U.S. Housing Market
Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
“Agents are ultimately focused on what drives the best outcome for their clients,” said Jason Cassity, chief growth officer of Real. Continue Reading Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
The statewide level of single-family existing homes was at a 4.8-months’ supply while existing condo-townhouse properties were at a 9.3-months’ supply last month. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
“Affordability for buyers and builders remains a top concern,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
Ohio Lawmakers Offer Bill to Prevent Foreclosure on Senior Homeowners
“We have heard from our constituents, calling with real fear of being taxed out of their homes,” said Adam Mathews. Continue Reading Ohio Lawmakers Offer Bill to Prevent Foreclosure on Senior Homeowners
Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
There were 6,000 sales in August across the Philadelphia metro area, a 1.7% drop from last August. Continue Reading Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
TransUnion: More People Sharing Rent Payment Data with Credit Reporting Agencies
The report found more than half of renters (57%) are more likely to rent from a property manager who reports payments. Continue Reading TransUnion: More People Sharing Rent Payment Data with Credit Reporting Agencies
Oh No, Boomer! Survey Finds 61% of Boomers Say They’ll Never Sell Their Homes
The overwhelming majority (89%) of boomers believe buying a home is almost always a good decision. Continue Reading Oh No, Boomer! Survey Finds 61% of Boomers Say They’ll Never Sell Their Homes
Fairway Home Mortgage in New Partnership with OpenAI
To oversee the partnership, Fairway will promote Caleb Ondrusek to executive vice president of technology and innovation. Continue Reading Fairway Home Mortgage in New Partnership with OpenAI
Housing Market Hit Record $55.1 Trillion
Seven states saw their housing markets lose value over the past year, with the biggest drops in Florida (-$109 billion), California (-$106 billion) and Texas (-$32 billion). Continue Reading Housing Market Hit Record $55.1 Trillion
Property Insurance Costs Grow 11.3%
California saw the largest increases in the first half of the year, with premiums in Los Angeles up 9% in six months and 19.5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Property Insurance Costs Grow 11.3%
Black Homeownership Rate Drops to 4-Year Low
The homeownership rate decline occurred as the Black unemployment rate reached 7.2% as of July, up from 6.3% one year before and the highest level since October 2021. Continue Reading Black Homeownership Rate Drops to 4-Year Low
Senate Democrats Debut Bill to Assist Faith-Based Groups in Creating Affordable Housing
The legislation creates $50 million per year in grants for communities that adopt policies removing barriers to affordable housing on property owned by faith-based organizations or colleges. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Debut Bill to Assist Faith-Based Groups in Creating Affordable Housing
Report: Bill Pulte’s Father and Stepmother Claimed Primary Residence on 2 Different Homes
Tax officials in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, said the Pultes’ exemption was being immediately revoked. Continue Reading Report: Bill Pulte’s Father and Stepmother Claimed Primary Residence on 2 Different Homes
