U.S. Housing Market
New Catalog Offers 30 Passive House Designs
Some plans include areas for outdoor living, water features, and Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs) for additional space. Continue Reading New Catalog Offers 30 Passive House Designs
House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill
The bill did not include President Trump’s focus to restrict institutional investors from buying single-family houses. Continue Reading House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill
Q3 Texas Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
The median home price of $335,000 was down by 1.5% from the third quarter in 2024. Continue Reading Q3 Texas Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
Toll Brothers Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in New York’s Westchester County
Homes are priced from $1.39 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in New York’s Westchester County
Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
Pricing for the homes begins in the low $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
RE/MAX: August Home Sales Up 7.4% From July
“Buyers should be pleased to see the slow but ongoing ramp-up in available listings, regardless of comparisons to a year ago,” says RE/MAX President and CEO Nick Bailey. Continue Reading RE/MAX: August Home Sales Up 7.4% From July
CFPB Issues Guidance on How Lenders Can Use AI Tools
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said misuse of AI was “growing the list of potential reasons for why credit is denied.” Continue Reading CFPB Issues Guidance on How Lenders Can Use AI Tools
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!
