Figure hires banks for lending arm IPO: Bloomberg

Figure hires banks for lending arm IPO: Bloomberg

Mike Cagney’s financial technology firm Figure Technologies has taken another step to go public with its lending division, LendCo, hiring investment banks to coordinate the initial public offering (IPO), per a Bloomberg report.  People familiar... Read more »
Idaho Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

Idaho Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

The Idaho housing market has been experiencing some changes and challenges in recent years, with fluctuating prices and shifts in supply and demand.  In this article, we will delve into the latest... Read more »
Share of mortgage-free homeowners hits all-time high in 2022

Share of mortgage-free homeowners hits all-time high in 2022

While prospective homebuyers are grappling with still-elevated mortgage rates, a growing share of Americans are enjoying being mortgage-free. In 2022, nearly 40% of U.S. homeowners owned their homes outright, according to Census... Read more »
Mortgage applications surge to highest level in six weeks: MBA

Mortgage applications surge to highest level in six weeks: MBA

Mortgage applications rose to their highest level in six weeks after the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 7.44% last week. Total home loan applications increased 3% for the week ending Nov.... Read more »
DataDigest: How and where homebuilders are closing deals

DataDigest: How and where homebuilders are closing deals

For the fourth consecutive month, homebuilder confidence sank in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index published last week. The pessimistic streak is especially notable given... Read more »
Spokane Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

Spokane Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

Are you considering moving to Spokane, Washington? With its diverse neighborhoods, affordable housing options, and top-rated schools, Spokane offers an attractive place to call home. In this blog post, we will explore... Read more »
Have we finally hit the bottom in existing home sales?

Have we finally hit the bottom in existing home sales?

From NAR: Total existing-home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – fell 4.1% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.79 million in October. Year-over-year,... Read more »
Frisco Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

Frisco Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

Frisco, a city in Texas, is one of the most popular places to live in the state. With its booming economy, excellent schools, and thriving real estate market, it’s no surprise that... Read more »
US annual rent growth slows for the 17th straight month in September: CoreLogic

US annual rent growth slows for the 17th straight month in September: CoreLogic

Single-family rent prices in the United States only rose by 2.6% year over year in September, the lowest rent growth recorded in three years. That’s according to CoreLogic’s Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI),... Read more »
Sioux Falls Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

Sioux Falls Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

The Sioux Falls housing market has been on a roller coaster ride for the past year, with rising interest rates, limited inventory, and affordability challenges causing fluctuations in buyer and seller behavior.... Read more »