New housing options available in Biloxi as officials cut the ribbon on Petit Bois Townhomes
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- New housing options are now available in Biloxi. Community leaders and business representatives gathered Thursday to celebrate the…
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Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates
By ALEX VEIGA LOS ANGELES (AP) — The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring.…
Average US long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months
By ALEX VEIGA The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than six months, driving up borrowing costs during what’s typically the busiest time of the year for prospective home buyers. The benchmark 30-year…
Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to offer mortgage backed by cryptocurrencies
By ALEX VEIGA Prospective homebuyers who have invested in certain cryptocurrencies will be able to use their holdings as collateral to fund their down payment on a home as part of a new mortgage offering. Real estate services company Better Home…
Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at showing his commitment to improving home affordability — a key issue for many voters going into November’s election for control of the…
William Carey University president talks expansion, impact on state
William Carey University had some good news and good numbers to share Tuesday when it presented the findings of a 10-year economic impact analysis. The university announced an economic impact…
Jackson County Adult Detention Center cuts ties with City of Moss Point
Jackson County held a board of supervisors meeting earlier Monday morning. Among the many things they discussed, one of the most notable items on…
US home sales fell in September for eighth straight month
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in September for the eighth month in a row, matching the pre-pandemic sales pace from 10 years ago, as house hunters grappled with sharply higher mortgage rates,…
Mississippi ending 15 months free rent and utility payments
Governor Tate Reeves announced that the state is ending a federal program that incentivizes people to stay out of the work force, offering up to 15 months…
Most Affordable Beach Towns in U.S: Four Coast towns in top 10
With housing prices going up more than 19 percent in the last year, finding affordable houses in beach towns can be tough. Good news…
Brandon Elliott discusses housing on the Coast
One housing company is holding up the Gulf Coast as a destination for homebuyers. Brandon Elliot believes it is. The local home builder spoke at the Knight…
The monthly price of rent is up
Has your rent increased this past year? For many, that answer is yes. All across America, the price of rent is up and Mississippi is no exception. According to…
Mississippi seeks disaster declaration for Ida damage
PEARL, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi officials say Hurricane Ida caused roughly $22.5 million in damage in 19 counties in the state. The figure was included in a news release on Wednesday announcing the state had asked President Joe Biden to…
Groundbreaking for North Park Estates in Gulfport
Harrison County and Gulfport officials gathered this afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking of North Park Estates in North Gulfport. The $17 million project that has been in the works for nearly 12 years will feature 80 single family rental homes.…
Housing for USM Gulf Park students
One hundred and twenty two students at USM’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach will be the first of their class to move into the city’s first ever dedicated housing for USM Gulf Park students. Just a few months ago,…
Gulfport City Council Meeting
Gulfport city officials say the new housing program is proving successful and it’s the first one of its kind in Mississippi. The Gulfport City Council announced the very first group of houses was approved to go through the Highway 90…
Fair Housing Workshop
The city of Pascagoula wants to make sure residents know their rights when looking for a place to live. The fifth annual fair housing workshop provided information to residents on how to spot discrimination whether it is race, gender, or…
Back Bay Mission Ribbon Cutting
After months of construction, Back Bay Mission opened the doors to its very first single home build for low-income families. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at the finished product in Gulfport. Back Bay Mission and Gulf Coast…
Housing And Resource And Health
Katarina Luketich interviews Dinah Griffin and Philana Harrell about the housing, and health resources. Thursday March 10th at the Orange Grove Community Center 9 am - 1 pm.
Coldwell Bank Company Brunch
2016 looks like a great year for real estate. This is according to Coldwell Banker President and CEO Budge Huskey, who spoke at the company’s brunch today. The event was held this morning at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport.…
Back Bay Mission Unveils New Housing for Homeless Veterans
Back Bay Mission in Biloxi held an open house Wednesday to show off its new housing for homeless veterans.
Seabee Base Renovating Old Barracks Building
The Seabee Base in Gulfport will soon see a much needed construction project in one of their barracks.