U.S. Housing Market
Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union serves 75,000 accountholders primarily throughout Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. Continue Reading Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
A Capitol Hill conundrum on affordable homeownership, another state wants the Chicago Bears, and a historic theater reopens for business. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
The statewide median price of existing single-family homes in California fell by 2% from the second quarter to the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Nov. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
Report: Real Estate Investors Will Pay Up to 35% Above the Median Sales Price
Investors in more affordable states were focused on lower-priced and entry-level homes. Continue Reading Report: Real Estate Investors Will Pay Up to 35% Above the Median Sales Price
New Single-Family Home Sales Up Nearly 34% Year-Over-Year
The bulk of activity was focused in the South (with 456,000 houses sold last month) and the West. Continue Reading New Single-Family Home Sales Up Nearly 34% Year-Over-Year
‘Family Guy’ Takes Aim at Reverse Mortgages
A Tom Selleck parody convinced Peter Griffin to consider “Hey Alright Reverse Mortgages – or HARM.” Continue Reading ‘Family Guy’ Takes Aim at Reverse Mortgages
Federal Regulators Prepping Update to CRA
“We are still reviewing the nearly 1,500-page final rule released today,” said American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols. Continue Reading Federal Regulators Prepping Update to CRA
Study: Home Down Payment Averages Nearly $85,000
California had the three metros with the highest down payments averages. Continue Reading Study: Home Down Payment Averages Nearly $85,000
261-Unit Apartment Community Planned for Fort Worth Area
ASD anticipates that Range West will be completed by the second quarter of 2025. Continue Reading 261-Unit Apartment Community Planned for Fort Worth Area
First 3D-Printed Home to be Built in Newport News
The new home is approximately 1,200 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Continue Reading First 3D-Printed Home to be Built in Newport News
Bronx Mixed-Use Project to Offer Housing and Hip Hop Museum
Bronx Point will also feature retail and an early childhood space. Continue Reading Bronx Mixed-Use Project to Offer Housing and Hip Hop Museum
16.3% of Home Purchase Agreements Were Canceled in September
In comparison, 15.2% of home purchase agreements were canceled in August. Continue Reading 16.3% of Home Purchase Agreements Were Canceled in September
Median Rent Prices Decline for Fifth Straight Month
“It’s become more economical to rent than to buy in nearly all major markets,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Median Rent Prices Decline for Fifth Straight Month
Zillow Updates Design for Website and App
“The new design delivers a fun and efficient way to browse homes on the Zillow website,” said Jenny Arden, chief design officer at Zillow. Continue Reading Zillow Updates Design for Website and App
