U.S. Housing Market
NYC Landlord Sued for Turning Rent-Stabilized Apartments into Short-Term Hotel Rooms
The city filed a lawsuit against Mark David Militana, who owns two brownstone buildings on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Continue Reading NYC Landlord Sued for Turning Rent-Stabilized Apartments into Short-Term Hotel Rooms
Albuquerque House Featured in ‘Breaking Bad’ Relisted at Significant Discount
Once listed at $4 million, it is back for sale at $400,000. Continue Reading Albuquerque House Featured in ‘Breaking Bad’ Relisted at Significant Discount
New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
The initial cohort of Housing Acceleration Fund awards are expected to result in approximately 1,800 new homes. Continue Reading New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
Beeline Announces First Blockchain-Recorded Home Equity Transactions
BeelineEquity closed five blockchain-tracked equity transactions, with five more scheduled this month. Continue Reading Beeline Announces First Blockchain-Recorded Home Equity Transactions
The Top Luxury Housing Market Is…Detroit?
Within Detroit, the entry level into the top 10% in that market’s luxury housing sector is $721,625. Continue Reading The Top Luxury Housing Market Is…Detroit?
Mortgage-Rate Locks for Second Homes Down 19%
August is the 14th consecutive month that second-home demand is at least 30% below pre-pandemic levels. Continue Reading Mortgage-Rate Locks for Second Homes Down 19%
Study: Home Insurance Policy Premiums Up 21% Year-Over-Year
Home insurance prices are up 35% compared to just two years ago. Continue Reading Study: Home Insurance Policy Premiums Up 21% Year-Over-Year
$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
