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Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Increase in March: Report
The exemption of key housing material suppliers, Canada and Mexico, from global tariffs have been welcomed by industry experts.
Asking Rents for US Homes Increase in March to Exceed $2,000: Zillow
Landlords are cutting back on rental concessions, which are expected to drop further as competition for properties increases.
Home Builder Confidence Improves Slightly but Remains in Negative Territory: NAHB Report
Construction input prices have risen for the third consecutive month in March, putting pressure on real estate developers.
Secret Property Listings Will Be Removed From Zillow and Trulia Starting in May
Most home sellers believe it’s important for their listings to be publicly viewable for free, whereas many celebrities tend to value privacy over money.
Small and Mid-Sized Cities Lead in Affordable Rentals and Home Purchases in US
Overall, rental costs have risen by more than 50 percent over the past 10 years.
Silicon Valley Tops List of Nation’s Quickest-Selling Housing Markets
The San Jose metro’s median listing price of $1.39 million is the highest in the nation.
Debate: Labor Defends $43 Billion Housing Agenda, Coalition Warns of Major Shortfall
In a fiery housing debate, Sukkar calls it a sliding door moment while O’Neil says boldness is required to tackle 40 years of neglect.
Housing Crisis Needs ‘Bold’ Vision, Not Demand-Side Tweaks: Advocates
‘Parties and candidates who are vying for votes must step up and deliver the policies that will shift the dial on the housing crisis.’
US Mortgage Rates Top 7 Percent
Rates on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage have climbed above 7 percent amid tariff and bond market turbulence.
US Homeowners Must Earn $50,000 More Than Renters to Cover Mortgage Payments: Report
The 10-year treasury yield, which is directly proportional to mortgage rates, has been on the rise since April 4.
Average UK House Price Falls by £1,575 Month on Month: Halifax
Demand is ‘returning to normal and new applications slowing’ now that buyers beating a stamp duty deadline have completed purchases, Halifax said.
Baby Boomers Replace Millennials as America’s Largest Share of Homebuyers
Many baby boomers are purchasing homes entirely with cash, according to a real estate economist.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Ease for Second Consecutive Week
With 42 percent, baby boomers now make up the biggest generational group of homebuyers.
Miami Is America’s Most Competitive Rental Market, Midwest Leads in Affordability
The report analyzed occupancy rates, vacancy duration, and renter competition.
Rocket Mortgage Acquires Mr. Cooper Group in $9.4 Billion Deal
The combined company will service more than $2 trillion worth of mortgages.
Monthly Housing Payments Hit All-Time High, Home Affordability Affected
Affordability worsened in 97 percent of counties in the first quarter.
Nearly 1 in 7 US Homes Uninsured; New Report Blames Escalating Costs, Dropped Coverage in High-Risk Areas
New Mexico surprisingly has highest uninsured rate at more than 23 percent.
Homebuyer Demand Hit Highest Level in 3 Months: Report
Housing starts jumped by more than 11 percent on a monthly basis in February, suggesting robust construction activity.
Rocket to Acquire Redfin: What It Means for Homebuyers, Real Estate Industry
The deal is expected to close in the second or third quarter of this year.
Commercial Real Estate Delinquency Rates Increase in 4th Quarter
The sector is a key concern for financial stability, according to a Treasury oversight council.
