U.S. Housing Market
Survey: More Homeowners Choose to Renovate Instead of Relocate
The most popular upgrade was painting (47%), followed by bathroom (43%) and kitchen (40%) improvements Continue Reading Survey: More Homeowners Choose to Renovate Instead of Relocate
Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
“A person moving into the typical rental spends less each month than someone buying a starter home today,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
TransUnion Debuts Platform for Property Ownership Confirmations
TruLookup for Real Estate will be available in early April. Continue Reading TransUnion Debuts Platform for Property Ownership Confirmations
HUD Probes Washington State Homeownership Program for Fair Housing Act Violations
“DEI is dead at HUD,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Probes Washington State Homeownership Program for Fair Housing Act Violations
Listing Price Cut for Third Time on Katharine Hepburn’s Former NYC Home
Hepburn acquired the property in 1931 and lived there until her death in 2003 at the age of 96. Continue Reading Listing Price Cut for Third Time on Katharine Hepburn’s Former NYC Home
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
Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales were up in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
“Builders are hesitant to start new projects because in today’s buyer’s market, it doesn’t make financial sense,” said Jesse Landin, a Redfin Premier agent in San Antonio. Continue Reading Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
The Refinance Index increased by 9% and was also 111% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
Q3 Texas Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
The median home price of $335,000 was down by 1.5% from the third quarter in 2024. Continue Reading Q3 Texas Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
Toll Brothers Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in New York’s Westchester County
Homes are priced from $1.39 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in New York’s Westchester County
Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
Pricing for the homes begins in the low $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community














