U.S. Housing Market
Thomas Jefferson’s Boyhood Home Listed at $17 Million
The property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, has never been opened to the public, although private tours can be arranged. Continue Reading Thomas Jefferson’s Boyhood Home Listed at $17 Million
Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio Reached $2.97 Trillion in June
Year to date, Ginnie Mae facilitated the pooling and securitization of 339,562 first-time homebuyer loans. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio Reached $2.97 Trillion in June
Housing Groups Ask Pulte to Delay New Condo Financing Requirements
The housing groups also requested that the FHFA offer assurance that the new policy changes will improve building safety without reducing access to affordable homeownership. Continue Reading Housing Groups Ask Pulte to Delay New Condo Financing Requirements
Housing Bill to Become Law Without Trump’s Signature
In a Truth Social post this morning, Trump said he would allow the bill to pass without his signature. Continue Reading Housing Bill to Become Law Without Trump’s Signature
Toll Brothers Previews New Sacramento-Area Community
Homes will range from 2,543 to over 3,600 square feet and will be priced from the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Previews New Sacramento-Area Community
The Mystery Buyer of All 138 Units in Miami’s Solaris Condominium Complex is Revealed
Ken Griffin reportedly paid an average of $875 per square foot between late 2002 and mid-2025, overpaying by more than 20% to take over the Solaris units. Continue Reading The Mystery Buyer of All 138 Units in Miami’s Solaris Condominium Complex is Revealed
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 29-July 3
New board members at the American Real Estate Association, a cryptic social media message from the Opendoor CEO, and who’s to blame for the European heat wave? Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 29-July 3
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.43% as of July 2, down from last week when it averaged 6.49%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Tumble
Casa Encantada, Historic LA Estate Mired in Foreclosure Battle, Sells at Auction for $130 Million
The Wall Street Journal reports the buyer was “a blond man dressed in black” who “declined to identify himself” the newspaper’s reporter. Continue Reading Casa Encantada, Historic LA Estate Mired in Foreclosure Battle, Sells at Auction for $130 Million
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Tennessee Home Listed for First Time at $1.6 Million
Wright was commissioned by Seamour and Gertie Shavin to create the residence. Continue Reading Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Tennessee Home Listed for First Time at $1.6 Million
List Prices Record Steepest Annual Decline in 9 Years
“Eight straight months of falling prices and seven straight months of rising pending sales are not a contradiction,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading List Prices Record Steepest Annual Decline in 9 Years
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.9% from 17.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
421-Unit Multifamily Community in NYC Suburb Sold to US-Japan Joint Venture for $237 Million
The Westchester County-based Carraway was completed in 2021 and features a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. Continue Reading 421-Unit Multifamily Community in NYC Suburb Sold to US-Japan Joint Venture for $237 Million
New Data Reports Find Mixed Results in April Home Price Activity
The FHFA reported April’s house prices were down nationwide by a scant 0.1% from the previous month but were up 2% from one year earlier. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Mixed Results in April Home Price Activity
Luxury Home Prices Are Rising 3-Times Faster Than Non-Luxury Prices
Pending sales of luxury homes rose 5.2% year-over-year during the same period, which marked the largest gain since December 2024. Continue Reading Luxury Home Prices Are Rising 3-Times Faster Than Non-Luxury Prices
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