U.S. Housing Market
Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
The companies gave no details on the depth and scope of the mortgage. Continue Reading Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
Are Buyers Willing to Overlook Property and Neighborhood Flaws Just to Get a Home?
50% of survey respondents said they would buy in an area with high or increasing crime. Continue Reading Are Buyers Willing to Overlook Property and Neighborhood Flaws Just to Get a Home?
Mortgage Rates Rise to 9-Month High
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51% as of May 21. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to 9-Month High
Zombie Foreclosure Rate Increased During Q2
Approximately 1.4 million homes, or 1.3% of US residential properties, were vacant in the second quarter of the year. According to new data from ATTOM, that percentage was unchanged from both the first quarter and from the second quarter of 2025. Out of the national...
New Report Tracks Slowing in Home Sale Agreement Cancelations
April’s cancelation rate tied with January for the lowest level of contract cancellations since September 2024. Continue Reading New Report Tracks Slowing in Home Sale Agreement Cancelations
Century Communities to Begin Sales at New South Carolina Townhome Community
Pricing for the residences start in the low $200,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities to Begin Sales at New South Carolina Townhome Community
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.1% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat
Kentucky Home Sales Drop Amid Spike in New Listings
“Despite being in the middle of real estate’s slower season, now is still a great time to buy in Kentucky,” said Kentucky Realtors CEO Josh Summers. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Drop Amid Spike in New Listings
DDB Capital to Create 52-Acre Residential Community in Alabama
The first home sales are anticipated in the fourth quarter of this year. Continue Reading DDB Capital to Create 52-Acre Residential Community in Alabama
Citi Debuts $60 Billion Blueprint for Housing Opportunity Initiative
“Housing affordability is one of the defining economic challenges of our time, and increasing supply is essential to addressing it,” said Jane Fraser, CEO and board chairwoman of Citi. Continue Reading Citi Debuts $60 Billion Blueprint for Housing Opportunity Initiative
Tech Trends: Digital Tools for the Homebuyer
In the UK, 54% of identity verification checks are done manually. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Digital Tools for the Homebuyer
South Florida Real Estate Gets Increased Inquiries from China
“Asia represents the next major growth market for South Florida real estate,” Alfredo Pujol, chairman of the board of the Miami Association of Realtors. Continue Reading South Florida Real Estate Gets Increased Inquiries from China
New Reports Find 2025 Ended with Slowing Home Price Acceleration
“National home prices grew just 1.3% for the year — the weakest full-year gain since 2011” said Nicholas Godec at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Reports Find 2025 Ended with Slowing Home Price Acceleration
Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Discourage Institutional Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
“Today Democrats are introducing legislation to stop Wall Street from snapping up homes in bulk and jacking up rent for families,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Discourage Institutional Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
Nearly 14% of Home Sales Canceled During January
Homebuyers need to earn $111,000 per year to afford the typical home, about $25,000 more than the median household income. Continue Reading Nearly 14% of Home Sales Canceled During January
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