U.S. Housing Market
Existing Home Sales Up 3.2% in May
The median sales price in May for all housing types was $429,300, a 1.3% increase from one year ago. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 3.2% in May
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved Slightly in May
“Mortgage rates reached nine-month highs over the month, which put pressure on homebuyers and reduced the demand for refinancing,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved Slightly in May
289-Unit Multifamily Property in Tucson Sold for $45.5 Million
Constructed in two phases in 1985 and 1990, the 12.5-acre garden-style property offers one, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Continue Reading 289-Unit Multifamily Property in Tucson Sold for $45.5 Million
Alabama Home Sales and Prices Rise in April
April’s median home price of $263,518 marked a 15.2% year-over-year upswing. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales and Prices Rise in April
Judge Orders MRED to Restore Zillow Listings
Thousands of Chicago-area home listings on the Zillow and Trulia abruptly disappeared as a result of the MRED action. Continue Reading Judge Orders MRED to Restore Zillow Listings
Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
“Affordability for buyers and builders remains a top concern,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 9-13
The negative impact of a neighbor’s yard on a home sale, a Seattle billionaire abruptly moves to Florida, and a department store executive vows to keep his locations open Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 9-13
Sales to Begin at Panorama Buckhead, Former Atlanta Rental Tower Turned Condominium Development
Pricing starts in the $300,000s. Continue Reading Sales to Begin at Panorama Buckhead, Former Atlanta Rental Tower Turned Condominium Development
Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
A rezoning application will require several review sessions involving Brooklyn Community Board 2, the Brooklyn borough president’s office, and the New York City Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
The BOOSTzer platform will go live on April 1. Continue Reading New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
“The single-family market has slowed as builders continue to deal with elevated construction costs while affordability conditions are a cause of concern for many potential home buyers,” said NAHB’s Bill Owens, Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
“It has been nearly two decades since Congress last enacted a sweeping, bipartisan housing law,” said NAR’s Shannon McGahn. Continue Reading Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
39% of roommate settings are multi-generational households, where the age difference between the oldest and youngest adult is 20 years or more. Continue Reading Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
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