October 9, 2025
“Sales of newly built homes rose a much larger-than-expected 20.5% in August compared with July, according to the U.S. Census. That’s despite mortgage rates that are higher than they are today. The median price of a new home sold in… Continue Reading…
August 20, 2024
“The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) fell slightly to 6.54% from 6.55%. The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 48.6% of total applications from 41.7% in the previous week.… Continue Reading…
August 14, 2024
“Home prices are being cut at the fastest pace in two years. The share of home listings that saw a price cut rose to 18.9% in July, up 3.4% from last year. Demand is cooling as buyers wait for mortgage… Continue Reading…
July 26, 2024
“The number of cities with ‘million-dollar’ starter homes has nearly tripled since 2019 SEATTLE, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A million-dollar price tag no longer means lavish and luxurious living. In more than 200 U.S. cities, buyers will find a price tag… Continue Reading…
May 30, 2024
“…Housing is largely a local issue, yet it’s presenting a challenging and complex problem in Nevada and other battleground states with implications for this year’s race between President Biden and former president Donald Trump. Biden has proposed specific policies and… Continue Reading…
April 30, 2024
“Over time, higher costs [Inflation] and sluggish wage growth have left more Americans financially vulnerable, with many known as “ALICEs.” Nearly 40 million families, or 29% of the population, fall in the category of ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — according to United… Continue Reading…
April 30, 2024
“Its warm weather, low taxes and relatively affordable housing market attracted a surge of Americans to Florida during the Covid-19 pandemic, pushing up home values in the state. But as prices stagnate and supply soars in some areas, it seems that Florida’s housing bubble… Continue Reading…
April 26, 2024
“Oracle Corp. is moving its headquarters out of the city. Tesla Inc. is pulling back after a rapid expansion. Almost a quarter of commercial office space is vacant, and nowhere in the country have residential real estate prices fallen further… Continue Reading…
April 9, 2024
“…The company just announced its biggest acquisition ever, taking over SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion, including SRS’s debt. Home Depot said the deal would expand its addressable market by around $50 billion, and CEO Ted Decker called SRS “An industry… Continue Reading…
April 1, 2024
“Home Depot on Thursday said it is acquiring SRS Distribution in an $18.25 billion deal, the latest and largest sign of its ambitions to drive sales by winning more business from contractors, roofers and other home professionals. The home improvement retailer expects… Continue Reading…
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