U.S. Housing Market
Report: Renting a Starter Home is Cheaper Than Buying in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
The national median asking rent for 0-2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metros was $1,695 in July, down $24 or 1.4% from one year before. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Starter Home is Cheaper Than Buying in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
Redfin Listings Now Include Local Childcare Information
The Winnie data is now available on Redfin’s desktop and mobile websites and will be available in the Redfin app in September. Continue Reading Redfin Listings Now Include Local Childcare Information
Linkhome Holdings Rebrands Mortgage One as Linkhome Lending
Linkhome Lending plans to broaden its commercial financing capabilities by supporting the financing needs of AI infrastructure projects, including data centers. Continue Reading Linkhome Holdings Rebrands Mortgage One as Linkhome Lending
Lower Launches Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for a Down Payment
ONE by Lower is available to eligible first-time and repeat homebuyers. Continue Reading Lower Launches Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for a Down Payment
Mortgage Application Activity Ended July with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.3% from 16.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Ended July with a Whimper
Home Equity Rates Declined in Q1
ATTOM defined equity rich as the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than half of their estimated market value. Continue Reading Home Equity Rates Declined in Q1
Urban Construction Accounted for 11% of New Q1 Listings
Seven metros had a majority of their new construction listings in urban ZIP Codes in the first quarter. Continue Reading Urban Construction Accounted for 11% of New Q1 Listings
Ownify Debuts Home Fund in Colorado
The Ownify Home Fund Colorado will allow qualified first-time buyers to buy their homes through a shared equity partnership rather than with mortgage debt. Continue Reading Ownify Debuts Home Fund in Colorado
ICE Blamed for Austin Multifamily Property Going to Special Servicing
The 294-unit Villas Del Sol property fell delinquent on its Freddie Mac loan Continue Reading ICE Blamed for Austin Multifamily Property Going to Special Servicing
Mortgage Application Activity Down While Home Prices Continue to Rise
The national median single-family existing-home price rose 0.5% year-over-year to $404,300 in the first quarter. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down While Home Prices Continue to Rise
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Resolution to Drop Property Taxes for Disabled Veterans
Currently, only disabled veterans who were prisoners of war qualify for property tax exemption in Missouri. Continue Reading Missouri Lawmakers Consider Resolution to Drop Property Taxes for Disabled Veterans
Zillow Preview Listings to Be Available on Realtor.com
The collaboration does not require a special login by users or either platform, and no brokerage relationship is required for access. Continue Reading Zillow Preview Listings to Be Available on Realtor.com
New Home Sales Surged 7.4% in March
The median sales price of new houses sold in March was $387,400, 5.3% decline from the February price of $409,000. Continue Reading New Home Sales Surged 7.4% in March
Studio Home Launches National Franchise Platform
“Over the last 17 years, we’ve proven our panelized building system works in all 50 states,” said Mike Koenig, co-founder of Studio Home. Continue Reading Studio Home Launches National Franchise Platform
Report: Home Prices Inched Up 0.4% in March
Among the 100 largest metro markets, the highest year-over-year home price increase was the 7.9% spike in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Continue Reading Report: Home Prices Inched Up 0.4% in March
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