U.S. Housing Market
Ohio Gov. DeWine: Abolishing Property Taxes ‘Would Just Be Devastating’
“Sales tax would go up to 17, 18, 19%, 20% sales tax in the state of Ohio on products that you buy,” DeWine said. Continue Reading Ohio Gov. DeWine: Abolishing Property Taxes ‘Would Just Be Devastating’
Century Communities Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in St. Augustine
The development marks the company’s first community in Florida’s St. Johns County. Continue Reading Century Communities Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in St. Augustine
Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community
The company said the property was created with its proprietary Quiet Building sound insulating construction. Continue Reading Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community
New Listings and Pending Sales Up Across New York State
he median sales price across New York State was $427,628, a 3% upswing from the $415,000 price in September 2024. Continue Reading New Listings and Pending Sales Up Across New York State
Existing Home Sales Up 1.5% in September
The median existing home price for all housing types was $415,200, up 2.1% from the $406,700 recorded one year earlier. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 1.5% in September
West Virginia Housing Development Fund Breaks Record for Affordable Mortgage Issuance
The Fund’s Jon Rogers said “more than 100 West Virginians become first-time homeowners through our Homeownership Program” in July. Continue Reading West Virginia Housing Development Fund Breaks Record for Affordable Mortgage Issuance
Mortgage Rates Drop, But Remain Above 7% Mark
“For the fourth consecutive week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hovered above 7%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop, But Remain Above 7% Mark
Zillow and Realtor.com Add Rental Housing Items to Their Platforms
“Short-term rentals are a great way to help with some of the costs of homeownership,” said Realtor.com’s Mausam Bhatt. Continue Reading Zillow and Realtor.com Add Rental Housing Items to Their Platforms
NYU Acquires Luxury Manhattan High-Rise for $210 Million
NYU’s holdings within New York City now encompasses more than 15 million square feet. Continue Reading NYU Acquires Luxury Manhattan High-Rise for $210 Million
New Initiative Focuses on Advancing Affordable Homeownership for Asian Americans
The Asian American homeownership rates in the middle- and lower-income levels are far below equal-earning non-Hispanic Whites. Continue Reading New Initiative Focuses on Advancing Affordable Homeownership for Asian Americans
HGTV’s Urban Oasis 2023 Sweepstakes Offers Louisville Home as Grand Prize
The sweepstakes winner will also receive an all-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, and $50,000 from Viva along with a five-year supply of the brand’s paper towels. Continue Reading HGTV’s Urban Oasis 2023 Sweepstakes Offers Louisville Home as Grand Prize
The New Normal: Monthly Mortgage Payments of $2,000+ a Month
“Just when did the $2,000 monthly mortgage payment become the norm?” said Black Knight Vice President of Enterprise Research Andy Walden. Continue Reading The New Normal: Monthly Mortgage Payments of $2,000+ a Month
Home Buyers of America Expands into Connecticut
“Our investment in Connecticut and plans to expand into other major U.S. markets signifies the expanded demand we’re seeing across the board,” said CEO Nick Ron. Continue Reading Home Buyers of America Expands into Connecticut
Overseas Buyers Spent $4.3 Billion on Texas Residential Properties
Most of the overseas buyers seeking Texas residences came from Mexico (41%), followed by China (8%), India (7%), Nigeria (5%) and Venezuela (5%). Continue Reading Overseas Buyers Spent $4.3 Billion on Texas Residential Properties
Ouch! Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 27-Year Low
“Both purchase and refinance applications fell, with the purchase index hitting a 28-year low,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Ouch! Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 27-Year Low
