#housing-market

[ follow ]
#economic-trends
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Mortgage originations in Q1 2025 were higher than a year ago

Mortgage refinancing gains ground on purchase loans as homeowners seek equity.
Home equity lines of credit see growth due to lower rates and increased equity.
Residential mortgage origination volumes show mixed trends but year-over-year growth continues.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Purchase applications remain bright spot as rates increase

Refinance activity decreased, but remained significantly higher than last year.
Despite rising rates, purchase applications increased due to higher housing inventory.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
SF real estate

Home Prices Rebound After Brief Pullback-but There's Good News for Homebuyers

fromSFGATE
3 hours ago
SF real estate

Mortgage Applications Today: Mortgage Demand Falls Again for Third Consecutive Week

SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Mortgage originations in Q1 2025 were higher than a year ago

Mortgage refinancing gains ground on purchase loans as homeowners seek equity.
Home equity lines of credit see growth due to lower rates and increased equity.
Residential mortgage origination volumes show mixed trends but year-over-year growth continues.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Purchase applications remain bright spot as rates increase

Refinance activity decreased, but remained significantly higher than last year.
Despite rising rates, purchase applications increased due to higher housing inventory.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
SF real estate

Home Prices Rebound After Brief Pullback-but There's Good News for Homebuyers

fromSFGATE
3 hours ago
SF real estate

Mortgage Applications Today: Mortgage Demand Falls Again for Third Consecutive Week

#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Housing Market Hits a Record, More Sellers Than Buyers | Entrepreneur

Home sellers significantly outnumber buyers in the U.S., marking a major shift to a buyer's market.
NYC real estate
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

The housing market was supposed to recover this year. What happened?

Real estate market conditions worsened unexpectedly, with buyers retreating and higher mortgage rates exacerbating economic fears.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

A New York Starter Home Doesn't Require A Big City Salary, If You Know Where To Look

Despite challenges, affordable starter homes in NY are still possible if buyers understand the market.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $1.9 million for a condominium

Palo Alto's real estate market is experiencing high demand reflected in recent sale prices per square foot.
The 1,549-square-foot condo sold for $1,908,000, highlighting increasing property values in that area.
NYC real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Housing Market Hits a Record, More Sellers Than Buyers | Entrepreneur

Home sellers significantly outnumber buyers in the U.S., marking a major shift to a buyer's market.
NYC real estate
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

The housing market was supposed to recover this year. What happened?

Real estate market conditions worsened unexpectedly, with buyers retreating and higher mortgage rates exacerbating economic fears.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

A New York Starter Home Doesn't Require A Big City Salary, If You Know Where To Look

Despite challenges, affordable starter homes in NY are still possible if buyers understand the market.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $1.9 million for a condominium

Palo Alto's real estate market is experiencing high demand reflected in recent sale prices per square foot.
The 1,549-square-foot condo sold for $1,908,000, highlighting increasing property values in that area.
#homeownership
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Alaska Is One of the Few Places Where Middle-Class Americans Can Still Afford an Average-Priced Home

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

Louisiana Levels the Playing Field for Middle-Class Americans Looking for an Average-Priced Home

fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Middle-Class Americans Are Spoiled for Choice When It Comes to Average-Priced Homes in Virginia

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

Arkansas Lives Up To Its 'Land of Opportunity' Namesake for Middle-Class Americans Looking For Average-Priced Home

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Alaska Is One of the Few Places Where Middle-Class Americans Can Still Afford an Average-Priced Home

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

Louisiana Levels the Playing Field for Middle-Class Americans Looking for an Average-Priced Home

fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Middle-Class Americans Are Spoiled for Choice When It Comes to Average-Priced Homes in Virginia

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

Arkansas Lives Up To Its 'Land of Opportunity' Namesake for Middle-Class Americans Looking For Average-Priced Home

#federal-reserve
#reproductive-rights
#home-prices
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'We're in a holding pattern': home sales and building slump in the face of uncertainty

Economic uncertainty is causing stagnant home sales and construction in the housing market.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromBiloxi Sun Herald
1 week ago

Remote workers from across the U.S. are moving to the Mississippi Coast. Why?

Remote work has enabled many professionals to relocate, impacting housing markets and local economies in South Mississippi.
The trend of remote work is reshaping communities as individuals seek better work-life balance and connectivity.
Remote teams
fromBiloxi Sun Herald
1 week ago

Remote workers from across the U.S. are moving to the Mississippi Coast. Why?

Remote work has enabled many professionals to relocate, impacting housing markets and local economies in South Mississippi.
The trend of remote work is reshaping communities as individuals seek better work-life balance and connectivity.
#mortgage-rates
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The risk to the housing market if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship ends

The potential end of conservatorship for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could impact mortgage rates and housing market stability.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Buyers Are Thinking Twice Before Committing To a New Home-Here's Why

Lackluster housing market with April pending home sales sharply lower compared to a year ago.
Consumer confidence may bolster future home purchases despite high mortgage rates.
Millennials show resilience in home buying intentions despite market challenges.
Boston real estate
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Wealthier homeowners hit as banks raise mortgage rates amid inflation fears

High street banks are raising mortgage rates for borrowers with significant deposits due to rising inflation.
The rate hikes may disproportionately affect wealthier homeowners seeking to remortgage.
This change signals a shift in the mortgage market dynamics influenced by inflation.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The risk to the housing market if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship ends

The potential end of conservatorship for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could impact mortgage rates and housing market stability.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Buyers Are Thinking Twice Before Committing To a New Home-Here's Why

Lackluster housing market with April pending home sales sharply lower compared to a year ago.
Consumer confidence may bolster future home purchases despite high mortgage rates.
Millennials show resilience in home buying intentions despite market challenges.
Boston real estate
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Wealthier homeowners hit as banks raise mortgage rates amid inflation fears

High street banks are raising mortgage rates for borrowers with significant deposits due to rising inflation.
The rate hikes may disproportionately affect wealthier homeowners seeking to remortgage.
This change signals a shift in the mortgage market dynamics influenced by inflation.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

My husband and I couldn't afford a home in the DC suburbs. We moved to the Chesapeake Bay and never looked back.

A family moved from the DC area to Calvert County, Maryland, due to housing affordability, ultimately finding a fulfilling home and community.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 days ago

New figures reveal the number of affordable homes in Croydon

Affordable housing numbers in Croydon have grown since the 2008 economic crash, with a slight decline noted in 2023, highlighting ongoing challenges and changing policies.
London politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Global reverse mortgages in the news: growth, delay and launch

Equitable Bank's reverse mortgage division saw a remarkable growth of 45% year-over-year, reaching $2.5 billion CAD in volume for Q2 2025.
Canada news
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Americans tapped $25B in home equity in Q1 2025

That marks a 22% increase compared to the same quarter last year, and the first quarter is typically the slowest for home equity lending.
SF real estate
#real-estate-trends
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Cal student, 27, heads national spelling bee's word-picking team; a Maybeck home's listed at under $1M

Frank Cahill, once a participant in the National Spelling Bee, now curates the word list as a doctoral student in literature.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage delinquencies were steady in March: Cotality

"In the first quarter of 2025, mortgage delinquency rates remained low, with roughly 40% of metropolitan areas experiencing increases, similar to late 2024 trends."
NYC real estate
#rental-prices
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Inside Movement Mortgage's MSR sales strategy

The recent $4.4 billion MSR sale to Freedom Mortgage enhances Movement’s market position and allows for improved pricing strategies to meet buyer demand.
SF real estate
NYC startup
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Palantir AI shows up at Fannie Mae to fight mortgage fraud

Fannie Mae partners with Palantir to enhance mortgage fraud detection using AI, promising significant savings for the housing market.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Northeast housing market heats up as Sun Belt offers reprieve

The housing market is gradually balancing with increased inventory and price cuts, though competition remains in certain regions.
Buyers in Sun Belt cities face less competition and bidding wars compared to the Northeast.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

How gentrification is killing the bus: California's rising rents are pushing out commuters

Rising rents lead to decreased public transit ridership, indicating gentrification effects in urban neighborhoods.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Have DOGE job cuts led to more housing inventory in Washington, D.C.?

And it doesn't only impact civil servants as many private businesses in D.C. are tied to the federal government.
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

CHLA offers support for Pulte's position on FICO pricing

"CHLA expressed that the recent 700% increase in FICO credit score prices exacerbates the challenges faced by American families amid inflation, urging action for future restraint."},{
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Supreme Lending to acquire Michigan Mutual: sources

We're really interested in their retail business, that's what attracted us to the organization from the get go, Pezzani said in an interview.
SF real estate
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Four scams to be aware of while navigating Germany's rental market

Vigilance is essential for apartment seekers in Germany due to rising rental fraud and numerous scams exploiting desperate renters.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Homebuilder unsold inventory swells to 2009 levels: Housing markets to watch

The spring 2025 housing market is experiencing a slowdown due to affordability issues and declining consumer confidence.
[ Load more ]