U.S. Housing Market
Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
WalletHub noted the average household pays $3,119 in real estate property taxes. Continue Reading Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
One in seven homebuyers (14.4%) used FHA loans in December, down from 15.1% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.6% from 15.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
The survey also found 75% of respondents stating the rising cost of housing played a role in accumulating the debt that led them to seek help. Continue Reading Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases
Among the states, Florida carries the highest home insurance average at $7,136. Continue Reading Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases
ECI Group Breaks Ground on Savannah-Area Mixed-Use Development
The development will feature more than 3.5 acres of retail pad sites, which are available for ground lease. Continue Reading ECI Group Breaks Ground on Savannah-Area Mixed-Use Development
New Initiative Seeks to Add Property Tax Reform Measures to Nebraska Ballot
This is the second ongoing effort to put property tax reform on the Nebraska ballot. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Add Property Tax Reform Measures to Nebraska Ballot
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
Virginia Home Sales Up 2.4%
The statewide median sales price in July was $435,000, a $9,000 increase for a 2.1% year-over-year bump-up. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 2.4%
New York State Median Home Sale Price Breaks Record High
Closed sales were down from 10,286 homes last year to 10,046 last month, a 2.3% decline. Continue Reading New York State Median Home Sale Price Breaks Record High
Florida Home Sales and Prices Down for July
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in July was $410,000, down 1.7% compared to one year before. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales and Prices Down for July
Pennsylvania Housing Inventory Hits 3-Year High
The median home price rose 6.5% year-over-year to $320,000 in July. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Housing Inventory Hits 3-Year High
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 21. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
