Apartment business booms in cities, particularly D.C.

Posted by CRS Data on 12/28/2011 1:38 AM
Multifamily sector investment has been the leading aspect of the commercial real estate industry, an expert recently told Multi-Housing News.
Multifamily sector investment has been the leading aspect of the commercial real estate industry, an expert recently told Multi-Housing News. [More]
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates hit new lows once again

Posted by CRS Data on 12/23/2011 8:44 PM
Consumers continue to have the most affordable homebuying conditions ever witnessed in the U.S., as Freddie Mac reports the average rates for short- and long-term mortgage products set or were at record lows the week before Christmas.
Consumers continue to have the most affordable homebuying conditions ever witnessed in the U.S., as Freddie Mac reports the average rates for short- and long-term mortgage products set or were at record lows the week before Christmas. [More]
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MBA: Applications remain low despite historic mortgage rates

Posted by CRS Data on 12/23/2011 8:42 PM
Confounding many analysts, mortgage records show application volume fell once again last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports, despite home loan rates at their lowest levels ever.
Confounding many analysts, mortgage records show application volume fell once again last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports, despite home loan rates at their lowest levels ever. [More]
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New York, D.C. nation's priciest commercial markets

Posted by CRS Data on 12/21/2011 7:30 PM
The Big Apple and the nation's capital topped the Building Owners and Managers Association Internationals' report of the priciest commercial real estate markets in the U.S.
The Big Apple and the nation's capital topped the Building Owners and Managers Association Internationals' report of the priciest commercial real estate markets in the U.S. [More]
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MBA reports profitability improvements in third quarter 2011

Posted by CRS Data on 12/20/2011 6:24 PM
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Third Quarter 2011 Performance Report, independent mortgage banks and subsidiaries more than doubled their average profit per loan from $575 in the second quarter to $1,263 for loans originated during the third quarter.
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Third Quarter 2011 Performance Report, independent mortgage banks and subsidiaries more than doubled their average profit per loan from $575 in the second quarter to $1,263 for loans originated during the third quarter. [More]
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Analysts predict economic and housing market improvement in 2012

Posted by CRS Data on 12/20/2011 6:21 PM
During a recent economic forecast forum held at Arizona State University, experts indicated they expect state and national economies to improve next year.
During a recent economic forecast forum held at Arizona State University, experts indicated they expect state and national economies to improve next year. [More]
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Apartments and condominiums improve

Posted by CRS Data on 12/20/2011 5:24 AM
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its third quarter Multifamily Production Index (MPI) and Multifamily Vacancy Index (MVI), each showing positive signs for the apartment and condominium markets.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its third quarter Multifamily Production Index (MPI) and Multifamily Vacancy Index (MVI), each showing positive signs for the apartment and condominium markets. [More]
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MBA president addresses mortgage financing bill

Posted by CRS Data on 12/20/2011 1:14 AM
President and CEO David Stevens of the the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and the Government Sponsored Enterprises.
President and CEO David Stevens of the the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and the Government Sponsored Enterprises. [More]
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Foreclosures drop in Colorado

Posted by CRS Data on 12/17/2011 1:36 AM
Colorado experienced 28.6 percent fewer foreclosure filings year-over-year in the first 11 months of 2011, according real estate data from the Colorado Division of Housing.
Colorado experienced 28.6 percent fewer foreclosure filings year-over-year in the first 11 months of 2011, according real estate data from the Colorado Division of Housing. [More]
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Massachusetts pending sales continue positive trend

Posted by CRS Data on 12/17/2011 1:30 AM
Pending single-family home sales in Massachusetts were 5.2 percent higher year-over-year in November, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) reports.
Pending single-family home sales in Massachusetts were 5.2 percent higher year-over-year in November, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) reports. [More]
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