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#housing-market

Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

Homeownership is increasingly challenging due to high prices and mortgage rates, prompting many to consider renting.

Deciding to buy depends on individual financial circumstances and market conditions.

Silicon Valley real estate

California's Middle-Class Homebuyers Discover New Affordable Housing Opportunities In These Hotspots

43 minutes ago

Washington DC

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

NYC real estate

Potential homebuyers are waiting for prices to fall

2 days ago

Silicon Valley real estate

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

Atlanta Braves

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

Georgia's housing market remains accessible for middle-class families amid national affordability crises.

Real estate

Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

Homeownership is increasingly challenging due to high prices and mortgage rates, prompting many to consider renting.

Deciding to buy depends on individual financial circumstances and market conditions.

Silicon Valley real estate

California's Middle-Class Homebuyers Discover New Affordable Housing Opportunities In These Hotspots

43 minutes ago

Washington DC

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

NYC real estate

Potential homebuyers are waiting for prices to fall

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

2 days ago

Silicon Valley real estate

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

SF real estate

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

5 hours ago

London politics

New figures reveal the number of affordable homes in Croydon

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

SF real estate

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

5 hours ago

London politics

New figures reveal the number of affordable homes in Croydon

more#affordable-housing

The American Dream of a Starter Home Now Starts at $1 Million in 28 States

Starter homes, once affordable entry points, now often exceed $1 million, limiting access for first-time buyers.

12 hours ago

Two maps that show where the housing market is struggling

The housing market sentiment is declining, with many cities receiving lower grades than usual for this time of year.

fromEntrepreneur

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.

Build-To-Rent Developers Take Over Entire Neighborhoods Across the U.S.-and These 5 Metros Top the List

The build-to-rent sector is rapidly growing, addressing housing needs for renters seeking single-family homes.

fromBoston.com

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.

fromNew York Post

Spring home-selling season off to terrible start as April sales fall more than expected

US home sales fell in April due to high mortgage rates and rising prices, marking the lowest sales pace since 2009.

The American Dream of a Starter Home Now Starts at $1 Million in 28 States

Starter homes, once affordable entry points, now often exceed $1 million, limiting access for first-time buyers.

12 hours ago

Two maps that show where the housing market is struggling

The housing market sentiment is declining, with many cities receiving lower grades than usual for this time of year.

fromEntrepreneur

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.

Build-To-Rent Developers Take Over Entire Neighborhoods Across the U.S.-and These 5 Metros Top the List

The build-to-rent sector is rapidly growing, addressing housing needs for renters seeking single-family homes.

fromBoston.com

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.

fromNew York Post

Spring home-selling season off to terrible start as April sales fall more than expected

US home sales fell in April due to high mortgage rates and rising prices, marking the lowest sales pace since 2009.

more#real-estate

13 hours 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

#mortgage-rates

Pending home sales post largest monthly decline since 2022

Mortgage rates are crucial for the housing market's recovery, influencing both demand and home sales amid rising inventory.

Mortgage rates unfazed by crazy economic headlines

Mortgage rates have stabilized amidst chaotic economic conditions, creating a healthier market.

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.

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.

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.

fromBusiness Matters

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.

Pending home sales post largest monthly decline since 2022

Mortgage rates are crucial for the housing market's recovery, influencing both demand and home sales amid rising inventory.

Mortgage rates unfazed by crazy economic headlines

Mortgage rates have stabilized amidst chaotic economic conditions, creating a healthier market.

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.

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.

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.

fromBusiness Matters

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.

US news

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

SF real estate

Americans tapped $25B in home equity in Q1 2025

fromwww.npr.org

US news

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

SF real estate

Americans tapped $25B in home equity in Q1 2025

more#mortgages

#real-estate-trends

Home prices expected to dip as supply and demand collide

The housing market is experiencing a decline in prices due to higher supply and reduced buyer activity.

Home prices take 1st drop in 26 months, by this math

The Case-Schiller national price index declined 0.3% from February to March 2025, marking the first monthly dip in over a year.

SF real estate

Housing market shift: 80 major markets that are seeing falling home prices

SF real estate

Sellers or buyers housing market? Zillow's analysis for 250 metros

SF real estate

Redfin: These 31 major housing markets have shifted to buyer's markets

Home prices expected to dip as supply and demand collide

The housing market is experiencing a decline in prices due to higher supply and reduced buyer activity.

Home prices take 1st drop in 26 months, by this math

The Case-Schiller national price index declined 0.3% from February to March 2025, marking the first monthly dip in over a year.

SF real estate

Housing market shift: 80 major markets that are seeing falling home prices

SF real estate

Sellers or buyers housing market? Zillow's analysis for 250 metros

SF real estate

Redfin: These 31 major housing markets have shifted to buyer's markets

more#real-estate-trends

East Bay (California)

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

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.

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

fromLos Angeles Times

Los Angeles

In areas near January's fires, rent is climbing faster than rest of county

fromThe Verge

SF real estate

Senators probe whether RealPage pushed state AI law ban

fromLos Angeles Times

Los Angeles

In areas near January's fires, rent is climbing faster than rest of county

fromThe Verge

SF real estate

Senators probe whether RealPage pushed state AI law ban

more#rental-prices

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

#fannie-mae

Boston real estate

Trump's GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)

fromTheregister

NYC startup

Palantir AI shows up at Fannie Mae to fight mortgage fraud

Trump's GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)

Privatization of GSEs faces significant challenges, particularly related to government investment and capital standards that directly impact financial stability.

NYC startup

fromTheregister

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.

more#fannie-mae

#inventory

Boston real estate

Northeast housing market heats up as Sun Belt offers reprieve

NYC real estate

Buyers shrug off economic uncertainty as new-home sales rise

Boston real estate

Northeast housing market heats up as Sun Belt offers reprieve

NYC real estate

Buyers shrug off economic uncertainty as new-home sales rise

Silicon Valley real estate

29% fewer California homes sold. Is the Fed to blame?

California home sales plummet amid rising mortgage rates and inflation, reflecting a market paralysis rather than strength.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Silicon Valley real estate

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.

fromThe Mercury News

Alternative transportation

29% fewer California homes sold. Is the Fed to blame?

California home sales plummet amid rising mortgage rates and inflation, reflecting a market paralysis rather than strength.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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.

more#california

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

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

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

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

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.

#remote-work

NYC real estate

The rental market is no longer fit for the way we live - opinion

The traditional rental market needs to adapt to the modern, mobile lifestyle characterized by remote work and frequent relocation.

fromBiloxi Sun Herald

Remote teams

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.

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

The rental market is no longer fit for the way we live - opinion

The traditional rental market needs to adapt to the modern, mobile lifestyle characterized by remote work and frequent relocation.

Remote teams

fromBiloxi Sun Herald

fromwww.independent.co.uk

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.

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.

How much below the asking price the average house seller will accept

House sellers are now accepting offers that are, on average, 16,000 lower than the asking price, reflecting changing market dynamics and buyer preferences.

Boston real estate

#federal-reserve

SF real estate

Mortgage rates keep climbing, but so does homebuyer demand

Silicon Valley real estate

29% fewer California homes sold. Is the Fed to blame?

SF real estate

Mortgage rates keep climbing, but so does homebuyer demand

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

Silicon Valley real estate

29% fewer California homes sold. Is the Fed to blame?

more#federal-reserve

7 Money-Saving Moving Tips

"In addition to expected moving fees, if parking permits or elevator reservations are needed, expect an additional $75-$150 in fees."

Alternative transportation

#homeownership

LA real estate

This family that makes $225K is saving by renting

Boston real estate

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

SF real estate

Arizona Still Offers Rare Affordability for Middle-Class Homebuyers, If You Know Where To Look

LA real estate

This family that makes $225K is saving by renting

Boston real estate

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

SF real estate

Arizona Still Offers Rare Affordability for Middle-Class Homebuyers, If You Know Where To Look

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Emerges as Key Market for Buyers and Renters Amid NYC Housing Shifts

NYC real estate

Single-family rents rise 2.9% in March

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Emerges as Key Market for Buyers and Renters Amid NYC Housing Shifts