U.S. Housing Market
CertifID Debuts Platform to Support Entire Closing Transaction
“We are making sure that protection is woven into every step of the closing,” said Tyler Adams, CEO of CertifID. Continue Reading CertifID Debuts Platform to Support Entire Closing Transaction
Pending Home Sales Rise in April
Pending home sales in April were up by 1.4% from March and up by 3.2% from one year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and West, and declined in the South. Year-over-year...
Oklahoma Property Tax Relief Measure Set for November Ballot
The ballot resolution would lower the maximum a property value can increase from 3% to 1.75% for primary residences and agricultural land. Continue Reading Oklahoma Property Tax Relief Measure Set for November Ballot
Century Communities Debuts Gated Community Outside of Atlanta
Pricing begins from the low $500,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Debuts Gated Community Outside of Atlanta
76 Representatives Call on House Leadership to Drop Build-to-Rent Provision from Senate Housing Bill
The representatives cited a forecast from the Urban Institute warning the provision could “decrease the number of rental units built each year by at least 72,000.” Continue Reading 76 Representatives Call on House Leadership to Drop Build-to-Rent Provision from Senate Housing Bill
Fewer Homebuyers Have Post-Purchase Regret
60% of boomers reported no regrets at all, compared to 45% of Gen X, 34% of millennials and 27% of Gen Zers. Continue Reading Fewer Homebuyers Have Post-Purchase Regret
Kentucky Home Sales Plummet in October
October’s median sales price of $270,000 held steady from the previous month and was up 1.9% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Plummet in October
JPMorgan Chase Allocates $40 Million for Affordable Housing Development
“We know that housing is at the root of local economic growth and homeownership is key to building generational wealth,” said JPMorgan Chase’s Tim Berry. Continue Reading JPMorgan Chase Allocates $40 Million for Affordable Housing Development
Today’s Housing Market Has Nearly 37% More Sellers Than Buyers
There have been over 30% more sellers than buyers since April. Continue Reading Today’s Housing Market Has Nearly 37% More Sellers Than Buyers
Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
The report also found 46% of sales volume was generated from repeat business and 44% from past client referrals. Continue Reading Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
Gov. DeSantis: ‘Age-Specific Property Tax Relief is a Non-Starter’
“Making homestead properties tax-free would be a major boon to young families who will be better able to make ends meet,” he said. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis: ‘Age-Specific Property Tax Relief is a Non-Starter’
Zillow and Esusu Offer CreditClimb, a Credit-Building Tool for Renters
Enrollment in the CreditClimb service costs $20 per year. Continue Reading Zillow and Esusu Offer CreditClimb, a Credit-Building Tool for Renters
What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Gen Z stands out as the only group tilting toward an extra bathroom (48%) over an extra bedroom (39%). Continue Reading What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
The statewide median home price ticked up 0.4% from $883,640 in September to $886,960 in October. Continue Reading California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
