Current News & Events
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53% as of May 28, up from last week when it averaged 6.51%, which marked a nine-month high. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Again
Sales of New Single-Family Homes Declined While the Median Sale Price Increased
The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $422,500, up 8.0% from the March price of $391,100. Continue Reading Sales of New Single-Family Homes Declined While the Median Sale Price Increased
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
“Almost 10% of applications were for ARM loans, the highest share since October 2025, as borrowers sought loan types with lower rates,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
The Most Affordable City for Homebuyers Is…
California had nine of the 10 least affordable cities for homebuyers. Continue Reading The Most Affordable City for Homebuyers Is…
North Carolina Gov. Stein Signs Executive Order to Address Housing Affordability
Executive Order No. 36 calls for interagency collaboration to address issues impacting housing supply, affordability, and access. Continue Reading North Carolina Gov. Stein Signs Executive Order to Address Housing Affordability
CertifID Debuts Platform to Support Entire Closing Transaction
“We are making sure that protection is woven into every step of the closing,” said Tyler Adams, CEO of CertifID. Continue Reading CertifID Debuts Platform to Support Entire Closing Transaction
Martha Stewart Launches Hint, an AI-Powered Home Management Platform
Hint is launching with a $10 million seed round led by Slow Ventures. Continue Reading Martha Stewart Launches Hint, an AI-Powered Home Management Platform
Guest Opinion: Using AI to Qualify the Non-Traditional Buyers
While the buyer has evolved, the process used to evaluate them has not. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Using AI to Qualify the Non-Traditional Buyers
Pending Home Sales Rise in April
Pending home sales in April were up by 1.4% from March and up by 3.2% from one year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and West, and declined in the South. Year-over-year...
California Median Home Price Sets New Record
Overall sales remained below the 300,000 mark for the 43rd consecutive month. Continue Reading California Median Home Price Sets New Record
The Agency Opens Third Location in Nevada
“Incline Village is one of those markets that earns its reputation every single day,” said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and founder of The Agency. Continue Reading The Agency Opens Third Location in Nevada
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Wall Street Journal’s Strange Coverage of the Home Building Industry
The recent articles seek to criticize an entire industry based on isolated incidents with four companies. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Wall Street Journal’s Strange Coverage of the Home Building Industry
