U.S. Housing Market
New Forecast Predicts Multifamily Vacancy Rate to Increase by Year’s End
“The near-term rent growth outlook was maintained after modest first-quarter rent trends fell in line with expectations,” said Grant Montgomery, national director of multifamily analytics at CoStar Group. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts Multifamily Vacancy Rate to Increase by Year’s End
Mortgage Rates Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% as of May 7, up from last week when it averaged 6.30%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Second Straight Week
META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
Pricing starts at around $3 million. Continue Reading META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Ex-NASCAR Champ Jamie McMurray Cuts $1 Million from Listing Price on Charlotte-Area Estate
cMurray listed his property last August for $12 million. Continue Reading Ex-NASCAR Champ Jamie McMurray Cuts $1 Million from Listing Price on Charlotte-Area Estate
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
“Mortgage credit availability increased slightly in August, driven by a small increase in ARM product offerings, which was similar to what we saw in July,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
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














