U.S. Housing Market
Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
Aspen was home to four of the 10 most expensive home sales of November. Continue Reading Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
California Home Sales at 3-Year High
November also saw the statewide median home price drop by 3.9% from $886,960 in October to $852,680 in November. Continue Reading California Home Sales at 3-Year High
REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
The median sales price in July was $450,000, down 1.1% from June. Continue Reading REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
The project is expected to be completed by August 2027. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
ALTA has also updated its Best Practices framework to help title agents better identify emerging versions of these crimes. Continue Reading ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
ESSA Bank & Trust in $3 Million Settlement with Feds Over Redlining Charges
“We are proud of our record of community service,” said Gary S. Olson, the bank’s chief executive. Continue Reading ESSA Bank & Trust in $3 Million Settlement with Feds Over Redlining Charges
Look Up, Folks, Because That’s Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading!
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.09%. Continue Reading Look Up, Folks, Because That’s Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading!
CoreLogic: A Potential of $11.6 Trillion in Hurricane Property Damage This Year
Approximately 7.8 million homes are susceptible to storm surge flooding. Continue Reading CoreLogic: A Potential of $11.6 Trillion in Hurricane Property Damage This Year
Q1 Mortgage Origination Activity at 23-Year Low
On the refinance side, only 407,956 mortgages were rolled over into new ones – the smallest amount this century. Continue Reading Q1 Mortgage Origination Activity at 23-Year Low
Realtor.com: Home Price Growth Slowest on Record
The median list price grew to $441,000 in May, up from $430,000 in April but down by 1.7% from June 2022’s record high of $449,000. Continue Reading Realtor.com: Home Price Growth Slowest on Record
Planet Home Lending Acquires Platinum Home Mortgage Corp.
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Planet Home Lending Acquires Platinum Home Mortgage Corp.
Elon Musk Rebuked by Redfin’s CEO Over ‘Melting Down Fast’ Tweet on Home Values
“Inventory is at roughly two thirds the levels it was pre-pandemic,” Kelman said. Continue Reading Elon Musk Rebuked by Redfin’s CEO Over ‘Melting Down Fast’ Tweet on Home Values
Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Decline
There was less interest from borrowers for purchase loans and refinancing. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Decline
GOP Governors Call on Biden to Rescind LLPA Changes
“Only the Biden administration would think it can solve a supply issue by subsidizing demand and bad credit,” said Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. Continue Reading GOP Governors Call on Biden to Rescind LLPA Changes
Q1 Investor Home Purchases Plummet 49% Year-Over-Year
Investors were responsible for buying 17.6% of the homes for sale in the metros tracked by Redfin. Continue Reading Q1 Investor Home Purchases Plummet 49% Year-Over-Year
