U.S. Housing Market
Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
WalletHub noted the average household pays $3,119 in real estate property taxes. Continue Reading Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
One in seven homebuyers (14.4%) used FHA loans in December, down from 15.1% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants
This is the second time in a year that Wendy’s began closing scores of restaurants. Continue Reading Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants
Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High
“Credit availability in October rose to its highest level since 2022 as investors broadened their loan offerings over the month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 3-7
Fewer first-time buyers in the housing market, the firing of the FHFA’s inspector general, and the comeback for a historic Salt Lake City theater. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 3-7
NAR Adds IRAR Trust Company as Partner in its Realtor Benefits Program
IRAR will provide discounted self-directed IRAs and solo 401(k) accounts to NAR members, their families, and association staff. Continue Reading NAR Adds IRAR Trust Company as Partner in its Realtor Benefits Program
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Home Prices Continue to Rise
For the fourth straight month, Chicago reported the highest year-over-year gain among the 20 cities tracked by the index. Continue Reading S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Home Prices Continue to Rise
New Phase of 258 Lots Added to Texas’ Elevon Community
“This mix will create more interesting and appealing streetscapes within the community,” said Blake Friesenhahn, vice president of Pacesetter Homes DFW. Continue Reading New Phase of 258 Lots Added to Texas’ Elevon Community
Rocket Mortgage Upgrades Pathfinder Tool with AI Chat Interface
A new AI chat interface in Pathfinder is being tested to help mortgage bankers and brokers answer client questions. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Upgrades Pathfinder Tool with AI Chat Interface
David H. Stevens: Biden White House Has a ‘Significant Leadership Void’ on Housing Policy
“It’s literally destroying the hopes and aspirations of younger Americans who want to buy a home,” he said. Continue Reading David H. Stevens: Biden White House Has a ‘Significant Leadership Void’ on Housing Policy
White House Voices Support (But Offers No Funds) to Convert Commercial Properties Into Residential Units
President Biden has yet to deliver a speech specifically addressing the housing market. Continue Reading White House Voices Support (But Offers No Funds) to Convert Commercial Properties Into Residential Units
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 23-27
An uptick in home sales, a rise in retail crime and Jamie Dimon sells off some of his JPMorgan shares. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 23-27
Nearly One-Third of Homeowners Have $1,000 or Less Saved for Home Emergency
Nearly 60% of homeowners said they cannot afford to handle the repairs now. Continue Reading Nearly One-Third of Homeowners Have $1,000 or Less Saved for Home Emergency
The Rattiest City in America Is…
Rodents invade an estimated 21 million U.S. homes each fall. Continue Reading The Rattiest City in America Is…
U-Haul Teams With Moved in Partnership Aimed at Multifamily Sector
This is U-Haul’s first outside investment in a software firm. Continue Reading U-Haul Teams With Moved in Partnership Aimed at Multifamily Sector
