U.S. Housing Market
Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
The platform’s products include conventional and jumbo loans, construction financing, commercial lending, bridge loans, FHA and VA loans. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Activity Rises in April
“While the spring housing market got off to a slow start, both buyers and sellers were much more eager in April,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Activity Rises in April
Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 5% and was 15% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
Century Communities Unveils New Georgia Community
Pricing begins in the $280,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Georgia Community
Bascom Group Acquires 294-Unit Las Vegas Apartment Community for $103 Million
Bascom plans to complete lease-up of the property and implement institutional-grade management through Cushman & Wakefield. Continue Reading Bascom Group Acquires 294-Unit Las Vegas Apartment Community for $103 Million
Report: Housing Affordability at Best Level Since Early 2023
The average credit score for purchase locks climbed above 736, the highest recorded in the six-year history of ICE’s origination dataset Continue Reading Report: Housing Affordability at Best Level Since Early 2023
KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Pricing at Greenleaf Grove starts at $1.3 million. Continue Reading KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Trump to Push Builders to Increase Home Construction
“I’m asking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to get Big Homebuilders going,” said Trump. Continue Reading Trump to Push Builders to Increase Home Construction
Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
This marked the fifth straight month in which there have been at least 70% more condo sellers than buyers. Continue Reading Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 2
Property tax relief gets slow walked in Ohio, HUD weighs in on the government shutdown, and a familiar face returns to lead NAMB. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 2
One in Six Home Sellers Dropped Their Asking Price
The typical home that sold in August went for 3.8% less than its original asking price—the steepest discount for that month since 2019. Continue Reading One in Six Home Sellers Dropped Their Asking Price
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% as of Oct. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
Properties at the lower- and mid-tier and the South were the most likely to have lowered prices while luxury home prices remained steady. Continue Reading Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
Luxury Home Sales Rise While Sales Activity Declines
“Sales have slowed across all price tiers, and luxury homes are no exception,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. Continue Reading Luxury Home Sales Rise While Sales Activity Declines
FCP Expands into Las Vegas with Apartment Community Acquisition
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading FCP Expands into Las Vegas with Apartment Community Acquisition
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