U.S. Housing Market
New Initiative Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes in South Dakota
“To me, this petition is all about freedom,” said Julie Frye-Mueller, a former state senator who is one of the leaders of this initiative. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes in South Dakota
Trophy Signature Homes to Develop Dallas-Area Community Aimed at First-Time Homebuyers
Future residents will have access to a community swimming pool with a dedicated children’s pool area, an event lawn, fire pits, open green spaces, and a nature-themed playground. Continue Reading Trophy Signature Homes to Develop Dallas-Area Community Aimed at First-Time Homebuyers
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
Report: Roughly 2.8% of the National Housing Inventory Changed Hands This Year
This is the lowest turnover rate in at least 30 years. Continue Reading Report: Roughly 2.8% of the National Housing Inventory Changed Hands This Year
Luxury Home Sales Up 5% in September
The only two metros where prices dropped were Tampa, Florida (-3.3% to $1.45 million) and Oakland, California (-2.2% to $2.9 million). Continue Reading Luxury Home Sales Up 5% in September
Illinois Home Sales Up 4.6% Year-Over-Year
The monthly median price of $301,000 in September was 3.8% higher than $290,000 from one year before. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up 4.6% Year-Over-Year
Realtor.com to Debut FlyAround, Offering 360-Degree Views of Properties
Roll out is slated over the next few weeks. Continue Reading Realtor.com to Debut FlyAround, Offering 360-Degree Views of Properties
Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.17% as of Oct. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
National Vacancy and Zombie Foreclosure Rates Decline
The number of zombie properties rose quarter-over-quarter in 21 states and the District of Columbia. Continue Reading National Vacancy and Zombie Foreclosure Rates Decline
Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
Redfin attributed the lower payment level to declining mortgage rates. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
Aivre Secures UAD 3.6 Verification from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“This is a watershed moment for the appraisal industry,” said Jake Lew, CEO of Aivre. Continue Reading Aivre Secures UAD 3.6 Verification from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Report: Most Affordable Housing in NYC Built in 10 of 51 Council Districts
Sections of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island turned into “no-go zones” for multifamily affordable housing. Continue Reading Report: Most Affordable Housing in NYC Built in 10 of 51 Council Districts
$60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
The PGP offers up to a 5:1 match of member contributions up to $25,000 per FHLBank Dallas member. Continue Reading $60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
