U.S. Housing Market
Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
A retail purchasing surcharge would replace the property taxes as a revenue source. Continue Reading Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
Southern Impression Homes is Now Constructing 7 Build-to-Rent Properties Across Florida
“The creativity and flexibility we bring to the table is unmatched,” says Chris Funk, President and CEO of Southern Impression Homes. Continue Reading Southern Impression Homes is Now Constructing 7 Build-to-Rent Properties Across Florida
Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
The proposal will be discussed at the City Council’s next meeting on Oct. 29. Continue Reading Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
“New York again led all metros with a 6.1% annual gain, followed by Chicago at 5.9% and Cleveland at 4.7%,” said Nicholas Godec of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
The median sales price during September was $402,500, a 1.35% decrease from the $408,000 price recorded in September 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
FHFA Seeks Applicants for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Committee is strictly an advisory body and does not have a policymaking role. Continue Reading FHFA Seeks Applicants for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The House from the Horror Classic ‘Halloween’ Listed at $1.8 Million
The property’s owners have been known to leave a basket on the porch and prop pumpkin for visitors to pose with. Continue Reading The House from the Horror Classic ‘Halloween’ Listed at $1.8 Million
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
