U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 25-29
A broke city gets a new tax, a pesky deed thief is back in custody, and Tampa Bay gets another $1 billion request for a stadium. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 25-29
Wolf Valley Homes Debuts Line of Luxury Tiny Homes and Park Model Cabins
Financing options are available on qualifying homes. Continue Reading Wolf Valley Homes Debuts Line of Luxury Tiny Homes and Park Model Cabins
Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law
The new law replaces Iowa’s homestead tax credit with a 10% homestead property tax exemption up to $20,000. Continue Reading Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law
TurboHome Creates Interactive Prediction Game Out of San Francisco’s Housing Market
Participants can climb leaderboard rankings and compete for prizes such as tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Continue Reading TurboHome Creates Interactive Prediction Game Out of San Francisco’s Housing Market
Redfin Joins Pre-Market Listings Trend with New Early Access Category
Redfin has joined the movement to pre-market listings with the launch of its Redfin Early Access, a new search category featuring homes that are only on Redfin, plus pre-market listings from Compass International Holdings’ portfolio of brands. The Seattle-based...
New Bill Would Allow Homebuyers to Put Unused College Savings Toward a Down Payment
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for consideration. Continue Reading New Bill Would Allow Homebuyers to Put Unused College Savings Toward a Down Payment
New Jersey’s $10,570 Average Property Tax Bill Hits Record High
Only 21 New Jersey towns recorded no change or a decrease in their property tax bills. Continue Reading New Jersey’s $10,570 Average Property Tax Bill Hits Record High
Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
More California households (28%) could afford a typical condo/townhome in the fourth quarter, rising from 27% in the prior quarter and from 25% one year before. Continue Reading Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.4% from 17.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Noblesse Oblige Approach to Unaffordable Housing
The Lamont plan involves giving Connecticut residents one-time tax rebates of either $200 or $400, depending on their filing status and income levels. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Noblesse Oblige Approach to Unaffordable Housing
Conner Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Luxury Home Community
Home prices at Richards Ridge start at $2.39 million and are ready for immediate occupancy. Continue Reading Conner Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Luxury Home Community
New Catalog Offers 30 Passive House Designs
Some plans include areas for outdoor living, water features, and Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs) for additional space. Continue Reading New Catalog Offers 30 Passive House Designs
House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill
The bill did not include President Trump’s focus to restrict institutional investors from buying single-family houses. Continue Reading House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill
Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
A retail purchasing surcharge would replace the property taxes as a revenue source. Continue Reading Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
Southern Impression Homes is Now Constructing 7 Build-to-Rent Properties Across Florida
“The creativity and flexibility we bring to the table is unmatched,” says Chris Funk, President and CEO of Southern Impression Homes. Continue Reading Southern Impression Homes is Now Constructing 7 Build-to-Rent Properties Across Florida
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