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US Mortgage Rates Reach Five-Month High, Impacting Home-Purchase Applications
In the week ending April 19, US mortgage rates surged to their highest level in five months, leading to a decline in home-purchase applications for the fifth time in six weeks. According to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association released on Wednesday, the contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose by 11 basis points […]
Contrasting Real Estate Markets: Luxury Sector Thrives as Rest Struggles
Real estate markets across the U.S. are experiencing a notable divergence, with the luxury sector booming while the rest of the market faces challenges of higher rates and low inventory. Overall real estate sales fell 4% nationwide in the first quarter, yet luxury real estate sales increased more than 2%, marking their best year-over-year gains […]
New York’s $237 Billion Budget: Housing Initiatives
New York lawmakers recently approved a $237 billion state budget, which includes provisions to stimulate housing construction and address the proliferation of unlicensed marijuana stores. The budget also encompasses various initiatives such as expediting the closure of select state prisons, managing the recent surge in migrants, and extending the pandemic policy of permitting takeout cocktails. […]
Commercial Real Estate Foreclosures Rise in March
The commercial real estate sector faces mounting challenges, evident in a notable uptick in foreclosures recorded in March, reflecting a 6% increase from February and a staggering 117% surge compared to the same period last year. California led the pack with 187 foreclosures, marking a significant 405% jump from the previous year, while other states […]
Mortgage Rates Surge: Implications for Homebuyers
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate surged above 7% this week, reaching its highest level in nearly five months, posing challenges for prospective homebuyers. Amidst a limited housing inventory and rising home prices, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbed to 7.1%, up from 6.88% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. This increase […]
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