U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
A new data report from Redfin found the median monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
Newsom Follows Trump in Calling for Ban of Institutional Investors in Single-Family Housing Market
The announcement was framed by having Newsom as a change agent for affordability. Continue Reading Newsom Follows Trump in Calling for Ban of Institutional Investors in Single-Family Housing Market
New Home Sales Down 0.6% in July
The median sales price of new houses sold in July was $403,800, a 0.8% dip from June’s price of $407,200 and 5.9% below the July 2024 price of $429,000. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down 0.6% in July
Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Pricing at the community starts in the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
Cape Cod considers a mansion tax, Baltimore considers raising taxes on vacant lots, and a retail chain will not consider opening stores in California. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
Housing affordability hits historic low, according to report
Source: News Nation --- (The Hill) — Fewer than a quarter of homes listed for sale nationwide qualified as affordable for the typical U.S. household, according to a new report shared exclusively with The Hill. The report, released Friday by real estate brokerage...
The Housing Market Hits a Turning Point. Home Prices Are Falling.
Source: Barron's --- After months of thinning gains, home prices have finally fallen from year-ago levels, according to one frequent gauge of data. It could be a sign of what’s to come as full-month indicators—which show price growth from the year prior—catch up....
The housing market in the US has just taken another hit
Source: The Bharat Express News --- Back in early February, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari took to CNBC to clarify that easing financial conditions, including mortgage rates that had fallen to 6.09% at the time, could disrupt the Fed’s inflation battle if it...
Bluffton, South Carolina’s Old Town Offers Charming, Down-Home Living
Source: Mansion Global --- Old Town, a down-home upscale neighborhood in the South Carolina river town of Bluffton, is defined by its Southern hospitality and luxurious lifestyle. “It’s the heartbeat of Beaufort County and what draws many people to the area,” said...
Why International Buyers Dream of Owning U.S. Real Estate
According to a recent survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program, affluent international buyers are dreaming big, spurned by location/lifestyle preferences, an overall positive outlook on the U.S. luxury real estate...
Capital Square Acquires Build-for-Rent Townhome Community Near Raleigh for DST Offering
Capital Square, a national sponsor of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer of multifamily communities, announced the acquisition of Ashford Townes, a 74-unit newly constructed build-for-rent townhome community in the Raleigh suburb of...
Revive and NextHome Partner to Deliver More Move-In Ready Homes to Real Estate Agents
Revive, a national presale home renovation solution for sellers, and NextHome, a national real estate franchise company, are joining forces to deliver more move-in ready homes to more than 5,500 NextHome agents in 610 offices across 48 states. NextHome, by...
The History of Homeownership for Women in the United States
For centuries, women in the United States have faced many challenges as they seek to gain access to homeownership. Women of various races and backgrounds were often discriminated against and denied access to homeownership for multiple reasons. Despite this, brave and...
Los Angeles Historic Stilt Home, As Seen In the Movie “Heat”, Is For Sale
As California’s fortunes rose and development boomed following World War II, Los Angeles offered a proving ground for new ideas about architecture and design. One striking variation of the typical modern aesthetic was the stilt home, designed to take advantage of...
Zillow Names Austin, TX the Top Pet-Friendly City for Renters Looking to Move
he most pet-friendly city in the country for renters is Austin, Texas, with more than 4 out of every 5 rental listings allowing pets. What's more, cities in Texas claimed the top three spots, and four of the top six. This is according to Zillow’s latest Consumer Home...
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