U.S. Housing Market
HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
“If done correctly, it’s a win, win, win, win, win,” said Lt. Gov. Denny Heck. Continue Reading Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
Black Homeownership Rate Drops to 4-Year Low
The homeownership rate decline occurred as the Black unemployment rate reached 7.2% as of July, up from 6.3% one year before and the highest level since October 2021. Continue Reading Black Homeownership Rate Drops to 4-Year Low
Senate Democrats Debut Bill to Assist Faith-Based Groups in Creating Affordable Housing
The legislation creates $50 million per year in grants for communities that adopt policies removing barriers to affordable housing on property owned by faith-based organizations or colleges. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Debut Bill to Assist Faith-Based Groups in Creating Affordable Housing
Report: Bill Pulte’s Father and Stepmother Claimed Primary Residence on 2 Different Homes
Tax officials in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, said the Pultes’ exemption was being immediately revoked. Continue Reading Report: Bill Pulte’s Father and Stepmother Claimed Primary Residence on 2 Different Homes
Year-Over-Year Applications for New Home Purchases Up for Fifth Straight Month
“New home purchase activity continues to be a bright spot,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Year-Over-Year Applications for New Home Purchases Up for Fifth Straight Month
Juan Bueno Named President of Operations at Cortland
Bueno comes to Cortland from Avison Young, where he was the firm’s U.S. president. Continue Reading Juan Bueno Named President of Operations at Cortland
Guest Opinion: The Heavy Regulatory Burden Placed on Home Builders
“As home builders, we believe our customers have a right to choose the appliances and energy sources used in their homes,” said NAHB’s Huey. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The Heavy Regulatory Burden Placed on Home Builders
New Record Set for Pennsylvania’s Median Sales Price
Pennsylvania’s home sales totaled 12,383 transactions, up 12% from May but down 19.5% from June 2022. Continue Reading New Record Set for Pennsylvania’s Median Sales Price
Freddie Mac Reports Decline in Mortgage Rates
“As inflation slows, mortgage rates decreased this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Reports Decline in Mortgage Rates
NAR: Existing Home Sales Down in June
The median existing-home price for all housing types in June was $410,200, the second-highest price of all time. Continue Reading NAR: Existing Home Sales Down in June
Q2 Profit Margins on Home Sales Reach Nearly 48%
ATTOM CEO Rob Barber said seller profits were “back up to nearly their highest level in the past decade.” Continue Reading Q2 Profit Margins on Home Sales Reach Nearly 48%
New York State’s Housing Market Remains Weak
Closed sales totaled 10,186 last month, down 22.2% from the 13,095 sales in June 2022. Continue Reading New York State’s Housing Market Remains Weak
Texas Q2 Median Home Price Down 3.1%
The second quarter saw fewer closed sales – 96,541, a 10.8% year-over-year decline. Continue Reading Texas Q2 Median Home Price Down 3.1%
Timothy Saunders Named Chief Legal Officer at Angel Oak Companies
He was previously general counsel and chief compliance officer at Reverence Capital Partners. Continue Reading Timothy Saunders Named Chief Legal Officer at Angel Oak Companies
