U.S. Housing Market
Ownify Debuts Home Fund in Colorado
The Ownify Home Fund Colorado will allow qualified first-time buyers to buy their homes through a shared equity partnership rather than with mortgage debt. Continue Reading Ownify Debuts Home Fund in Colorado
ICE Blamed for Austin Multifamily Property Going to Special Servicing
The 294-unit Villas Del Sol property fell delinquent on its Freddie Mac loan Continue Reading ICE Blamed for Austin Multifamily Property Going to Special Servicing
Mortgage Delinquencies Decline While Prepayment Activity Nears a 4-Year High
The foreclosure inventory rose to 273,000 in March, up from 213,000 a year ago, marking the largest such volume since February 2020. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquencies Decline While Prepayment Activity Nears a 4-Year High
Initiative to Create Ballot Measure on Eliminating Ohio Property Taxes is Falling Short of Goals
The Committee to Abolish Property Tax in Ohio needs to secure more than 413,000 signatures from at least half of Ohio’s 88 counties by July 1. Continue Reading Initiative to Create Ballot Measure on Eliminating Ohio Property Taxes is Falling Short of Goals
Lennar Debuts New Central Oregon Community
Pricing starts in the high $300,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts New Central Oregon Community
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Updates from RESAAS, Matic, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Bevri. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes 10% Reduction in Property Taxes for Seniors
The governor’s office added the proposal is Michigan’s largest property tax break in over a decade. Continue Reading Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes 10% Reduction in Property Taxes for Seniors
Foreclosure Activity Rises Annually for Eleventh Straight Month
Across the nation, one in every 3,547 housing units had a foreclosure filing in January. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises Annually for Eleventh Straight Month
New Bill Would Allow Homebuyers to Put Unused College Savings Toward a Down Payment
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for consideration. Continue Reading New Bill Would Allow Homebuyers to Put Unused College Savings Toward a Down Payment
New Jersey’s $10,570 Average Property Tax Bill Hits Record High
Only 21 New Jersey towns recorded no change or a decrease in their property tax bills. Continue Reading New Jersey’s $10,570 Average Property Tax Bill Hits Record High
Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
More California households (28%) could afford a typical condo/townhome in the fourth quarter, rising from 27% in the prior quarter and from 25% one year before. Continue Reading Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.4% from 17.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Noblesse Oblige Approach to Unaffordable Housing
The Lamont plan involves giving Connecticut residents one-time tax rebates of either $200 or $400, depending on their filing status and income levels. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Noblesse Oblige Approach to Unaffordable Housing
Conner Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Luxury Home Community
Home prices at Richards Ridge start at $2.39 million and are ready for immediate occupancy. Continue Reading Conner Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Luxury Home Community
