U.S. Housing Market
CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
CCM’s announcement comes months ahead of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s official 2026 announcement. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
$48 Million Beverly Hills Estate Topped August’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
All 10 of the homes sold for over $25 million and the top two sold for more than $40 million. Continue Reading $48 Million Beverly Hills Estate Topped August’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
US Housing Market Has Nearly $700 Billion in Listings, a Record High
This new record was achieved as the US housing supply soared 16.7% year-over-year to a five-year high. Continue Reading US Housing Market Has Nearly $700 Billion in Listings, a Record High
Report: New Apartments Sitting Vacant for Months
Nearly 125,000 new apartments were completed in the fourth quarter, the second highest number on record. Continue Reading Report: New Apartments Sitting Vacant for Months
Ohio Bill Would Cut Seniors’ Property Taxes by 50%, Regardless of Income
Property tax has become a hot-button issue in Ohio. Continue Reading Ohio Bill Would Cut Seniors’ Property Taxes by 50%, Regardless of Income
Most Gen Z Adults Prioritize Pets Over Family in Housing Needs
“Young adults may be delaying parenthood, but they’re not putting off pet parenthood,” said Zillow’s home trends expert Amanda Pendleton. Continue Reading Most Gen Z Adults Prioritize Pets Over Family in Housing Needs
Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers
Nearly half of survey respondents have begun to save for a down payment. Continue Reading Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers
Study: 1 in 3 Homebuyers Unaware of Affordable Home Lending Offerings
KeyBank is observing April’s Fair Housing Month by expanding its Special Purpose Credit Programs for qualifying properties in eligible communities. Continue Reading Study: 1 in 3 Homebuyers Unaware of Affordable Home Lending Offerings
Vacation Home Demand Sinks in Post-Pandemic Market
“With housing payments near their all-time high; a lot of people can’t afford to buy one home right now, let alone a second,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr. Continue Reading Vacation Home Demand Sinks in Post-Pandemic Market
Defense Dept. Faulted on Oversight of Private Companies Operating Military Housing
“DOD can also fully terminate a project, but has never identified the need to do so,” the report said. Continue Reading Defense Dept. Faulted on Oversight of Private Companies Operating Military Housing
Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Inches Up Slightly
The index is still near its historical low. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Inches Up Slightly
Zillow: People of Color Pay Higher Upfront Costs on Rental Housing
Zillow also reported people of color were paying more on security deposits for their rental housing. Continue Reading Zillow: People of Color Pay Higher Upfront Costs on Rental Housing
NY Times Publishes Report Claiming Age Discrimination in Mortgage Applications
The Times did not include any input from mortgage professionals in its coverage. Continue Reading NY Times Publishes Report Claiming Age Discrimination in Mortgage Applications
Spotlight On: Thomas Ferrier and Tommie Mac Inc.
“We want to change the way homeowners are able to access the equity in their home,” said Thomas Ferrier. Continue Reading Spotlight On: Thomas Ferrier and Tommie Mac Inc.
Freddie Mac Reports Mortgage Rate Drop
“Mortgage rates continue to trend down entering the traditional spring homebuying season,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Reports Mortgage Rate Drop
