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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

We have met one enemy of housing affordability ... it is us

Housing unaffordability reflects not only price versus income but also larger, more feature-rich homes and rising buyer expectations.
fromFortune
1 month ago
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Trump's big housing market solution is dead on arrival, UBS says-its model is Texas from 25 years ago | Fortune

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fromwww.housingwire.com
10 hours ago

Will getting rid of property taxes make Florida more affordable?

Removing property taxes for primary homeowners could improve affordability and strengthen Florida’s appeal for employers and residents, potentially raising home values.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

We have met one enemy of housing affordability ... it is us

Housing unaffordability reflects not only price versus income but also larger, more feature-rich homes and rising buyer expectations.
SF real estate
fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump's big housing market solution is dead on arrival, UBS says-its model is Texas from 25 years ago | Fortune

The Trump administration's housing strategy focuses on deregulation but faces skepticism regarding its effectiveness in addressing the affordability crisis.
SF real estate
fromFortune
11 hours ago

Pandemic relief loan fraud was a catalyst for America's broken housing market, study finds | Fortune

Fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans during the pandemic increased housing prices, raising home prices in high-fraud areas by about 5.8% on average.
#historic-homes
SF real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
10 hours ago

8 Modern Farmhouse Airbnbs for a Rustic Getaway

Modern farmhouse design blends airy, monochromatic interiors with natural textures and practical comforts, and it can be experienced through spacious, group-friendly Airbnbs across the U.S.
SF real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Gullah Geechee people offered chance to save family properties passed down through generations

South Carolina’s Heirs’ Property Tax Relief Act blocks county reassessments when heirs clear titles or resolve ownership disputes, helping families keep inherited land.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
13 hours ago

5 Common Reasons Homeowners Call a Locksmith and What to Expect

One of the most common reasons homeowners call a locksmith is a home lockout. It can happen surprisingly fast - a rushed morning, a malfunctioning smart lock, or a door that accidentally closes behind you. Lockouts have also become more complicated as more homeowners rely on keypad entry systems, Wi-Fi-enabled locks, and app-controlled devices. Sometimes the issue isn't the lock itself, but a dead battery, connectivity problem, or software malfunction.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
10 hours ago

Rocket expands on VantageScore 4.0 pilot for agency, VA loans

The company declined to disclose specific pricing adjustments tied to the use of VantageScore 4.0, although Lovier said Rocket is using updated pricing frameworks consistent with investor guidelines. VantageScore 4.0 is a model that's functionally independent from existing models, Lovier said. While we don't publicly disclose specific pricing methodologies and adjustments for any of our products, we are working with updated pricing frameworks when it is used, consistent with investor guidelines.
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#real-estate
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fromArchitectural Digest
3 weeks ago

The Dawson's Creek House That Stood In for James Van Der Beek's Home Sells for $2.73 Million

A historic Wilmington, North Carolina colonial with a featured dock sold for $2.73 million, marking the first ownership change in 148 years.
SF real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Collins: Presentation is essential in today's housing market - San Jose Spotlight

Small exterior and interior improvements can strongly influence buyer first impressions and support higher selling prices despite market uncertainty.
SF real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

Malin Akerman Lists Her Mediterranean-Style Los Feliz Compound for $3 Million

Malin Akerman and Jack Donnelly are selling their Los Feliz Oaks home for $3 million after 21 years, including major renovations and a pool, hot tub, and studio.
SF real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

Kathie Lee Gifford Lists Waterfront Connecticut Compound for $100 Million

Kathie Lee Gifford is selling her Greenwich waterfront estate Cedar Cliff for $100 million after relocating to Nashville.
SF real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Suze Orman Warns Against Selling: Why a HELOC Beats Liquidating Your Home Right Now

Refinance or use a home equity line of credit to lower monthly housing costs, while avoiding selling until necessary and preventing financial drift.
#home-insurance
SF real estate
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Disaster season is coming. Here are 3 things you can do to prepare

Review coverage limits, rebuild costs, deductibles, and displacement living-expense coverage before disasters to improve recovery outcomes.
SF real estate
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Millions of homes in the U.S. are uninsured. NPR wants to hear your story

Many homeowners are forgoing home insurance due to rising costs, exposing themselves to financial risks from extreme weather events.
SF real estate
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Disaster season is coming. Here are 3 things you can do to prepare

Review coverage limits, rebuild costs, deductibles, and displacement living-expense coverage before disasters to improve recovery outcomes.
SF real estate
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Millions of homes in the U.S. are uninsured. NPR wants to hear your story

Many homeowners are forgoing home insurance due to rising costs, exposing themselves to financial risks from extreme weather events.
#mortgage-rates
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Long-term mortgage rate hits 6.51%, reaching its highest level in nearly 9 months

Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rates rose to 6.51%, increasing borrowing costs during peak homebuying season amid higher bond yields and inflation expectations.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage rates rise as 10-year yield jumps

Inflation tied to the Iran war keeps 10-year yields and mortgage rates elevated, while higher rates shift borrowers toward HELOCs and other equity-based options.
SF real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Want To Buy A House? Iran Is Making US Mortgage Rates Rise

Mortgage rates rise when oil supply shocks and higher inflation expectations delay or reverse Fed rate cuts, tightening housing inventory and increasing borrowing costs.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage rates are at yearly highs, but housing demand is still positive

Mortgage spreads improved to 1.92% despite rising 10-year yields, keeping mortgage rates below prior peak levels while housing demand remains slightly positive.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Real estate agents hope Kevin Warsh can calm roller coaster housing market

Mortgage rates are influenced by inflation and geopolitical events, so future cuts may be delayed and rates may stabilize within a narrower range.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Long-term mortgage rate hits 6.51%, reaching its highest level in nearly 9 months

Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rates rose to 6.51%, increasing borrowing costs during peak homebuying season amid higher bond yields and inflation expectations.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage rates rise as 10-year yield jumps

Inflation tied to the Iran war keeps 10-year yields and mortgage rates elevated, while higher rates shift borrowers toward HELOCs and other equity-based options.
SF real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Want To Buy A House? Iran Is Making US Mortgage Rates Rise

Mortgage rates rise when oil supply shocks and higher inflation expectations delay or reverse Fed rate cuts, tightening housing inventory and increasing borrowing costs.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage rates are at yearly highs, but housing demand is still positive

Mortgage spreads improved to 1.92% despite rising 10-year yields, keeping mortgage rates below prior peak levels while housing demand remains slightly positive.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Real estate agents hope Kevin Warsh can calm roller coaster housing market

Mortgage rates are influenced by inflation and geopolitical events, so future cuts may be delayed and rates may stabilize within a narrower range.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Anti-money laundering rule still on the table after FinCEN appeal

FinCEN’s AML real estate reporting rule was vacated in Texas, while Florida upheld it, leaving ongoing appeals and potential Supreme Court review.
#housing-market
fromFortune
3 days ago
SF real estate

America's housing market decline is 'no longer just a Sun Belt story'-LA and Dallas are tumbling, too | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
SF real estate

Single Gen Z women are destroying their male counterparts when it comes to buying their first house | Fortune

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fromFast Company
1 week ago

The housing market quietly changed - and buyers who gave up may want to look again

Down payments fell to a five-year low in early 2026, requiring less cash and signaling a gradual shift toward buyers.
SF real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Housing Stocks Are in Depression Mode. Whirlpool Down 81%, Lennar Crashed 54% While the S&P 500 Soars.

Housing-adjacent stocks have fallen because transaction volume collapsed, even as home prices stayed stable and the broader economy and stock market remained resilient.
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

America's housing market decline is 'no longer just a Sun Belt story'-LA and Dallas are tumbling, too | Fortune

Home prices are declining more broadly, with weakness spreading beyond Sun Belt markets as demand weakens and mortgage-rate lock-in limits inventory.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Northeast and Midwest housing markets are the tightest heading into summer 2026

Soft housing markets with high pandemic price runups and rising new supply are concentrated in Southern and Mountain West regions, while Northeast and Midwest markets remain tighter and more resilient.
SF real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Housing Notes: A fed paper shows just how private listings screw over the elderly

Older homeowners earn lower returns when selling, driven by poorer property condition and greater use of private off-MLS listings, especially when selling to investors.
SF real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

Single Gen Z women are destroying their male counterparts when it comes to buying their first house | Fortune

Single Gen Z women represent a larger share of homebuyers than single Gen Z men, reflecting a broader pattern of higher homeownership among single women.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The housing market quietly changed - and buyers who gave up may want to look again

Down payments fell to a five-year low in early 2026, requiring less cash and signaling a gradual shift toward buyers.
SF real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Housing Stocks Are in Depression Mode. Whirlpool Down 81%, Lennar Crashed 54% While the S&P 500 Soars.

Housing-adjacent stocks have fallen because transaction volume collapsed, even as home prices stayed stable and the broader economy and stock market remained resilient.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

How Sunlife Homes jump-started in one of the U.S.'s toughest arenas

Sunlife Homes shifted from build-to-rent to for-sale, building entry-level and luxury homes in Florida to serve local and relocating buyers.
#luxury-real-estate
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fromFortune
4 days ago

A billionaire and an A-list actor found refuge in a 37-home Florida neighborhood with armed guards-proof that privacy is now the ultimate luxury | Fortune

Stone Creek Ranch attracts ultra-rich buyers with privacy and 24/7 armed security, enabling high prices despite lacking a golf club or coastline.
SF real estate
fromFortune
4 days ago

A billionaire and an A-list actor found refuge in a 37-home Florida neighborhood with armed guards-proof that privacy is now the ultimate luxury | Fortune

Stone Creek Ranch attracts ultra-rich buyers with privacy and 24/7 armed security, enabling high prices despite lacking a golf club or coastline.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

What happens to mortgage rates if the Iran conflict is over?

Mortgage spreads have kept mortgage rates below 6.64% during conflict, and an end to conflict could help keep spreads low if Fed guidance avoids added hikes.
#homeowners-insurance
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

R-PACE financing for Florida home resilience upgrades

Hurricane damage and rising costs are driving a homeowners insurance and affordability crisis, making affordable financing and home resilience upgrades essential.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

R-PACE financing for Florida home resilience upgrades

Hurricane damage and rising costs are driving a homeowners insurance and affordability crisis, making affordable financing and home resilience upgrades essential.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Benutech finds 82,000 FHA mortgages have subordinate liens

Second-, third-, and fourth-position liens of $20,000 or less appear on about 14.8% of 2023 FHA loans, often tied to COVID partial claims.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Single-family housing starts fell in April, but multifamily gained momentum

The fall-off in single-family starts and permits, both sequential and year-over-year, is not viewed entirely as a negative, especially in light of homebuilders having to crush their margins to buy sales and work through oversupplies in some of the nation's most-active new-home markets. We continue viewing reduced SF Starts a positive as excess channel supply still needs to be absorbed, particularly at entry-level price points, writes Trevor Allinson, Wolfe Research homebuilding and building products research analyst in an investors note following today's Census release.
SF real estate
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

The MRED Zillow legal fight just hit agents and sellers directly

MRED suspended Zillow and Trulia listing data feeds after a licensing dispute, removing over 40,000 listings and leaving agents and sellers without Zillow visibility.
#credit-scoring
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Pro adopt VantageScore 4.0

VantageScore 4.0 adds rent, utility, and telecom payment data to expand credit scoring access and support more inclusive mortgage evaluation.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Pro adopt VantageScore 4.0

VantageScore 4.0 adds rent, utility, and telecom payment data to expand credit scoring access and support more inclusive mortgage evaluation.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Locked Out: 3 Outdated Myths About Manufactured Homes

Manufactured homes provide modern, federally built housing at significantly lower monthly costs than existing homes, and legislation could help reduce lingering stigma.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Policies to Unlock Housing Supply and Boost Affordability

Housing supply remains constrained because high mortgage rates create a lock-in effect that discourages homeowners from selling and moving.
SF real estate
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Kayce Dutton May Sell the Yellowstone Ranch (Again) in the 'Marshals' Finale

Kayce Dutton faces a final decision about selling the remaining Yellowstone Ranch property as the spinoff’s finale approaches.
#gen-z
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fromKqed
1 week ago

Gen Z Homeowners? Yes, More in Their 20s Are Managing to Buy Despite the Odds | KQED

Gen Z buyers, especially single women, are increasingly purchasing homes by saving aggressively and using accessible financial knowledge.
SF real estate
fromFortune
1 month ago

Gen Z is carving a different path in the housing market by going it alone | Fortune

Gen Z is increasingly buying homes alone, with 53% of buyers aged 18-26 purchasing without partners, a significant rise from millennials.
SF real estate
fromKqed
1 week ago

Gen Z Homeowners? Yes, More in Their 20s Are Managing to Buy Despite the Odds | KQED

Gen Z buyers, especially single women, are increasingly purchasing homes by saving aggressively and using accessible financial knowledge.
SF real estate
fromFortune
1 month ago

Gen Z is carving a different path in the housing market by going it alone | Fortune

Gen Z is increasingly buying homes alone, with 53% of buyers aged 18-26 purchasing without partners, a significant rise from millennials.
SF real estate
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Gen Z homeowners? Yes, more in their 20s are managing to buy despite the odds

Gen Z buyers are increasingly purchasing homes by using accessible financial knowledge, saving aggressively, and pursuing higher-paying work despite unaffordable prices.
#vantagescore-40
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Freddie Mac securitizes Newrez VantageScore 4.0 mortgages

Newrez originated $10 million in VantageScore 4.0 mortgages for Freddie Mac, marking a significant update in GSE credit score requirements.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Freddie Mac securitizes Newrez VantageScore 4.0 mortgages

Newrez originated $10 million in VantageScore 4.0 mortgages for Freddie Mac, marking a significant update in GSE credit score requirements.
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Martha Stewart's new AI startup wants to manage your home before things break | Fortune

Hint uses AI to track a home’s history and needs from address-based data plus user uploads, delivering proactive maintenance and cost-saving guidance.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair

We look forward to continued engagement on policies affecting the banking and housing finance systems and will continue advocating for a more balanced and risk-aligned approach to capital standards affecting mortgage lending and commercial real estate finance, Broeksmit said.
SF real estate
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Inflation is rising, but mortgage spreads have kept rates under 7%

April CPI rose 0.6% and inflation is 3.8%, while mortgage rates remain under 6.64% due to improved mortgage spreads despite higher yields and geopolitical risk.
#existing-home-sales
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
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The American housing market is broken-and 3 years in, it's starting to look permanent | Fortune

SF real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

U.S. home sales flatline in April amid another slow spring homebuying season

Existing U.S. home sales stayed essentially flat in April, while median prices hit an all-time April high, reflecting affordability and inventory constraints.
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The American housing market is broken-and 3 years in, it's starting to look permanent | Fortune

Existing U.S. home sales were essentially flat in April, while median prices hit an all-time April high as mortgage-rate pressures and low inventory constrained demand.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Longbridge's Tim Wilkinson on reverse mortgage liquidity and HMBS 2.0 stall

HMBS repurchase is triggered when loan balances reach 98% of maximum claim, shifting aging reverse mortgages to FHA servicing at likely maturity events.
SF real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

A property investor turned to mid-term rentals and doubled her cash flow. Here's why she says it's the sweet spot of real estate.

Furnished mid-term rentals increased monthly income by about 1.5 to 2 times compared with unfurnished long-term rentals.
SF real estate
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Arizona Man Arrested In Check-Washing Scheme That Targeted Napa Residents

Nearly 50 Napa homeowners’ mailed property-tax checks were stolen, altered, and deposited in other states through a laundering scheme involving possible postal insider access.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | ChatGPT has sent San Francisco real estate rocketing to insane levels - as the city eyes comeback

There has been an influx of AI companies opening up shop and they're giving employees giant compensation packages. Some people are getting $1 million bonuses. Homes are getting dozens of offers, which is driving up prices and causing many to sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars over the list price. It's reminiscent of 2020.
SF real estate
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Women take the leadership spotlight at reverse mortgage summit

The permanent mortgage insurance tax deduction enables senior homeowners to develop tax-efficient strategies using reverse mortgages, potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars over several years.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Lane McCormack named president at BHHS Beach Properties of Florida

Lane McCormack becomes president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, bringing 28 years of real estate experience and luxury market expertise to lead the coastal property brokerage.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

The homebuying workaround more Californians are considering

Seller financing offers an alternative to traditional bank loans, allowing buyers and sellers to negotiate terms directly.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Reverse mortgage sales summit kicks off in Tennessee

You may not make every shot, you may not make every dribble, you may not make every pass, but hustling for loose balls, working and giving your heart will always, always get you through, Riddick said from the stage.
SF real estate
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Survey says homebuyers overestimate credit scores, down payments

Many potential homebuyers overestimate the requirements for credit scores, down payments, and mortgage rates, leading to unnecessary delays in purchasing a home.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Chase offers limited-time mortgage rate discount in May

The Relationship Pricing Program is a mortgage discount program that lowers a borrower's interest rate based on how much money they keep or move into eligible Chase deposit and investment accounts.
SF real estate
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Landlords who were barred from evicting tenants during COVID are in settlement talks with DOJ to recoup as much as $1.5 billion | Fortune

Landlords are suing the CDC over a federal eviction moratorium, claiming it violated their rights and caused significant financial losses.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

An experimental Eichler in San Mateo - 1 of only 2 - lists for $4.5M

The Eichler X-100 home, a mid-century modern design, is on the market for $4.5 million and showcases innovative steel construction.
SF real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
4 years ago

Where Does Nicole Kidman Live? The Practical Magic Star Owns Properties Around the Globe

Nicole Kidman has settled in Nashville with her daughters after her divorce from Keith Urban, embracing her life and community there.
SF real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

The Housing Boom Made Two-Thirds of Americans Wealthier and Priced Out the Rest

Homeowners experienced significant wealth gains post-pandemic, while non-owners faced increasing barriers to homeownership and affordability challenges.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Freddie Mac has strong Q1 2026 as lower rates drive refi growth

Freddie Mac's net income for the first quarter was $3.6 billion, with net revenues reaching $6.1 billion, largely due to a 10% increase in net interest income to $5.6 billion.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

HUD rescinds FHA, USDA energy efficiency rule for new homes

Today, I am rescinding this onerous rule because it literally can bring an increase of $20,000 to $31,000 per single family project.
SF real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

OpenAI's original San Francisco office is on the market for $1.5 million. Take a look inside.

"I think real estate is one part just logistics and a transaction, but there's a part of it for everybody that's a little bit emotional. I don't know if this changes the price of the property, but even if it's not that OpenAI started in that living room, any history that you can know about a place always adds a little bit to your understanding of the place and how you view the place."
SF real estate
SF real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

I started buying properties with family and friends in my 20s. I've bought 10 total, and one has made over $400k on Airbnb.

Co-buying properties with friends and family can accelerate homeownership and investment opportunities.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Redfin asks NWMLS to allow premarketing for Seattle listings

Redfin argues that the current NWMLS rules limit how sellers can test pricing and demand before going fully live on the MLS, which many sellers find restrictive.
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