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LA real estate
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Builders have the most unsold homes since 2009. These are the housing markets with deals

The spring selling season for D.R. Horton is slower than usual due to affordability issues and decreased consumer confidence.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
5 hours ago

'We Saved $80K To Buy Our First Home-but Surprise Fees Forced Us To Pay $140K by Closing'

Homeownership is costly and involves unexpected financial decisions post-purchase.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Sales of Existing Homes Plunge to Their Slowest March Pace Since 2009, in Warning Sign for Spring Housing Season

Existing-home sales saw a 5.9% decline in March, indicating potential trouble for the spring housing market.
Median home prices reached a record high, despite decreased sales.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Boy Meets Housing Affordability: The Price of a Home the Year You Turned 38

Rising home prices and economic challenges delay homeownership for millennials.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Builders have the most unsold homes since 2009. These are the housing markets with deals

The spring selling season for D.R. Horton is slower than usual due to affordability issues and decreased consumer confidence.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
5 hours ago

'We Saved $80K To Buy Our First Home-but Surprise Fees Forced Us To Pay $140K by Closing'

Homeownership is costly and involves unexpected financial decisions post-purchase.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Sales of Existing Homes Plunge to Their Slowest March Pace Since 2009, in Warning Sign for Spring Housing Season

Existing-home sales saw a 5.9% decline in March, indicating potential trouble for the spring housing market.
Median home prices reached a record high, despite decreased sales.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Boy Meets Housing Affordability: The Price of a Home the Year You Turned 38

Rising home prices and economic challenges delay homeownership for millennials.
more#real-estate
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

Can the Housing Market Withstand a Shrinking Workforce? The Role of Hispanic Labor Under Pressure

Hispanic workers are vital to the U.S. construction industry, making up over a third of the workforce.
#mortgage-rates
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Housing Bubble or Bust? What's Next for Home Prices in 2025

In 2025, the housing market is challenged by high mortgage rates and prices, albeit experts don't predict a major crash.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Housing market cools as economy, tariffs weigh on buyers

Active listings are at a five-year high, with growing economic concerns impacting buyer activity.
High mortgage rates deter buyers, causing existing-home sales to dip despite increased listings.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Mortgage demand drops, but ARM applications hit recent peak

Mortgage rates surged, causing a notable drop in refinancing and purchase activities, reflecting borrower hesitation amidst economic uncertainty.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
LA real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Inch Down Amid Uncertainty

Mortgage rates slightly decreased to 6.81%, influenced by trade war volatility, offering stability that benefits homebuyers and sellers.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Housing Bubble or Bust? What's Next for Home Prices in 2025

In 2025, the housing market is challenged by high mortgage rates and prices, albeit experts don't predict a major crash.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Housing market cools as economy, tariffs weigh on buyers

Active listings are at a five-year high, with growing economic concerns impacting buyer activity.
High mortgage rates deter buyers, causing existing-home sales to dip despite increased listings.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Mortgage demand drops, but ARM applications hit recent peak

Mortgage rates surged, causing a notable drop in refinancing and purchase activities, reflecting borrower hesitation amidst economic uncertainty.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
LA real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Inch Down Amid Uncertainty

Mortgage rates slightly decreased to 6.81%, influenced by trade war volatility, offering stability that benefits homebuyers and sellers.
more#mortgage-rates
#tariffs
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
LA real estate

6 charts that show storm clouds for the spring homebuying season

Homebuilders face a significant increase in costs due to tariffs, particularly from China, complicating the housing market.
fromwww.housingwire.com
23 hours ago
NYC real estate

Home-price appreciation slowed in February

Economic uncertainties and waning consumer confidence are impacting the housing market, defying typical trends of decreasing mortgage rates.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago
US Elections

Consumer confidence sees largest three-month decline since 1990

Consumer sentiment dropped significantly due to economic uncertainty stemming from Trump's tariff announcements.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
NYC real estate

The 2 New York City Neighborhoods Where Booming Rental Markets Will Be Hit Hardest by Tariffs

NYC rents continue to rise, driven by construction costs influenced by tariffs on steel and aluminum.
UK politics
fromUnHerd
2 days ago

Starmer's migrant housing plan violates the social contract

The UK is seeking to house asylum seekers in private rentals as they face record small-boat arrivals.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

The 2 New York City Neighborhoods Where Booming Rental Markets Will Be Hit Hardest by Tariffs

NYC rents continue to rise, driven by construction costs influenced by tariffs on steel and aluminum.
fromUnHerd
2 days ago
UK politics

Starmer's migrant housing plan violates the social contract

The UK is seeking to house asylum seekers in private rentals as they face record small-boat arrivals.
more#tariffs
#real-estate-trends
fromFast Company
4 days ago
LA real estate

Housing market inventory with a price cut just hit a decade high

Price cuts in home listings may reflect strategic pricing rather than market declines.
Market leverage can shift between buyers and sellers based on the frequency of price cuts.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
LA real estate

Home Prices Tick Up for the First Time in 10 Months, Hinting at Market Turnaround

Home listing prices have increased for the first time since June 2024, but challenges remain for sellers.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

Homebuilding Giant Is Forced To Slash Prices in Florida-as It Highlights Sunshine State's Housing Market Weak Link

KB Home is cutting prices significantly in Florida due to a slowing housing market, with reductions exceeding $30,000 in some areas.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Boston real estate

This Surprising Heartland City Emerges as Top U.S. Market Where Budget Buyers Can Save $200K on a Home

Toledo, OH, is the top U.S. housing market of spring 2025 due to affordable prices and strong demand.
fromFast Company
4 days ago
LA real estate

Housing market inventory with a price cut just hit a decade high

Price cuts in home listings may reflect strategic pricing rather than market declines.
Market leverage can shift between buyers and sellers based on the frequency of price cuts.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
LA real estate

Home Prices Tick Up for the First Time in 10 Months, Hinting at Market Turnaround

Home listing prices have increased for the first time since June 2024, but challenges remain for sellers.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

Homebuilding Giant Is Forced To Slash Prices in Florida-as It Highlights Sunshine State's Housing Market Weak Link

KB Home is cutting prices significantly in Florida due to a slowing housing market, with reductions exceeding $30,000 in some areas.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Boston real estate

This Surprising Heartland City Emerges as Top U.S. Market Where Budget Buyers Can Save $200K on a Home

Toledo, OH, is the top U.S. housing market of spring 2025 due to affordable prices and strong demand.
more#real-estate-trends
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
Retirement

I Can't Afford My Inherited House-Should I Sell or Hold On?

The Reddit user should consider keeping the inherited house since its mortgage rate is significantly lower than current housing costs.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Map shows state report cards for homebuilding and affordability - and NY's rank is shocking

South Carolina ranks highest in homebuilding and affordability, demonstrating effective measures against the national housing crisis.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
3 days ago

California housing market shift: Buyers are gaining power

Homebuyers are gaining leverage in the housing market due to increased inventory, particularly in California.
California's active housing inventory is still notably below pre-pandemic levels despite recent increases.
#economy
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
US news

9 top safe-haven states where jobs and home values are shielded from the trade war fallout

The trade war raises concerns for consumers and home values, with impact varying by state due to differing exposure to international trade.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
LA real estate

Home values in these 10 states are most at risk from Trump's trade war

Trump's tariffs will have varying impacts on housing markets depending on state reliance on global trade.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
US news

9 top safe-haven states where jobs and home values are shielded from the trade war fallout

The trade war raises concerns for consumers and home values, with impact varying by state due to differing exposure to international trade.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
LA real estate

Home values in these 10 states are most at risk from Trump's trade war

Trump's tariffs will have varying impacts on housing markets depending on state reliance on global trade.
more#economy
#first-time-buyers
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Irish Independent's View: Housing crisis has to be a top priority as teachers gather for annual conferences

Home sales hit a record low with fewer than 11,000 homes available in March, while asking prices continue to surge, raising affordability concerns.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Parenting

Housing Grants for Single Moms and Dads To Know About

Single parents face unique challenges in homeownership, but many are successfully navigating the process amid financial struggles.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

HFAs, states are debuting new down payment assistance programs

Homebuyer assistance programs have reached a record high with 2,509 programs available in Q1 2025.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Renovation

The comeback of Celtic Tiger mortgages: how to navigate the new loans landscape - without risking everything

First-time buyer mortgage drawdowns in 2022 surpassed the peak levels of 2007, signaling a strong return to the housing market.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Mortgage completions surge 50% as buyers rush to beat stamp duty deadline

Mortgage completions surged 50% in March due to impending stamp duty threshold changes.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Irish Independent's View: Housing crisis has to be a top priority as teachers gather for annual conferences

Home sales hit a record low with fewer than 11,000 homes available in March, while asking prices continue to surge, raising affordability concerns.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Parenting

Housing Grants for Single Moms and Dads To Know About

Single parents face unique challenges in homeownership, but many are successfully navigating the process amid financial struggles.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

HFAs, states are debuting new down payment assistance programs

Homebuyer assistance programs have reached a record high with 2,509 programs available in Q1 2025.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Renovation

The comeback of Celtic Tiger mortgages: how to navigate the new loans landscape - without risking everything

First-time buyer mortgage drawdowns in 2022 surpassed the peak levels of 2007, signaling a strong return to the housing market.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Mortgage completions surge 50% as buyers rush to beat stamp duty deadline

Mortgage completions surged 50% in March due to impending stamp duty threshold changes.
more#first-time-buyers
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Relationships

Dating apps face a reckoning as users log off: There's no actual human connection'

Modern dating apps can lead to overwhelming stress, particularly when combined with major life milestones like buying a home.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago
SF real estate

ESG team at Fannie Mae has been terminated: sources

Major cuts in the ESG team at Fannie Mae signal a shift away from DEI and climate initiatives.
fromwww.thelocal.es
5 days ago
Europe politics

Spain's Balearics oppose restrictions on foreigners buying homes

The Balearic Islands oppose restrictions on foreign home buyers, emphasizing free market principles despite rising property prices and rents.
#migration-trends
fromHudson Valley Post
1 week ago
NYC real estate

Florida Crisis Is Now Creating Massive Problems For New York

Florida's real estate market is in crisis, affecting New York as many former residents flee back due to rising costs.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
LA real estate

Americans Are Migrating Back to the Heartland States-and It's Causing Home Prices To Spike in These 5 Cities

The heartland states are experiencing a demographic and housing market revival due to an influx of newcomers from major metros post-pandemic.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Americans Are Migrating Back to the Heartland States-and It's Causing Home Prices To Spike in These 5 Cities

The heartland states are experiencing a demographic and housing market revival due to an influx of newcomers from major metros post-pandemic.
more#migration-trends
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Marketing tech

Better Mortgage partners with NEO Home Loans for evolved

NEO Home Loans aims to revolutionize mortgage lending through strategic partnership with Better Mortgage, focusing on value and innovation amidst high interest rates.
#economic-trends
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Consumer confidence slips as economic uncertainty rises

Consumers are hesitant to make large purchases due to economic uncertainty and inflation.
A significant portion of households are cutting back on spending and delaying purchases.
Federal spending cuts are impacting job security for many, contributing to economic anxiety.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
LA real estate

March new home mortgage applications increased 5.5%

Applications for new home purchases rose 14% in March, reflecting seasonal trends and lower mortgage rates.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Consumer confidence slips as economic uncertainty rises

Consumers are hesitant to make large purchases due to economic uncertainty and inflation.
A significant portion of households are cutting back on spending and delaying purchases.
Federal spending cuts are impacting job security for many, contributing to economic anxiety.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
LA real estate

March new home mortgage applications increased 5.5%

Applications for new home purchases rose 14% in March, reflecting seasonal trends and lower mortgage rates.
more#economic-trends
fromIndependent
1 week ago
NYC real estate

How single people are locked out of buying first home in Ireland's biggest cities - and surrounding commuter counties

Single mortgage applicants earning €62,000 are effectively locked out of purchasing homes in urban Ireland.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Trump Tariffs Could Seriously Dampen Spring Selling Season Amid Brewing Trade War With China

Economic volatility from Trump's trade war is impacting the housing market amid the prime selling season.
Miami food
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

These Cities Have the Most Affordable Rent in the US: Report | Entrepreneur

Rising rent costs have made cities like Miami unaffordable, highlighting disparities in rental affordability across the U.S.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

Ginnie Mae names Joseph Gormley as EVP and COO

Joe Gormley has been appointed as Executive Vice President and COO of Ginnie Mae, bringing expertise to strengthen mortgage financing.
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