U.S. Housing Market
Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Discourage Institutional Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
“Today Democrats are introducing legislation to stop Wall Street from snapping up homes in bulk and jacking up rent for families,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Discourage Institutional Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
Nearly 14% of Home Sales Canceled During January
Homebuyers need to earn $111,000 per year to afford the typical home, about $25,000 more than the median household income. Continue Reading Nearly 14% of Home Sales Canceled During January
Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.6% from 15.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
The survey also found 75% of respondents stating the rising cost of housing played a role in accumulating the debt that led them to seek help. Continue Reading Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases
Among the states, Florida carries the highest home insurance average at $7,136. Continue Reading Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases
265-Unit Seattle Multifamily Community is Acquired for $173 Million
The 16-story Danforth was constructed in 2018 at the intersection of Seattle’s First Hill and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. Continue Reading 265-Unit Seattle Multifamily Community is Acquired for $173 Million
Housing Report Finds Most At-Risk Counties in California and New Jersey
More than half (27) of the 50 least at-risk counties in the analysis were in Southern states. Continue Reading Housing Report Finds Most At-Risk Counties in California and New Jersey
Mortgage Rates Remain Mostly Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.84% as of June 12. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Mostly Flat
Report: 28% of Homes Now Selling Above Asking Price
At the same time, new listings are up 5.2% year-over-year. Continue Reading Report: 28% of Homes Now Selling Above Asking Price
Belwood Investments Offers Fractional Real Estate Investment in Palm Springs
Belwood Investments said it was raising $250,000 from investors to complete the renovations, with an estimated ROI of 45%. Continue Reading Belwood Investments Offers Fractional Real Estate Investment in Palm Springs
Bethenny Frankel Sells Connecticut Estate for $7.83 Million
The estate, known as Applejack Farm, was originally built in 1743 and was once the home for Connecticut’s governor Lowell Weicker. Continue Reading Bethenny Frankel Sells Connecticut Estate for $7.83 Million
Real Estate Investor Selling Hit Record High in 2024
Regionally, Missouri (21.2%), Oklahoma (18.7%), and Kansas (18.4%) had the highest investor buyer share in 2024. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Selling Hit Record High in 2024
Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
The Refinance Index increased 16% from the previous week and was 28% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
Canada’s RARE Real Estate Expands Into US Market
The company became a household name through the Amazon Prime series “Luxe Listings Toronto.” Continue Reading Canada’s RARE Real Estate Expands Into US Market
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
“Credit supply increased to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
