West but declined in the Northeast. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales on the Rise During August
Fannie Mae in Data Partnership with Pulsenomics
Terry Loebs, founder of Pulsenomics, said this partnership is “the opening of an exciting new chapter in the life of our nearly 15-year survey research effort.” Continue Reading Fannie Mae in Data Partnership with Pulsenomics
Onward Home Mortgage, a New Company, Begins Operations
The company is headquartered in Roswell, Georgia and specializes in residential purchase mortgage lending. Continue Reading Onward Home Mortgage, a New Company, Begins Operations
RentSpree’s New Credit Builder Reports On-Time Rent Payments to Credit History
RentSpree facilitates secure online rent payments that can automatically be reported to TransUnion. Continue Reading RentSpree’s New Credit Builder Reports On-Time Rent Payments to Credit History
Sales Launch at NYC’s Giorgio Armani Residences
This is the first residential offering in Manhattan where Armani personally guided the interior design. Continue Reading Sales Launch at NYC’s Giorgio Armani Residences
WNC Raises $350 Million in Institutional LIHTC Equity
The equity will fund 2,100 residential units in 14 states. Continue Reading WNC Raises $350 Million in Institutional LIHTC Equity
Redfin Exits from National Association of Realtors
CEO Glenn Kelman said, “We love our industry. We’ve tried to love NAR. But enough is enough.” Continue Reading Redfin Exits from National Association of Realtors
Dave Portnoy Sets Massachusetts Real Estate Record with $42 Million Property Purchase
“Nantucket has always been my favorite place on earth,” said the Barstool Sports founder. Continue Reading Dave Portnoy Sets Massachusetts Real Estate Record with $42 Million Property Purchase
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 25-29
A cost-saving residential project in the wrong neighborhood, a retailer’s exit from high-crime cities and an old train caboose marketed as a home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 25-29
Florida is Home to 7 of the 10 Most Overvalued Housing Markets
The Cape Coral metro is the most overvalued housing market, with buyers paying a 47.99% premium on the typical home. Continue Reading Florida is Home to 7 of the 10 Most Overvalued Housing Markets
Sunstone Two Tree to Build Three BTR Communities in Phoenix Metro Area
Sunstone Two Tree now has nine BTR communities totaling close to 1,500 units in various stages of development in Arizona. Continue Reading Sunstone Two Tree to Build Three BTR Communities in Phoenix Metro Area
