U.S. Housing Market
New Single-Family Home Sales Up Slightly During June
Sales of new single-family houses in were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 during June, according to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The sales activity is a mild 0.6% rise above the May...
Home Sale Profits Up Slightly During Q2
In pure dollar figures, the large metro areas with the highest typical profit on a home sale were all on the West Coast. Continue Reading Home Sale Profits Up Slightly During Q2
California Gives Provisional Approval for State Farm’s 22% Rate Hike
State Farm is California’s largest home insurer, with more than 1 million customers. Continue Reading California Gives Provisional Approval for State Farm’s 22% Rate Hike
Manhattan’s Median Apartment Rent at $4,500 in February
Last month’s figure broke the earlier record of $4,400 set in August 2023. Continue Reading Manhattan’s Median Apartment Rent at $4,500 in February
Watermark Companies’ New Rental Home Community in Texas is Now Leasing
Canvas at Midlothian encompasses 201 two-, three- and four-bedroom single-family homes and townhomes. Continue Reading Watermark Companies’ New Rental Home Community in Texas is Now Leasing
30-year mortgage refinance rates plunge three quarters of a point
Source: Fox Business --- What this means: Mortgage refinance rates fell significantly today, with 30-year rates hitting their lowest levels in 34 days. Rates for 20-, 15- and 10-year refinances are also at their lowest levels since the beginning of the month. With the...
Pandemic Homebuying Hotspots With Steep Price Increases Most Susceptible to Housing Downturn in a Recession
Source: Redfin --- Popular migration destinations where home prices soared during the pandemic–including Boise, ID, Phoenix and Tampa, FL–are most likely to see the effects of a housing downturn amplified and home prices decline year over year if the economy goes into...
Home price growth slowed for the second straight month in May, S&P Case-Shiller says
Source: CNBC --- Home prices in May were 19.7% higher compared with the same month last year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. This marks the second month of slower increases, as the housing market cools due to higher mortgage...
The No. 1 emerging real-estate market in America is also the RV capital of the world
Source: Marketwatch --- The pandemic spurred millions of Americans to abandon city life, fleeing to the ‘burbs. A new report highlights a novel destination for would-be homeowners to consider: The R.V. capital of the world. The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Emerging...
Housing Market Update: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
Source: Redfin --- Buyers can now take their time touring and considering homes before making an offer. Still, selection remains very limited despite supply being up, as few homes are being listed and even fewer are selling. The typical home sold during the four weeks...
Falling home prices? This interactive map shows the statistical odds of it occurring in your local housing market
Source: Fortune --- Talk about a 180. Not only has the Pandemic Housing Boom—which pushed U.S. home prices up 42% over the past two years—fizzled out, but we've seen it replaced by a "housing recession." Across the nation, home sales are plummeting and inventory...
Economic calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of July 25-29
Source: Bankrate --- Mortgage rates are notoriously unpredictable. True to form, no one is quite sure how rates will respond to this week’s looming rate hike by the Federal Reserve. On Wednesday, the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee wraps up a July meeting...
What’s Causing Ongoing Home Price Appreciation?
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- If you’re thinking about making a move, you probably want to know what’s going to happen to home prices for the rest of the year. While experts say price growth will moderate due to the shifting market, ongoing appreciation is...
Housing Demand Flattens as 1st-Time Buyers Retreat
Source: Eye on Housing --- The share of adults planning a home purchase within a year stood at 13% in the second quarter of 2022, unchanged from the previous quarter, but lower than a year earlier (17%). The leveled reading suggests that, after shrinking for the past...
Mortgage and real estate news this week: A home as an inflation hedge, and how to get the best rate
Source: Bankrate --- Now is a challenging time to buy a home due to rampant inflation, but you may still consider making a home purchase, which could help soften the toll of inflation on your financial life in the years ahead. Meanwhile, learn more about the pros and...
