U.S. Housing Market
Report: Elevated Credit Inquiry Velocity is Top Fraud Risk Indicator for Rental Applications
TransUnion analyzed more than 1.1 million renters who moved during 2024 and tracked charge-offs within one year after moving as a proxy for fraud-related risk. Continue Reading Report: Elevated Credit Inquiry Velocity is Top Fraud Risk Indicator for Rental Applications
Pending Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing in May
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales were up in all four regions (Northeast, Midwest, South and West). Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing in May
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Wall Street Journal’s Strange Coverage of the Home Building Industry
The recent articles seek to criticize an entire industry based on isolated incidents with four companies. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Wall Street Journal’s Strange Coverage of the Home Building Industry
Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
At the metro level, the widest Gen Z-to-boomer divides cluster in waterfront retiree hubs. Continue Reading Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
“Down payments are falling as the housing market slowly tilts toward buyers,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
All three proposals passed with more than 56% of voter approval. Continue Reading NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
This year’s grants are being presented to 16 tribes and tribally designated housing entities in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Continue Reading FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The product supports a variety of loan programs, including VA loans, and carries a one-time 2.25% fee Continue Reading Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
NAR determined the median time in the home before selling was 11 years, an all-time high. Continue Reading Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
Advanced Real Estate Pays $41 Million for 138-Unit Southern California Apartment Community
This is the first purchase for Advanced’s new Opportunity Fund (Advanced Fund 24-3). Continue Reading Advanced Real Estate Pays $41 Million for 138-Unit Southern California Apartment Community
NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
NewDay USA said this new product will allow veterans to “compete like cash buyers and close in as few as 15 days.” Continue Reading NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
JLL Capital Markets Secures $565 Million Construction Financing for New Miami Luxury Condo Tower
As of last month, The Residences at 1428 is 57% presold. Continue Reading JLL Capital Markets Secures $565 Million Construction Financing for New Miami Luxury Condo Tower
LA Mansion That Was Once the Most Expensive Listed Home is Headed to Foreclosure Auction
The property’s last owner was financier Gary Winnick, who acquired it in 2000 for $94 million. Continue Reading LA Mansion That Was Once the Most Expensive Listed Home is Headed to Foreclosure Auction
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
Homeowner anger at rising property taxes could dominate the 2026 state-level elections. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
The new offer was first piloted during the summer to a small group of Robinhood Gold subscribers. Continue Reading Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
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