HousingWire, Jan. 30, 2025-Brooklee HanPending home sales ended the year on a down note, according to data published on Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).Click here for more …
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MBA’s Bob Broeksmit on Housing Policy Priorities in a New Administration
HousingWire podcast, Jan. 30, 2025–Sarah WheelerHousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviewed Bob Broeksmit, CMB, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the trade group’s priorities under the …
Office Investment Increases for First Time Since 2021
Globe St., Jan. 29, 2025-Kristen SmithbergInvestors are keeping a close eye on the US office sector after half a decade of turmoil, looking for deals on premium properties they can …
‘We Have to Figure This Out’: Rising Flood Risks Delivers Double Blow to Communities With Housing Shortages
Politico, Jan. 29, 2025-Jordan Wolman, Catherine Allen and Jessie BlaeserA little-noticed flood last summer in an Illinois city that left one dead and swallowed up homes and businesses after heavy …
Trump Administration Rescinds Funding Freeze Ahead of Court Hearing
Reuters, Jan. 29, 2025The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, a White House official said, just shortly before it …
Bill Providing One Year of Mortgage Relief for L.A. Fire Victims Moving Forward
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 29, 2025-Laurence DarmientoState legislation that would make it easier for victims of the Los Angeles County fires to receive one year of mortgage relief will move …
U.S. Housing Market ‘Underperforming’ As Third of Homes Take Price Cut
Newsweek, Jan. 28, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroOne in three homes listed for sale on the U.S. market has taken a price cut from the original listing, according to founder and president of …
Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly, but Help From the Fed Isn’t Coming
HousingWire, Jan. 28, 2025-Neil PiersonMortgage rates have been static in the first month of 2025. The long-term costs of a home loan are keeping borrowers on the sidelines as rates …
10 Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers
National Market News, Jan. 28, 2025For those looking to buy homes for the first time this year, some markets might be better for starting the homeownership journey than others.Click here …
Investors Who Shunned the U.S. Office Market Are Coming Back
The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 28, 2025-Peter GrantInvestors who shunned the beleaguered U.S. office market in recent years are coming back, brightening the outlook for the sector after five years …