U.S. Housing Market
Report: Nearly 44% of Homes Carry HOA Fees
Roughly one-third (33.4%) of single-family homes now carry HOA fees. Continue Reading Report: Nearly 44% of Homes Carry HOA Fees
Lennar Unveils New 55+ Community in Central Oregon
Pricing on the new residences start in the low $400,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils New 55+ Community in Central Oregon
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
The Refinance Index plummeted by 21% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
NAR noted that the shutdown has resulted in the halting of NFIP’s authority to issue new policies. Continue Reading NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
Starter Home Sales and Prices Outpace Other Housing Sectors
August’s price data marked the 12th consecutive month for starter home price increases, outpacing other price tiers Continue Reading Starter Home Sales and Prices Outpace Other Housing Sectors
New Homebuyer Assistance Program Aimed at HBCU and PBI Graduates
BMO also will offer current HBCU and PBI students a series of financial education classes. Continue Reading New Homebuyer Assistance Program Aimed at HBCU and PBI Graduates
Single-Family Housing Starts Show a New Gusto, Up 18.5%
“Additional housing supply is good news for inflation data,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Show a New Gusto, Up 18.5%
DC Property Linked to Disgraced Crypto Bigshot Sam Bankman-Fried Listed as Contingent
The parties in the Washington transaction have not been identified. Continue Reading DC Property Linked to Disgraced Crypto Bigshot Sam Bankman-Fried Listed as Contingent
Happy Days Are Here Again: Builder Confidence Rises in Positive Territory
This is the first time since last July when sentiment levels surpassed the midpoint of 50. Continue Reading Happy Days Are Here Again: Builder Confidence Rises in Positive Territory
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Pick Up Discounted Beverly Hills Mansion
The property has a 5,000-square-foot sports facility with a lounge, boxing ring and an indoor pickleball court. Continue Reading Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Pick Up Discounted Beverly Hills Mansion
The Best Market for Long-Term Rental Property Investment Is…
Ohio was the top ranked state and Cleveland was the top ranked metro area. Continue Reading The Best Market for Long-Term Rental Property Investment Is…
HUD Makes $2M Available for Affordable Housing Creation in Smaller Communities
The funds are for localities with a population of 50,000 or less. Continue Reading HUD Makes $2M Available for Affordable Housing Creation in Smaller Communities
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 12-16
An abandonment of San Francisco commercial mortgages, the Fed presses the pause button and President Biden’s unlikely railroad idea. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 12-16
RE/MAX Reports ‘Sizeable Jump in May Home Sales’
May’s $423,000 median sales price was the highest since June 2022. Continue Reading RE/MAX Reports ‘Sizeable Jump in May Home Sales’
Fox News’ Bret Baier Seeks to Flip Palm Beach Estate
Baier acquired the property in March 2022 from designer Tommy Hilfiger for $12 million. Continue Reading Fox News’ Bret Baier Seeks to Flip Palm Beach Estate
