U.S. Housing Market
Maine’s Housing Market was a November to Forget
The state reported a median sales price of $399,000 for single-family existing homes sold in November. Continue Reading Maine’s Housing Market was a November to Forget
Pennsylvania Home Sales Down While Prices Keep Rising
The Pennsylvania median home price was up 5.2% year-over-year to $305,000, compared to $290,000 in November 2024. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Down While Prices Keep Rising
Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
The 17.6-acre property features a 51,000-square-foot home with 19 bedrooms. Continue Reading Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.69%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
Pending Home Sales Down 0.4% in July
NAR added that its Realtors Confidence Index survey in July found 16% of its members expecting an increase in buyer traffic over the next three months. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down 0.4% in July
Survey: Most Younger Homeowners Are Spying on the Value of Friends’ Homes
79% of the survey’s respondents said their snooping left them feeling stressed, concerned or upset. Continue Reading Survey: Most Younger Homeowners Are Spying on the Value of Friends’ Homes
Maza, a Platform for Immigrants Aimed at Homeownership, Announces $8 Million Seed Round
“As descendants of Latin American immigrants, my co-founders and I are building the company our parents needed,” said Luciano Arango, CEO and co-founder of Maza. Continue Reading Maza, a Platform for Immigrants Aimed at Homeownership, Announces $8 Million Seed Round
What Impact Does a Rainbow Flag Have on Homebuyers?
Nearly half of the survey respondents said seeing a Confederate flag in a neighborhood would make them less likely to make an offer on a home in that community. Continue Reading What Impact Does a Rainbow Flag Have on Homebuyers?
Bay Area Cabin Where Charles M. Schulz Drew ‘Peanuts’ Listed at $4 Million
The California cabin that was once the home and studio of “Peanuts” cartoonist Charles M. Schulz has been listed for sale at $4 million. Located in the Bay Area city of Sebastopol, the residence has one bedroom, one-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage. The...
Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
Craig J. Lazzara at S&P Dow Jones Indices said the housing market “continued to strengthen in April 2023.” Continue Reading Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
CFPB Enacts $25M Penalty Against ACI Worldwide for Servicing Errors
According to the CFPB, ACI’s data handling practices negatively impacted nearly 500,000 homeowners with mortgages serviced by Mr. Cooper. Continue Reading CFPB Enacts $25M Penalty Against ACI Worldwide for Servicing Errors
Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division
“This new division is an exciting addition to our already robust offering,” said Geneva Financial CEO Aaron VanTrojen. Continue Reading Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division
Pedestrian Power? Realtors Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Walkable Communities
85% of respondents said sidewalks and places to walk are very or somewhat important. Continue Reading Pedestrian Power? Realtors Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Walkable Communities
‘Wolf of Airbnb’ Offers Guilty Plea for Wire Fraud
Bicher, a resident of Hialeah, Florida, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Continue Reading ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ Offers Guilty Plea for Wire Fraud
National Association of Realtors Begins National Search for New CEO
Bob Goldberg became NAR CEO in 2017. Continue Reading National Association of Realtors Begins National Search for New CEO
