U.S. Housing Market
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.4% from 17.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Noblesse Oblige Approach to Unaffordable Housing
The Lamont plan involves giving Connecticut residents one-time tax rebates of either $200 or $400, depending on their filing status and income levels. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Noblesse Oblige Approach to Unaffordable Housing
Conner Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Luxury Home Community
Home prices at Richards Ridge start at $2.39 million and are ready for immediate occupancy. Continue Reading Conner Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Luxury Home Community
FHFA Allows Fannie and Freddie to Invest Further in LIHTC Properties
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit welcomed the announcement shortly after it was released. Continue Reading FHFA Allows Fannie and Freddie to Invest Further in LIHTC Properties
ATTOM Debuts Self-Service Data Platform
“With ATTOM Nexus, we’ve created a best-in-class experience,” said ATTOM’s Todd Teta. Continue Reading ATTOM Debuts Self-Service Data Platform
Northeast and Midwest Suburbs Top Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP Codes List
“Many of these neighborhoods also offer newer homes than the surrounding areas,” said Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Northeast and Midwest Suburbs Top Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP Codes List
New Study Highlights the Most Pet-Friendly Cities
Scottsdale ranked first and Honolulu ranked last among the 100 cities analyzed by WalletHub. Continue Reading New Study Highlights the Most Pet-Friendly Cities
Rudyard Kipling’s 1896 Vermont Stable to Become Rental Housing
The English-born Kipling lived at an estate in Vermont from 1892 through 1896. Continue Reading Rudyard Kipling’s 1896 Vermont Stable to Become Rental Housing
Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Mississippi homeowners have the least to gain in this scenario. Continue Reading Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
The Fed ignores the president, FICO lobbies Congress, and Grant Cardone needs a CFO. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
The community includes a 55+ active adult section. Continue Reading Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a similar executive order. Continue Reading Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
