U.S. Housing Market
Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
“This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,” he posted on Truth Social. Continue Reading Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
A new data report from Redfin found the median monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
Report: Housing in Q3 Grows Less Affordable Across Most of the Country
The nation hit a new record high median home price of $375,000 in the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: Housing in Q3 Grows Less Affordable Across Most of the Country
Trophy Signature Homes Unveils New Community in Dallas Suburb
Earlier this year, the US Census Bureau named Princeton, Texas, as the nation’s fastest growing city Continue Reading Trophy Signature Homes Unveils New Community in Dallas Suburb
CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
CCM’s announcement comes months ahead of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s official 2026 announcement. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
Forbearance Levels Continue to Decline
The forbearance share for portfolio loans and private-label securities decreased 6 basis points to 0.39%. Continue Reading Forbearance Levels Continue to Decline
Tri Pointe Homes Expands Into Utah Market
Tri Pointe Homes cited Utah’s population and job growth as being a key factor in coming to the state. Continue Reading Tri Pointe Homes Expands Into Utah Market
Housing Starts Down in August
Single‐family authorizations in August were at a rate of 949,000, a 2% uptick from the revised July figure of 930,000. Continue Reading Housing Starts Down in August
CrossCountry Mortgage Now Offering Spanish-Language Loan Application
“Our support for the Hispanic community extends well past translated materials,” says Eric Wilson, chief marketing officer. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Now Offering Spanish-Language Loan Application
RE/MAX in $55 Million Settlement Agreement Over Antitrust Charges
The company added that it would use available cash to pay the settlement amount. Continue Reading RE/MAX in $55 Million Settlement Agreement Over Antitrust Charges
The Metro With the Most Expensive Median Price Per Square Foot Is…
The cities offering the lowest price per square foot are Cleveland ($133), Memphis ($143) and Pittsburgh ($147). Continue Reading The Metro With the Most Expensive Median Price Per Square Foot Is…
Builder Confidence in Single-Family Home Market Drops for Second Straight Month
“High mortgage rates are clearly taking a toll on builder confidence and consumer demand,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence in Single-Family Home Market Drops for Second Straight Month
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Existing Home Sales in 2024? Fuggedaboutit!
WRE News editor Phil Hall considers a new survey on home renovations and its potential impact on existing home sales. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Existing Home Sales in 2024? Fuggedaboutit!
FHFA Seeks Applicants for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Committee is strictly an advisory body and does not have a policymaking role. Continue Reading FHFA Seeks Applicants for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The House from the Horror Classic ‘Halloween’ Listed at $1.8 Million
The property’s owners have been known to leave a basket on the porch and prop pumpkin for visitors to pose with. Continue Reading The House from the Horror Classic ‘Halloween’ Listed at $1.8 Million
