Home Price Growth Declines for the Third Straight Month
Home prices have risen for 21 months straight, peaking at 5.6% growth. Explore insights on the recent slowdown in appreciation trends.
Jumbo Market Disrupted by Trade War Volatility
"Market volatility leaves buyers in escrow facing potential losses on liquidated stocks, complicating down payment plans and raising concerns among private lenders."
Current Housing Bills Under Consideration by Congress
Bipartisan efforts in Congress aim to advance key housing-related bills, impacting regulations and support for private lenders in the evolving market landscape.
Zillow Prohibits Private Listings on Its Platform
eXp Realty leads the change as the first brokerage to adapt to Zillow’s policy on banning private listings, impacting private lenders and the market landscape.
Buffalo Homeowners Confront Potential 8% Increase in Property Taxes
Buffalo's proposed 8% property tax levy increase aims to raise $13.7 million, impacting homeowners and the local real estate market. Read more for insights.
Douglas Elliman Invests Heavily in Visual AI for Property Search
Discover how Douglas Elliman's AI-driven image search and property curation tool enhances luxury brokerage websites, setting a new standard in real estate technology.
Mortgage Applications Increased 20% Last Week Following Rate Decline
Mortgage applications have surged to their highest level since September 2024, with refinancing accounting for 43.6% of total applications, indicating market trends.
Fairway introduces hybrid e-closings for reverse mortgages
The company aims to enhance borrower convenience in HECM processes, signaling its intent to expand its business within the private lending sector.
FHA Restrictions Under Trump May Affect Hispanic Homeownership Rates
Trump's FHA restrictions could impact the housing market significantly, particularly affecting Hispanic borrowers, who represent 30% of FHA loans and drive population growth.
Survey Reveals One in Three First-Time Homebuyers Regret Their Purchase
Many first-time homebuyers experience regret, with 31% wishing they had waited and 9% believing they shouldn't have purchased their home at all.