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Zonda Virtual is the innovative technology is the power behind the 2024 Virtual Concept Home by Livabl. Today’s buyers are busier than ever before. Taking the time to seek out a community and tour a model home with the family isn’t always practical. The ability to not only explore a home online, but to also experience what the neighborhood will look like in the future, is a welcome revelation for many purchasers.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Federal Housing Financing Agency (FHFA) announced their new loan limits for 2024.

2023 has been a rough ride for homebuyers. Exploding interest rates caused many potential buyers to pump the brakes on diving into homeownership.

Existing home sales dropped once again in October, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Home sales aligned with expectations in October. While sales were cooler than September, the rate of sales was well above levels a year ago, according to the October New Home Market Update report from Zonda.

According to the RE/MAX National Housing Report for October, the seasonal decline of the housing market is here. Signs indicate that the softening of new home sales affected last month. RE/MAX surveyed 53 metros for the report and noted that inventory grew for the seventh month. In short, the buyers are still hibernating.

Blue is trending according to several of the major paint companies. Why should homeowners include this calming hue in their décor?

Mortgage applications for new-home purchases increased 39.7% compared with a year ago, according to the October data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS). Compared with September, applications increased by 6%.

As the CEO of FirstService Residential, David Diestel has witnessed the shifting trends in the high-rise luxury market. Luxury buyers demand name recognition, impressive amenities, and immediate service. Diestel’s company aims to bring all these requests and more to today’s high-rise purchasers.

The median down payment increased across the board in the third quarter, somewhat counterintuitive, according to Realtor.com. While down payment amounts typically increase as home sale prices increase, the increase in down payments in the third quarter came during a period when home prices were steadying.