U.S. Housing Market
Stop Waiting for the Fed to Save Housing
Housing keeps waiting for the Federal Reserve to deliver relief. But mortgage rates are driven by a much larger market, and the industry needs to start paying attention to all of it. Continue Reading Stop Waiting for the Fed to Save Housing
Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of Aug. 20, down from last week when it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week
Mortgage Application Activity Perks Up
The Refinance Index increased 5% from the previous week, but it was also 22% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Perks Up
GO Residential REIT Buys 27 Properties from H&R REIT Valued at $2.8 Billion
he transaction is designed to expand GO’s residential portfolio beyond New York City into major Sunbelt markets. Continue Reading GO Residential REIT Buys 27 Properties from H&R REIT Valued at $2.8 Billion
Trump Threatens Federal Intervention to Stop Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
The president cited “the Radical Left Jihadists” running the city and the state. Continue Reading Trump Threatens Federal Intervention to Stop Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
Engel & Völkers Americas in Marketing Partnership with Ring Security Products
“As two brands that greatly value community and safety, we’re incredibly excited to collaborate with Ring,” said Katelyn Castellano, chief marketing and performance officer at Engel & Völkers Americas. Continue Reading Engel & Völkers Americas in Marketing Partnership with Ring Security Products
The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Making It Hard to Find
The average first-time American homebuyer is 40 years old. Do you think that is acceptable? Continue Reading The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Making It Hard to Find
Nearly 6% of All Home Listings Were Taken Down in April
Atlanta led the nation with one in 10 (10.7%) homes delisted in April. Continue Reading Nearly 6% of All Home Listings Were Taken Down in April
Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 2.5%
The FHA share of total applications dipped to 17.0% from 17.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 2.5%
Report: List Prices Posted Steep Drop in May as New Listings Hit 4-Year High
The national median list price was $429,500 in May. Continue Reading Report: List Prices Posted Steep Drop in May as New Listings Hit 4-Year High
Pairgap Releases Structured Agreement Tool for Property Co-Ownership Purchases
Pairgap cited National Association of Realtors data that showed more than one in four first-time buyers enter the market with a co-buyer. Continue Reading Pairgap Releases Structured Agreement Tool for Property Co-Ownership Purchases
Report: Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment at $64,000
Down payment percentages were highest in San Jose, San Francisco and Anaheim, where the typical homebuyer in each market put down 25% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Report: Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment at $64,000
New Report Finds Minimal Results for Rhode Island’s $120 Million Housing Bond
RIPEC estimated the housing bond will create only 642 new housing units, slightly more than one-quarter (28.5%) of Executive Office of Housing’s 2030 housing goal. Continue Reading New Report Finds Minimal Results for Rhode Island’s $120 Million Housing Bond
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 25-29
A broke city gets a new tax, a pesky deed thief is back in custody, and Tampa Bay gets another $1 billion request for a stadium. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 25-29
Wolf Valley Homes Debuts Line of Luxury Tiny Homes and Park Model Cabins
Financing options are available on qualifying homes. Continue Reading Wolf Valley Homes Debuts Line of Luxury Tiny Homes and Park Model Cabins
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