Maxwell, Denver, found nearly half–or 46%–of American homeowners are currently questioning whether they can continue to afford their homes due to rising insurance and property tax costs.
Category: News and Trends
Case-Schiller Index Records 4.1% Annual Gain in January
One measure of U.S. home prices recorded a 4.1% annual gain in January, a slight increase from the December 2024 rate.
Tapping into the Self-Employed Market: A Multi-Trillion-Dollar Lending Opportunity Revolutionized by AI
The self-employed market is a multi-trillion-dollar lending opportunity, says Prudent AI’s Paul Gigliotti.
Pending Home Sales Grew 2.0% in February
Pending home sales increased 2.0% in February, the National Association of Realtors reported Thursday.
Realtor.com: 2024 Down Payments Notch Record
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., reported down payments reached an average of 14.4% of the total home purchase price, with a median down payment of $29,900, in 2024.
Quote of the Day
“It’s clear: homeowners insurance and taxes are taking up an increasing share of a family’s monthly housing cost.”
–Maxwell Co-founder and CEO John Paasonen
Industry Briefs, March 28, 2025
Industry news from Truework, BSI Financial Services, Covius and Cornerstone Capital Bank.
Dealmaker: Access Point Financial Participates in $75M Mezzanine Financing
Access Point Financial, Atlanta, participated in providing $75 million in mezzanine financing for the 30-story Pendry Hotel & Residences in Nashville, Tenn.
Redfin: 2025’s Most Popular Neighborhoods So Far in New York, Midwest
Redfin, Seattle, released a list of the hottest neighborhoods in 2025, with a select few in New York and the Midwest dominating the rankings.
MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Remain Flat in February
Homebuyer affordability remained flat in February with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants remaining unchanged at $2,205 in February.