U.S. Housing Market
Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
“This is something no elected official wants to do, but it is the responsible thing to do,” Councilor Barbara Warwick said in a statement. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Apartment Rent Growth Continues to Slow
July marked the sixth straight month of flat or negative monthly growth. Continue Reading Apartment Rent Growth Continues to Slow
Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
New build list prices declined in 30 of the nation’s 100 largest metros, with the steepest declines in the South. Continue Reading Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
Home Construction Collective Launches Real Estate Investing Platform
“Millions of people need homes that do not exist, and real solutions are scant,” said Co-Founder and CEO Isaac Lidsky, Continue Reading Home Construction Collective Launches Real Estate Investing Platform
Real Estate Investors Taking a Loss in Current Home Selling
Redfin observed that investors owned 10.1% of new listings on the market as of December. Continue Reading Real Estate Investors Taking a Loss in Current Home Selling
Mortgage Delinquencies at Record Low
Every state recorded lower delinquency levels in March, ranging from 11.9% in Washington to 21.5% in Vermont. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquencies at Record Low
Redfin: One-Third of 25-Year-Olds are Homeowners
The typical mortgage rate for homebuyers under 25 using a conventional loan was 3.3% in 2020 and 3.1% in 2021. Continue Reading Redfin: One-Third of 25-Year-Olds are Homeowners
Tight Inventory Drives Down New York State Home Sales
The state has not recorded a year-over-year increase in housing inventory since October 2019. Continue Reading Tight Inventory Drives Down New York State Home Sales
Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
“For the first time in over a month, mortgage rates moved up due to shifting market expectations,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
Existing Home Sales Down 22% from Last Year
First-time buyers were responsible for 28% of sales in March. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 22% from Last Year
Report: IMBs Outpace Banks for Lending in LMI and Minority Areas
CRA was implemented in 1977 in response to decades of redlining practices by banks and thrifts. Continue Reading Report: IMBs Outpace Banks for Lending in LMI and Minority Areas
FDIC Auctions Mortgage-Backed Bonds from Failed Banks
Another auction is planned for next week, with the FDIC seeking to sell about $660 million of lower-rated bonds. Continue Reading FDIC Auctions Mortgage-Backed Bonds from Failed Banks
Guild Mortgage Adds 8 California Branches From Fairway Independent Mortgage
John Lowe, formerly senior vice president and division manager at Fairway, has been named district manager of the new district. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Adds 8 California Branches From Fairway Independent Mortgage













