U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 5-9
A pair of unexpected housing policy proposals, an unfair accusation against a hotel chain, and an unlikely new theme park. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 5-9
Housing Starts Up in October
Single-family housing completions in October were at a rate of 1 million, a 6% increase from the revised September rate of 952,000. Continue Reading Housing Starts Up in October
Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
A total of 689,217 refinance loans were issued in the second quarter, up 16.4% from the prior quarter. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
The 17.6-acre property features a 51,000-square-foot home with 19 bedrooms. Continue Reading Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.69%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
Florida’s Housing Market Showed Signs of Heating Up in February 2023
Florida's housing market in February continued to show increasing inventory and higher median prices compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors' latest housing data. The report also shows that economic uncertainty, inflation, and interest rates...
10 Housing Markets Where Demand is Crashing Through the Floor
Source: Yahoo! Finance --- The housing market has been running red hot recently as more Americans buy homes while the supply has decreased. But for those who have been scraping by financially and unable to buy a home at these high prices, you will be happy to know...
Wars in cities: three rules for protecting the built environment during conflict
Source: The Conversation --- During the course of wars, the infrastructure of cities faces destruction. Fighting, regardless of its intentions, destroys roads, bridges, commercial and residential buildings, as well as the architecture they embody. Throughout history...
10 most lucrative places where older Americans can sell their homes, maximize profit and retire elsewhere
Source: Market Watch PICKS --- It certainly pays to own a home before you reach your golden years. About 80% of Americans age 60 and over are homeowners, with housing wealth accounting for approximately 48% of their median net worth, according to a February 2023 paper...
House Prices Declining but Still Up 7.7% Year-to-Year
Source: Florida Realtors --- But U.S. metros aren’t all the same. Of the top 10 states for price declines, 8 of 10 are in the West, as Miami, Tampa and Atlanta show the biggest price jumps. NEW CASTLE, Ind. – Home values in some states began to fall at the end of...
Real estate experts offer possible solutions in tackling housing market obstacles
Source: WPBF News --- PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — With the housing crisis in the Sunshine State, local brokers and buyers are resorting to various ways in tackling the current market. "We have two kids now and two dogs, and it’s just a little too small," Andrew Seifter,...
15 States That Could Be Heading for a Housing Crisis
Source: Go Banking Rates --- The housing crisis of 2008-2009 is forever burned in our memory — a time of irresponsible lending, dramatic financial and housing losses and economic hardship that no one wants to live through again. While regulations and practices that...
A bifurcated housing market: Average Idaho homeowner sees equity decline by $21K while typical Florida homeowner gained $49K in 2022
Source: Yahoo! Finance --- Just after mortgage rates spiked to 6%, George Reedy put his South Carolina home on the market in July 2022. He needed to sell for personal reasons. He was also worried that by listing after mortgage rates had spiked, he'd miss out on the...
Rental Property Owners Face Increased Pressure to Reduce their Carbon Footprint
JLL's new “Green Leasing 2.0: Bridging the owner-occupier divide to deliver shared ESG value” report outlines the considerations building occupiers and owners should include at all relationship stages to incorporate sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint....
New York Experiences a 4.4% Drop in Median Sales Price in February
OneKey MLS is a real estate marketplace for monthly statistics for residential real estate transactions from Montauk to Manhattan, north through the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains. For February 2023, OneKey MLS reported a regional closed median sale price of...
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