City Council debates halting downtown development, direction of housing policy

City Council debates halting downtown development, direction of housing policy

He said from the city staff perspective, the primary focus includes market-rate and student housing, with the potential of looking at urban, owner
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BC Money Laundering Saga Links Casino Loan Shark to Local Housing Market

British Columbia became notoriously known for its lax money laundering regulations and the billions of Canadian dollars laundered via its casino and
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Homebuilder confidence weakens as cost concerns mount

“Despite lower mortgage rates, home prices remain somewhat high relative to incomes, which is particularly challenging for entry-level buyers,” NAHB
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Real Estate Jargon Explained + Rochester Housing Market Stats

Listen as she shares her expertise by offering detailed advice on how to market and sell your home and find the home you want at the right price if
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US home-builder confidence slips in June

U.S. home-builder confidence slipped in June, a sign of weakening … The National Association of Home Builders housing market index fell to 64 this
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Housing Market Index Supports Buying Homebuilder Stocks

The homebuilding market continues to look healthy. Monday's (6/17) release of the Housing Market Index by the National Association of Home
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Forecast: Is the Denver Housing Market Starting to Level Off?

The residential real estate market in Denver, Colorado is something of a paradox right now. Inventory remains tight by historical standards, forcing
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Realty Views: Delinquent Mortgages Are Dropping to Record Lows

While the housing market is experiencing a malaise this spring with homes lingering for longer periods on the market and buyers being more cautious
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KPMG admits SEC allegations, agrees to $50 million penalty; China withdraws 'market economy …

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell two points to 64 in June, according to a report Monday.
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Will Fannie and Freddie get a new sibling?

During the housing bubble of the early 2000s, the two competed with all kinds of private-sector mortgage players. They extended too much, and
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Was Warren Buffett Right to Bail on Canada's Housing Market?

It's been almost two years ago now since world-famous billionaire investor Warren Buffett made headlines across the country when he announced his
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Valley's housing market mirrors national one, report says

The residential real estate market in the Lehigh Valley is mirroring the national market, according to a recent report from the Greater Lehigh Valley.
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Could European Model for Student Housing Ease Boston's Housing Crunch?

Most Spanish students live at home. International students rent apartments, putting pressure on the tight housing market. A London-based developer
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How the housing slowdown will impact brokers' bottom lines

Until recently, rising home prices have offset decreased sales, sustaining commissions. But the sales drop could be starting to impact the bottom line,
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World's Only Deflation Outpost Gets Stuck in Property Malaise

Besides the housing doldrums, however, other factors are increasingly in play. Discounting by companies, a weak jobs market and meager wage
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Single-family building permits drop, prices still rising

Compared to 2018's first quarter, housing prices increased across all MSAs, Tennessee, and the United States. The most significant increases were in
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Housing starts, building permits – What to expect in markets Tuesday

On Tuesday, new data on May housing starts and building permits will provide another glimpse into the state of the housing market amid a pullback in
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Report Offers Insight and Solutions for Attainable Housing

“Since at least the mid-1980s, household incomes have increased at a slower rate than home prices. However, the divergence between household
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Orlando housing prices, sales and inventory increase

The Orlando Regional Realtor Association released its report on May's housing market, showing that sales, median home prices and inventory are all
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Housing Market Continues Slow Recovery in May: CREA

“The mortgage stress test continues to present challenges for homebuyers in housing markets where they have plenty of homes to choose from but are
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