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Mortgage Rates Reach Seven-Month High

Interest rates on mortgages have reached 6.93%, exacerbating housing affordability issues in the U.S.

The U.S. just experienced its slowest annual sales of homes since 1995

2024 recorded the lowest existing home sales in nearly three decades, primarily due to elevated mortgage rates.

The housing market hasn't been this slow in almost 30 years

U.S. home sales hit the lowest levels since 1995, influenced by high mortgage rates and limited inventory.

Home seller profits top $100k on 2024 sales in 62% of metros

The U.S. housing market rebounded in 2024, with gross profits on sales remaining strong despite declining margins.

Existing-Home Sales in 2024 Were Slowest in Decades Amid High Mortgage Rates

High interest rates have sharply limited U.S. home sales over the past year.
Home sales in the U.S. reached their lowest level since 1995 due to economic conditions.
Although there was a slight pickup in late 2022, forecasts suggest continued sluggishness.

National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025 | CBC News

The Canadian real estate market is showing signs of recovery with significant sales increases and forecasts a rebound for 2025.

Mortgage Rates Reach Seven-Month High

Interest rates on mortgages have reached 6.93%, exacerbating housing affordability issues in the U.S.

The U.S. just experienced its slowest annual sales of homes since 1995

2024 recorded the lowest existing home sales in nearly three decades, primarily due to elevated mortgage rates.

The housing market hasn't been this slow in almost 30 years

U.S. home sales hit the lowest levels since 1995, influenced by high mortgage rates and limited inventory.

Home seller profits top $100k on 2024 sales in 62% of metros

The U.S. housing market rebounded in 2024, with gross profits on sales remaining strong despite declining margins.

Existing-Home Sales in 2024 Were Slowest in Decades Amid High Mortgage Rates

High interest rates have sharply limited U.S. home sales over the past year.
Home sales in the U.S. reached their lowest level since 1995 due to economic conditions.
Although there was a slight pickup in late 2022, forecasts suggest continued sluggishness.

National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025 | CBC News

The Canadian real estate market is showing signs of recovery with significant sales increases and forecasts a rebound for 2025.
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#real-estate

Brooklyn's Hottest Neighborhoods For Buyers And Renters in 2025

Brooklyn will become a dominant housing market in NYC by 2025.

A Murray Hill Two-Bedroom With Plenty of Built-ins for $895K

Affordable housing in NYC offers diverse options under a million dollars, including spacious and renovated apartments in popular neighborhoods.

Home sales are stalled with 7% mortgages

Unsold home inventory is increasing due to weak demand, particularly in the condo market, influenced by high mortgage rates.

Cambridge ranked the No. 2 spot in the US for millennial move-ins

Cambridge attracts millennials despite high housing costs, due to its vibrant community and affluent demographic.

The Southern housing markets poised to become boomtowns

Southern housing markets are experiencing robust growth, led by Lakeland, Florida, Austin, Texas, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%. Here's how we got here and what it means

Mortgage rates have increased to 7%, complicating an already challenging housing market.

Brooklyn's Hottest Neighborhoods For Buyers And Renters in 2025

Brooklyn will become a dominant housing market in NYC by 2025.

A Murray Hill Two-Bedroom With Plenty of Built-ins for $895K

Affordable housing in NYC offers diverse options under a million dollars, including spacious and renovated apartments in popular neighborhoods.

Home sales are stalled with 7% mortgages

Unsold home inventory is increasing due to weak demand, particularly in the condo market, influenced by high mortgage rates.

Cambridge ranked the No. 2 spot in the US for millennial move-ins

Cambridge attracts millennials despite high housing costs, due to its vibrant community and affluent demographic.

The Southern housing markets poised to become boomtowns

Southern housing markets are experiencing robust growth, led by Lakeland, Florida, Austin, Texas, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%. Here's how we got here and what it means

Mortgage rates have increased to 7%, complicating an already challenging housing market.
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#real-estate-trends

America's most affordable housing havens aren't so affordable anymore

Home prices in once-affordable cities are rising dramatically, making housing less attainable for locals.

NYC Neighborhoods To Watch In 2025: See Who Made The Top Spot

Ridgewood, Queens is leading the NYC housing market for affordability and desirability, with rising rents and prices driving demand.

Regional gain in new housing construction in 2024 amid declines in major cities | CBC News

Canada's housing starts increased by 2% in 2024, but still fall short of the required levels to address affordability.

Redfin: Home prices rose 5.4% in 2024

Home prices continue to rise due to limited inventory and pent-up demand despite some localized declines.
Tampa and other metros showed notable price decreases in December, while Nassau County topped annual price growth.

Existing-home sales finish a dismal year on a high note

Home prices are rising, yet 2024 sales reached their lowest in nearly 30 years, indicating a challenging market.

A 'silver tsunami' of housing supply could be hitting these 5 markets as boomers age

As boomers age, their home ownership is expected to shift, impacting housing inventory, particularly in Rust Belt markets.

America's most affordable housing havens aren't so affordable anymore

Home prices in once-affordable cities are rising dramatically, making housing less attainable for locals.

NYC Neighborhoods To Watch In 2025: See Who Made The Top Spot

Ridgewood, Queens is leading the NYC housing market for affordability and desirability, with rising rents and prices driving demand.

Regional gain in new housing construction in 2024 amid declines in major cities | CBC News

Canada's housing starts increased by 2% in 2024, but still fall short of the required levels to address affordability.

Redfin: Home prices rose 5.4% in 2024

Home prices continue to rise due to limited inventory and pent-up demand despite some localized declines.
Tampa and other metros showed notable price decreases in December, while Nassau County topped annual price growth.

Existing-home sales finish a dismal year on a high note

Home prices are rising, yet 2024 sales reached their lowest in nearly 30 years, indicating a challenging market.

A 'silver tsunami' of housing supply could be hitting these 5 markets as boomers age

As boomers age, their home ownership is expected to shift, impacting housing inventory, particularly in Rust Belt markets.
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Restoring common sense to federal policy

Socioeconomic status factors largely explain disparities in home valuations beyond racial lines.
#affordability

America's Top 15 Cities for Quality of Life Right Now

Quality of life significantly influences settlement decisions, considering safety, education, and commute, yet affordability remains a barrier for many.

Growth in single family rental prices slows down

Detroit tops the U.S. in single-family rental price growth at 6.1% annually, reflecting a trend towards budget-friendly living in the Midwest.

As Mortgage Rates Jump Again, Can You Afford A Home?

Rising mortgage rates significantly reduce affordability for home buyers, leading many to delay purchasing and turn to renting instead.

UK's most and least affordable places for house prices revealed

London's housing is increasingly unaffordable; first-time buyers spend 36% of income on mortgages despite slight easing in affordability pressures.

Loan officer: I'm seeing more homebuyers with $8K to $10K mortgage payments

The pandemic surged demand for housing, leading to a 53.4% price increase by 2024 amid rising mortgage rates and declining affordability.

America's Top 15 Cities for Quality of Life Right Now

Quality of life significantly influences settlement decisions, considering safety, education, and commute, yet affordability remains a barrier for many.

Growth in single family rental prices slows down

Detroit tops the U.S. in single-family rental price growth at 6.1% annually, reflecting a trend towards budget-friendly living in the Midwest.

As Mortgage Rates Jump Again, Can You Afford A Home?

Rising mortgage rates significantly reduce affordability for home buyers, leading many to delay purchasing and turn to renting instead.

UK's most and least affordable places for house prices revealed

London's housing is increasingly unaffordable; first-time buyers spend 36% of income on mortgages despite slight easing in affordability pressures.

Loan officer: I'm seeing more homebuyers with $8K to $10K mortgage payments

The pandemic surged demand for housing, leading to a 53.4% price increase by 2024 amid rising mortgage rates and declining affordability.
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What will happen to HMBS 2.0 under Trump's regulatory freeze?

HMBS 2.0 implementation may be delayed by administrative transition dynamics.

What is a Jumbo Loan and Who Needs One?

Jumbo loans are for homes exceeding FHFA limits.
Stricter qualifications exist for jumbo loans.
Limits vary by state and county.
Interest rates differ from conventional loans.
#interest-rates

Mortgage applications up 33.3% from holiday week

Mortgage applications surged 33.3% week-over-week, driven by increased refinance activity despite rising mortgage rates.

What's behind Trump's 'demand' for lower interest rates

President Trump's advocacy for lower global interest rates aims to bolster the economy and stave off a housing recession.

Mortgage applications up 33.3% from holiday week

Mortgage applications surged 33.3% week-over-week, driven by increased refinance activity despite rising mortgage rates.

What's behind Trump's 'demand' for lower interest rates

President Trump's advocacy for lower global interest rates aims to bolster the economy and stave off a housing recession.
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#wildfires

Some price-gouging rules could be keeping high-end homes off L.A.'s rental market

State law restricting high rental prices is limiting options for wildfire victims seeking housing in Los Angeles.

AG Rob Bonta says price gougers will be 'held accountable' during Los Angeles wildfire emergency

Price gouging during emergencies in California is illegal and violators will face strict penalties.

Some price-gouging rules could be keeping high-end homes off L.A.'s rental market

State law restricting high rental prices is limiting options for wildfire victims seeking housing in Los Angeles.

AG Rob Bonta says price gougers will be 'held accountable' during Los Angeles wildfire emergency

Price gouging during emergencies in California is illegal and violators will face strict penalties.
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Vermonters who work from home tend to earn more, data shows - VTDigger

Remote workers in Vermont earn significantly more than in-person workers, prompting concerns about housing availability.
Demographic differences exist between remote and in-person workers in Vermont.

Trump's regulatory freeze brings uncertainty to the housing market

Biden's recent regulatory freeze echoes previous administrations' practices, aiming to reassess new regulations before implementation.
#inflation

Is "house-hacking," an actual hack? Or are you actually missing out on potential cash flow?

Housing costs are escalating due to supply-demand dynamics and inflation, pushing many to consider house-hacking as a viable income strategy.

Supply-demand imbalance from fires stokes LA rent price-gouging

L.A.'s high-end rental market faces inflation due to dwindling supply and bidding wars, revealing true human nature amidst fierce competition.

Is "house-hacking," an actual hack? Or are you actually missing out on potential cash flow?

Housing costs are escalating due to supply-demand dynamics and inflation, pushing many to consider house-hacking as a viable income strategy.

Supply-demand imbalance from fires stokes LA rent price-gouging

L.A.'s high-end rental market faces inflation due to dwindling supply and bidding wars, revealing true human nature amidst fierce competition.
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#mortgage-rates

Mortgage Rates Surge Back Above 7% After Strong Jobs Report

Rising mortgage rates are largely driven by strong economic conditions and robust employment figures.

Rising mortgage rates zap builder confidence

Monitoring builders' outlook is crucial as declining sales expectations and high mortgage rates indicate future challenges in the housing market.

When Mortgages Rate Jump to 7%, Who Can Afford a House?

Mortgage rates exceeding 7% signify the end of affordable homeownership like when rates were around 3%.
The current housing market is marked by reduced inventory and increased rental dependency.

Mortgage rates fall after Trump's executive orders

The 10-year yield's stability signals potential change in Fed's approach to rates and mortgage concerns.

Mortgage rates fell last week. Can they go lower?

Mortgage rates have decreased after a period of increases, with uncertainty about future movements as the home-buying season approaches.

Inflation report offers a mixed bag for the housing industry

Housing costs are rising at the slowest pace in three years, which may impact mortgage rates positively.

Mortgage Rates Surge Back Above 7% After Strong Jobs Report

Rising mortgage rates are largely driven by strong economic conditions and robust employment figures.

Rising mortgage rates zap builder confidence

Monitoring builders' outlook is crucial as declining sales expectations and high mortgage rates indicate future challenges in the housing market.

When Mortgages Rate Jump to 7%, Who Can Afford a House?

Mortgage rates exceeding 7% signify the end of affordable homeownership like when rates were around 3%.
The current housing market is marked by reduced inventory and increased rental dependency.

Mortgage rates fall after Trump's executive orders

The 10-year yield's stability signals potential change in Fed's approach to rates and mortgage concerns.

Mortgage rates fell last week. Can they go lower?

Mortgage rates have decreased after a period of increases, with uncertainty about future movements as the home-buying season approaches.

Inflation report offers a mixed bag for the housing industry

Housing costs are rising at the slowest pace in three years, which may impact mortgage rates positively.
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Single-Family Home Construction Rises in December Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

Single-family home construction increased in December despite overall housing market challenges.
The Northeast experienced the highest growth in construction activity, while the South showed signs of slowing.

Top property hotspots for house price growth revealed

Scotland and Northern England housing markets are set for strong price growth in 2025, led by Motherwell in Scotland.

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Greenpoint Rental

Diverse real estate listings in Brooklyn are popular this week, from rentals to high-end townhouses.
#homebuyers

Mortgage applications for new homes are up 9% in the past year

New home mortgage applications rose 8.9% year over year in December 2024, indicating a robust market despite a slight month-to-month decrease.

65 housing markets with an inventory surge that benefits homebuyers

Regional housing markets are shifting, providing homebuyers with increased leverage despite national trends favoring sellers.

Mortgage applications for new homes are up 9% in the past year

New home mortgage applications rose 8.9% year over year in December 2024, indicating a robust market despite a slight month-to-month decrease.

65 housing markets with an inventory surge that benefits homebuyers

Regional housing markets are shifting, providing homebuyers with increased leverage despite national trends favoring sellers.
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Rent Gouging: What Is It, Is It Legal, Can You Fight Back?

The rental market in Los Angeles is facing rent gouging due to displacement from fires, with legal protections against excessive price hikes.

Housing completions were up in 2024, a bright spot for builders

Housing completions significantly increased in 2024, providing more options for buyers, despite declines in housing starts and permits.
#suburban-living

The burbs are becoming cool again for younger Americans. 8 'hidden gem' communities for homebuyers.

Young Americans are leaving high-cost cities for suburbs and exurbs due to housing prices and the rise of flexible work arrangements.

We loved living in a city by Boston for 12 years, but the cons kept adding up. Now, we're happily settled further south.

Relocated from Quincy to Norwell for better housing and education options after deciding it was unsuitable for raising a family.

The burbs are becoming cool again for younger Americans. 8 'hidden gem' communities for homebuyers.

Young Americans are leaving high-cost cities for suburbs and exurbs due to housing prices and the rise of flexible work arrangements.

We loved living in a city by Boston for 12 years, but the cons kept adding up. Now, we're happily settled further south.

Relocated from Quincy to Norwell for better housing and education options after deciding it was unsuitable for raising a family.
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LA renters concerned over hikes as wildfires squeeze California's already tight rental market

Many California renters are facing price gouging after losing homes in wildfires, as landlords exploit the housing crisis.
#corporate-landlords

FTC seeks feedback on the largest single-family rental investors

The FTC aims to analyze the impact of large institutional investors on the single-family rental market, submitting feedback for a potential comprehensive study.

Feds expand lawsuit against corporate San Jose landlords - San Jose Spotlight

The U.S. Justice Department is targeting landlords utilizing tech software to manipulate rental prices, alleging illegal collusion with software providers.

FTC seeks feedback on the largest single-family rental investors

The FTC aims to analyze the impact of large institutional investors on the single-family rental market, submitting feedback for a potential comprehensive study.

Feds expand lawsuit against corporate San Jose landlords - San Jose Spotlight

The U.S. Justice Department is targeting landlords utilizing tech software to manipulate rental prices, alleging illegal collusion with software providers.
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The Stained Glass in This Historic Apartment in the Hague Is Stunning

Amsterdam offers a vibrant work/life balance but high housing costs may drive residents to seek options in nearby cities like The Hague.

London room for rent where you can't come home before 8:30pm - for 1,350 a month

Landlords are facing scrutiny for high rental prices and strict living conditions.
The importance of clear communication in rental agreements cannot be overstated.

Appraisers have new time adjustment requirements starting Feb. 4

New appraisal reporting requirements emphasize market trend support and time adjustments for accurate valuations.
Changes aim to address disparities in appraisal values among minority communities.

Professional fix-and-flip market poised for growth in 2025

The fix and flip industry is evolving, offering opportunities for part-time investors to become full-time entrepreneurs due to rising profits and capital accessibility.

Brits buying second homes in Spain set to be hit with 100% property tax

Spain's new tax proposal for non-EU property buyers aims to combat housing market speculation and rising prices, impacting British buyers significantly.

Epsom named as one of the best places to retire in the UK

Epsom is an ideal location for retiring, offering affordable housing, low crime, ample green spaces, and excellent transport links.
from Boston.com
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Mass. joins Justice Dept. suit against property management platform

Massachusetts joins a multi-state lawsuit against RealPage, alleging anticompetitive pricing practices that harm renters.
from Fast Company
2 weeks ago

Scoop: Andreessen Horowitz and Tiger Global-backed Divvy Homes is being sold for parts to Brookfield Properties

Divvy Homes is being acquired by Maymont Homes amid challenges, including rising complaints and shifts in the housing market.
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