U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
“The December decrease reversed gains from the prior two months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Single-Family BTR Community in Austin
Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on its latest Texas development: Amavi Northwest Austin, a single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) community in the Northwest Austin/Round Rock metropolitan area. The gated, pet-friendly community will feature 144 three- and...
Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
The statewide median sales price reached $430,000, a 3.6% increase from August 2024. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
Forecast Warns of 10% Spike in Electric Heating Costs This Winter
NEADA is also predicting higher natural gas costs, with the average household gas bill increasing from $639 to $693. Continue Reading Forecast Warns of 10% Spike in Electric Heating Costs This Winter
Florida Records Surge in Pending Home Sales
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in August was $410,000, down 0.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Florida Records Surge in Pending Home Sales
$2 Billion Lottery Winner Uses His Prize Money to Buy Luxury Homes
Edwin Castro has purchased three luxury estates in California this year. Continue Reading $2 Billion Lottery Winner Uses His Prize Money to Buy Luxury Homes
One-Third of Americans Cite Housing Costs as Their Greatest Financial Worry
The price of gas and consumer goods was the economic issue generating the greatest level of agita among Americans. Continue Reading One-Third of Americans Cite Housing Costs as Their Greatest Financial Worry
Start-up Platform Roam Offers Mortgages as Low as 2%
Roam’s service is currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Texas, with plans to expand into new markets soon. Continue Reading Start-up Platform Roam Offers Mortgages as Low as 2%
Study: Social and Economic Issues Influence People Planning to Move
Nearly one in five (19.3%) respondents said they wanted to relocate to a place better aligned with their views on social issues. Continue Reading Study: Social and Economic Issues Influence People Planning to Move
Foreclosure Activity Records Uptick in August
Nationwide, one in every 4,113 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Records Uptick in August
Mortgage Application Activity Down Again
“Credit availability in August increased slightly but remained close to the very low levels last seen in January 2013,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Again
Realtor.com Debuts Listing Toolkit to Help Agents with Sales
“Leveraging the insights and tools in our new Listing Toolkit can help agents get in front of and wow seller prospects,” said Realtor.com’s Blake Elmquist. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts Listing Toolkit to Help Agents with Sales
Appraisal Institute Debuts Program to Expand Appraiser Base
Participant priority is given to veterans, minorities and those in designated rural areas. Continue Reading Appraisal Institute Debuts Program to Expand Appraiser Base
Amazon to Finance Affordable Homeownership Initiative
his marks the first time the Amazon Housing Equity Fund is being used to create access to homeownership. Continue Reading Amazon to Finance Affordable Homeownership Initiative
Groucho Marx’s One-Time Long Island Home Listed for $2.3 Million
The cigar-chomping funnyman lived at the residence from 1926 through 1931. Continue Reading Groucho Marx’s One-Time Long Island Home Listed for $2.3 Million
