Housing permits fell in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders. This marks the fourth month in a row of depressed housing permits, a sign that builders continue to pull back on construction amid an anemic housing market. Nationwide permits to build single-family homes were down 4.7% through April compared to the same […]
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As President Donald Trump continues his push for tougher immigration enforcement and higher tariffs, Americans are increasingly split on how it will affect home prices, a survey from real estate firm Redfin found. In the survey, 51% of respondents agreed when asked if they thought that less immigration would lead to fewer construction workers and
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U.S. Home Equity Fund I, a real estate investment fund managed by Nada Asset Management, has purchased 132 home equity agreements from an affiliate in an over $10 million transaction. Nada launched the fund in February of this year, with the aim of creating a diverse portfolio of HEAs, also referred to as home equity
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Housing prices decelerated to their slowest growth rate in two years, offering positive signals for consumers looking to buy a home in 2025, according to a new report from Intercontinental Exchange. ICE Markets’ latest Home Price Index showed housing values were up just 1.4% in May year-over-year. Seasonally-adjusted prices fell by 0.01% compared to a
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Despite increasing mortgage rates and economic volatility, the outlook among home buyers and sellers improved on both a monthly and annual basis, according to Fannie Mae’s latest housing survey. The government-sponsored enterprise’s monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased to a reading of 73.6 in May, up from 69.2 one month earlier. May’s level also rose
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After a tepid Spring homebuying season, housing market headwinds continue to challenge demand for homebuying, but improved for-sale supply is providing buyers with more options and helping to keep softer price pressures for those looking to buy. And while annual home price growth has slowed considerably, home prices this spring have held steady, and gains
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Invitation Homes is stepping into the lending business, loaning $32.7 million to a Texas developer for a Houston housing project. The single-family rental giant said the loan to the unnamed builder will support 156 homes, and it will have the option to purchase the project. The publicly traded company, which owns or manages over 110,000
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While the threat of property damage and associated monetary losses resulting from Atlantic hurricanes is well documented, a new study puts numbers on the extent of the risk to homeowners and their communities. Climate scenarios are on the minds of home buyers, influencing where and what they buy as they consider both costs and standard
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A coalition of elected officials across the country is calling on Congress to continue funding of affordable housing programs targeted for elimination by the Trump administration. Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget calls for the cancellation of the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships programs, both offered through the Department of Housing and
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Pending sales of previously owned US homes last month fell by the most since September 2022, illustrating a disappointing spring selling season as prospective buyers balk at high asking prices and borrowing costs. READ MORE: Spring housing outlook: not all bad news An index of contract signings dropped 6.3% in April to 71.3, according to
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