U.S. Housing Market
Report: Rental Housing Market Now Considered ‘Renter-Friendly’
A handful of coastal metros remain the exception to the renter-friendly trend. Continue Reading Report: Rental Housing Market Now Considered ‘Renter-Friendly’
Kentucky Considers Freeze on Property Tax Increases for Seniors
The proposal passed Kentucky’s Senate and is now being considered by the General Assembly. Continue Reading Kentucky Considers Freeze on Property Tax Increases for Seniors
New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
acancy is expected to hold at 8.2% through the end of December before easing to 7.9% by the end of 2026. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
Eagle Partners Acquires 350-Unit LA County Apartment Community for $107 Million
The community represents nearly 40% of all apartment inventory in Hacienda Heights. Continue Reading Eagle Partners Acquires 350-Unit LA County Apartment Community for $107 Million
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Creating a 50-year mortgage with the goal of making housing more affordable is the equivalent of sending shipments of dinnerware into a famine-stricken region. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Build More Housing Near Transit Act is Reintroduced in Bipartisan Endeavor
“Our bill will maximize federal investments in transit and increase housing options for cost-burdened Americans to alleviate this pressure,” said Rep. Scott Peters. Continue Reading Build More Housing Near Transit Act is Reintroduced in Bipartisan Endeavor
FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
The updates seek to “streamline certain requirements and reduce operational challenges associated with servicing a HECM portfolio.” Continue Reading FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
Q3 Housing: Fewer Equity-Rich Homes, Less Underwater Mortgages
Only 2.5% of all residential mortgages, or one in 40, were considered seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Housing: Fewer Equity-Rich Homes, Less Underwater Mortgages
Edson Awards Honors Affordable Housing Initiatives
“Skyrocketing rents continue to burden millions of American families, even in areas once considered affordable,” said AHTCC CEO Emily Cadik. Continue Reading Edson Awards Honors Affordable Housing Initiatives
Julia Roberts Sells Her San Francisco Mansion
The five-level property was acquired by the Oscar-winner in January 2020 for $8.3 million. Continue Reading Julia Roberts Sells Her San Francisco Mansion
Nearly One-Third of Q3 Homes for Sale Were New Construction
The 30.6% share is the highest of any third quarter on record. Continue Reading Nearly One-Third of Q3 Homes for Sale Were New Construction
MBA: Purchase Loan Applications at Lowest Level Since 1995
Refinance applications were at their lowest level since January. Continue Reading MBA: Purchase Loan Applications at Lowest Level Since 1995
loanDepot Unveils accessZERO Program to Assist Homebuyers
The new program is available nationwide for Federal Housing Administration purchase mortgages. Continue Reading loanDepot Unveils accessZERO Program to Assist Homebuyers
Jury Finds NAR Guilty in Sitzer/Burnett Case
The case was originally filed four years ago. Continue Reading Jury Finds NAR Guilty in Sitzer/Burnett Case
Fear Not, Zombie Foreclosures Pose No Great Risk
About 8,900 sit vacant as zombie foreclosures in the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Fear Not, Zombie Foreclosures Pose No Great Risk
