U.S. Housing Market
Zillow Unveils New Marketing Campaign
The campaign debuts on Feb. 1 during the telecast of the Grammy Awards on CBS and Paramount+. Continue Reading Zillow Unveils New Marketing Campaign
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
FlexIQ will replace PHH’s previously offered Gold/Silver/Bronze non-QM programs. Continue Reading PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
The estate provides 570 feet of shoreline along Geist Reservoir with a three-slip boat deck. Continue Reading Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Enabling Denser Housing Construction Near Transit Hubs
“All Californians deserve an affordable place to live — close to jobs, schools, and opportunity,” said Newsom in a statement. Continue Reading Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Enabling Denser Housing Construction Near Transit Hubs
Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
“Higher interest rates continue to dampen activity in interest rate-sensitive sectors,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to All-Time Low
CoreLogic noted that 14 states posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to All-Time Low
JD Power: Mortgage Servicing Customer Satisfaction Down Amid Financial Stress
Among the major servicers, Rocket Mortgage ranked the highest with a score of 686 out of 1,000. Continue Reading JD Power: Mortgage Servicing Customer Satisfaction Down Amid Financial Stress
Pending Home Sales Inched Up Slightly in June
However, on a year-over-year measurement, pending transactions were down by 15.6%. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Inched Up Slightly in June
Nearly Half of US Homes in Q2 Were Equity-Rich
Nationwide, the median home value spiked by 10% in the second quarter to $350,000, a new all-time high. Continue Reading Nearly Half of US Homes in Q2 Were Equity-Rich
Long Island Village Considers Buying Accused Serial Killer’s Home
The local police have begun ticketing drivers who slow down to stare at the home. Continue Reading Long Island Village Considers Buying Accused Serial Killer’s Home
Guest Opinion: The Toxic Nature of Contracts for Deed
“Nearly all of our contract for deed clients have been people of color,” said Elizabeth Goodell of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The Toxic Nature of Contracts for Deed
Beverly Hills Realtor Pleads No Contest to Burglarizing Celebrity Homes
Police said they recovered 2,000 stolen items worth millions of dollars in Ackerman’s home and in a storage unit. Continue Reading Beverly Hills Realtor Pleads No Contest to Burglarizing Celebrity Homes
Indiana Metros Reign in the Latest Emerging Housing Markets Index
The top three metros in the latest index report were in the Hoosier State. Continue Reading Indiana Metros Reign in the Latest Emerging Housing Markets Index
Declines Reported in New Home Sales, Mortgage Application Activity
The purchase index was at “its lowest level in over a month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Declines Reported in New Home Sales, Mortgage Application Activity
