U.S. Housing Market
White House Dropping Plans for 50-Year Mortgage
“I think we have other priorities,” said FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Continue Reading White House Dropping Plans for 50-Year Mortgage
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 5-9
A pair of unexpected housing policy proposals, an unfair accusation against a hotel chain, and an unlikely new theme park. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 5-9
Century Communities Unveils New Florida Community
Pricing starts from the $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Florida Community
Thompson Thrift to Develop 300-Unit Community in Suburban Atlanta
Thompson Thrift expects to welcome the first residents in January 2027. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 300-Unit Community in Suburban Atlanta
Dar Global to Launch $1 Billion Development in Saudi Arabia with The Trump Organization
This is the second Trump-branded development in Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading Dar Global to Launch $1 Billion Development in Saudi Arabia with The Trump Organization
Mortgage Rates at Highest Peak in Almost 23 Years
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.31% as of Sept. 28, up from last week when it averaged 7.19%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at Highest Peak in Almost 23 Years
Three Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Now Listed for Sale
Two homes are being sold together in Michigan and the third is in Milwaukee. Continue Reading Three Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Now Listed for Sale
San Francisco Building Inspector Investigating ‘Sleeping Pods’ Start-Up
Brownstone Shared Housing has similar properties in the California cities Palo Alto, San Jose and Bakersfield. Continue Reading San Francisco Building Inspector Investigating ‘Sleeping Pods’ Start-Up
ATTOM: Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Continued to Evaporate During Q3
“The dynamics influencing the U.S. housing market appear to continuously work against everyday Americans,” said ATTOM CEO Rob Barber. Continue Reading ATTOM: Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Continued to Evaporate During Q3
Fewer Pending Home Sales During August
“Mortgage rates have been rising above 7% since August, which has diminished the pool of home buyers,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. Continue Reading Fewer Pending Home Sales During August
Now Listed: Train Caboose in the Georgia Woods, $42K, No Utilities or Running Water
What do you get for your money? Well, to be frank, not a great deal. Continue Reading Now Listed: Train Caboose in the Georgia Woods, $42K, No Utilities or Running Water
Guest Opinion: Putting a New Effort into Expanding the Housing Supply
Housing affordability has become increasingly urgent for many Americans over the past decade due to insufficient production and rising demand. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Putting a New Effort into Expanding the Housing Supply
CFPB Mortgage Report: Higher Closing Costs, More Denials for Insufficient Income
Average monthly mortgage payments increased more than 46% last year, from $1,400 in December 2021 to $2,045 in December 2022. Continue Reading CFPB Mortgage Report: Higher Closing Costs, More Denials for Insufficient Income
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Both the seasonally adjusted and the unadjusted Purchase Index dropped 2% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Fannie Mae Launches Spanish-Language Program for Hispanic Homebuyers
“We’re committed to a future where everyone has fair access to sustainable housing,” said Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Launches Spanish-Language Program for Hispanic Homebuyers
