U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
“This program was built around what experienced originators consistently ask for: clarity, support, and fewer operational obstacles,” said CEO Jamie Cavanaugh. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
It was supported by labor unions who were pleased with the bill’s provisions regarding a mandate for union workers on the new construction. Continue Reading California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Historically, Canadians have made up the largest portion of international homebuyers in the US. Continue Reading Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Linkhome Holdings Unveils Platform for Purchasing Real Estate with Cryptocurrency
Investors and homebuyers can use cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USD Coin (USDC) to complete property transactions on Linkhome’s AI-driven platform. Continue Reading Linkhome Holdings Unveils Platform for Purchasing Real Estate with Cryptocurrency
Lower Mortgage Delinquency Rates on Hurricane-Impacted Homes with Modern Building Codes
“Modern building codes provide stability when weather-related disasters occur,” said CoreLogic’s Tanya Havlicek. Continue Reading Lower Mortgage Delinquency Rates on Hurricane-Impacted Homes with Modern Building Codes
Rudy Giuliani Lists His NYC Apartment at $6.5 Million
Giuliani purchased the 10th floor co-op apartment in 2002 for $4.8 million. Continue Reading Rudy Giuliani Lists His NYC Apartment at $6.5 Million
One-Third of Apartments in Adaptive Reuse Projects Came from Office Buildings
“Creative approaches are increasingly being sought to deliver net new affordable homes,” said Yardi Matrix’s Doug Ressler. Continue Reading One-Third of Apartments in Adaptive Reuse Projects Came from Office Buildings
Judge Dismisses Airbnb Lawsuit Against NYC Over Short-Term Rental Rules
Theo Yedinsky, global policy director for Airbnb, stated the city’s rules were “a blow to its tourism economy.” Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Airbnb Lawsuit Against NYC Over Short-Term Rental Rules
Survey: Most Californians Favor Easing Environmental Restrictions to Build More Housing
The Bay Area was the only section of the state where most respondents favored maintaining restrictions. Continue Reading Survey: Most Californians Favor Easing Environmental Restrictions to Build More Housing
Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
MBA’s Joel Kan said the decline came as “lenders pulled back on underutilized loan programs and as liquidity concerns remain for some jumbo lenders.” Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
New E-Book Offers Advice on Green Building and Remodeling Projects
“This new handbook can help you make informed choices to improve your home’s ecological IQ,” said book editor Matt Power. Continue Reading New E-Book Offers Advice on Green Building and Remodeling Projects
New Handbook Designed to Help Homebuyers Purchasing Insurance
NAR President Kenny Parcell said the handbook prepares buyers for “a conversation with their insurance professional.” Continue Reading New Handbook Designed to Help Homebuyers Purchasing Insurance
New Data Shows Record Level of Housing Discrimination Complaints
The NFHA found there were 33,007 fair housing complaints received last year. Continue Reading New Data Shows Record Level of Housing Discrimination Complaints
Plunk Debuts AI-Powered Home Analysis Tool
The platform tracks over 104 million U.S. homes. Continue Reading Plunk Debuts AI-Powered Home Analysis Tool
