U.S. Housing Market
Newsom Follows Trump in Calling for Ban of Institutional Investors in Single-Family Housing Market
The announcement was framed by having Newsom as a change agent for affordability. Continue Reading Newsom Follows Trump in Calling for Ban of Institutional Investors in Single-Family Housing Market
Home Affordability in Q4 Remained Mostly Elusive
ATTOM added the median sales price of a home has risen 54% over the past five years while typical wages only increased by 29%. Continue Reading Home Affordability in Q4 Remained Mostly Elusive
$48 Million Beverly Hills Estate Topped August’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
All 10 of the homes sold for over $25 million and the top two sold for more than $40 million. Continue Reading $48 Million Beverly Hills Estate Topped August’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $413,500. Continue Reading New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.7% from 16.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
New Book Helps First-Time Homeowners Adapt to Their Surroundings
“Young couples do not typically have the maintenance knowledge their parents and grandparents did,” said author Marlene Byrne. Continue Reading New Book Helps First-Time Homeowners Adapt to Their Surroundings
Hits and Misses of the Real Estate Week Sept. 11-15
The effort to save Marilyn Monroe’s final home from demolition, credit unions losing ground in mortgage origination and HGTV’s unlikely new series. Continue Reading Hits and Misses of the Real Estate Week Sept. 11-15
60,000 Home Purchase Agreements in August Were Canceled
“New listings have likely bottomed out,” said Redfin’s Chen Zhao. Continue Reading 60,000 Home Purchase Agreements in August Were Canceled
New List Compiles Lenders Offering 100% LTV HELOCs
The new list located 100% LTV home equity lenders in 48 out of 50 states. Continue Reading New List Compiles Lenders Offering 100% LTV HELOCs
New Joint Venture to Develop Multifamily Community in Charlotte’s NoDa District
Construction of the community will begin immediately and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop Multifamily Community in Charlotte’s NoDa District
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
“The reacceleration of inflation and strength in the economy is keeping mortgage rates elevated,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
HGTV to Create Series Based on Instagram’s Zillow Gone Wild
The @ZillowGoneWild account on Instagram has attracted more than 1.8 million followers. Continue Reading HGTV to Create Series Based on Instagram’s Zillow Gone Wild
Credit Union Mortgage Originations Down 60% in Q3
Variable rate HELOCs recorded 14% year-over-year origination declines. Continue Reading Credit Union Mortgage Originations Down 60% in Q3
Mortgage-Rate Locks for Second Homes Down 19%
August is the 14th consecutive month that second-home demand is at least 30% below pre-pandemic levels. Continue Reading Mortgage-Rate Locks for Second Homes Down 19%
Study: Home Insurance Policy Premiums Up 21% Year-Over-Year
Home insurance prices are up 35% compared to just two years ago. Continue Reading Study: Home Insurance Policy Premiums Up 21% Year-Over-Year
