U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,938 in March to $378,384 in April. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
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
Foreclosure Auction Volume at 6-Year High
26 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), or 27%, recorded higher foreclosure sales rates than one year ago. Continue Reading Foreclosure Auction Volume at 6-Year High
Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, observed, “Rates currently stand at their lowest level in the last three spring homebuying seasons.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Florida’s Burgess Island Listed for Sale at $89 Million
The island was acquired and developed in 1924 by inventor and electrochemist Charles Frederick Burgess. Continue Reading Florida’s Burgess Island Listed for Sale at $89 Million
Nationwide Median Price Up Slightly During October
New listings rose 10.1% year-over-year last month, marking the highest October listing volume since 2021. Continue Reading Nationwide Median Price Up Slightly During October
Foreclosure Activity Rises Year-Over-Year for Eighth Straight Month
Lenders repossessed 3,872 properties through completed foreclosures last month, up 32% from October 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises Year-Over-Year for Eighth Straight Month
Wolf Valley Homes Launches Program to Encourage Homeownership for Veterans
“Many of our nation’s heroes struggle to find housing options that fit both their needs and budgets,” said Waldon Fenster, a representative of Wolf Valley Homes. Continue Reading Wolf Valley Homes Launches Program to Encourage Homeownership for Veterans
New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks Statewide Property Title Fraud Alerts
“Our biggest investment, for most of us in life, is our home,” said State Sen. Robert Singer. Continue Reading New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks Statewide Property Title Fraud Alerts
Preservation of Affordable Housing to Start First Development in Maine
The Maine State Housing Authority is providing 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, along with low-cost construction and permanent loans. Continue Reading Preservation of Affordable Housing to Start First Development in Maine
New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
The legislation will backdate reauthorization of the program to Sept. 30, 2025, while extending the program’s authorization until Dec. 31, 2026. Continue Reading New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Realtor.com has also enhanced its Local Expert product. Continue Reading Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
The Best Day for Buying a House Is…
Buyers who close on Christmas Eve enjoyed the lowest premium above the automated valuation model. Continue Reading The Best Day for Buying a House Is…
New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
acancy is expected to hold at 8.2% through the end of December before easing to 7.9% by the end of 2026. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
