Real Estate News & Insights
Builders Remain Pessimistic Over Single-Family Home Market
“Many potential buyers remain on the sidelines as they wait for lower mortgage rates, more certainty on inflation and a clearer economic outlook,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens. Continue Reading Builders Remain Pessimistic Over Single-Family Home Market
New Home Mortgage Applications Up 2.4% From One Year Ago
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,825 in May to $375,218 in June. Continue Reading New Home Mortgage Applications Up 2.4% From One Year Ago
High-Flood-Risk Counties Lost More Residents Than They Gained in 2025
Redfin defines a high-risk county as one that ranks in the top 10% when it comes to the share of homes facing high flood risk. Continue Reading High-Flood-Risk Counties Lost More Residents Than They Gained in 2025
Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Bill First
Trump called the bill “of minor importance.” Continue Reading Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Bill First
New Home Sales Down 7.3% in May
The average sales price of new houses sold in May was $540,600. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down 7.3% in May
Chicago Sues Airbnb Over Illegal Short-Term Rentals
“Requiring short-term rental companies to follow the same rules as everyone else is critical to our work of building a safer, more affordable Chicago,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. Continue Reading Chicago Sues Airbnb Over Illegal Short-Term Rentals
Survey Finds High Anxiety Levels Among Canadians Facing Mortgage Renewals
The findings are based on an online survey of approximately 2,000 Canadians across all regions. Continue Reading Survey Finds High Anxiety Levels Among Canadians Facing Mortgage Renewals
Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.9% from 17.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Toll Brothers Previews New Atlanta-Area Community
Kennemore is scheduled to open for sale this fall, with pricing anticipated from approximately $1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Previews New Atlanta-Area Community
Saudi Arabia Launches Portal for Real Estate Purchases by Foreign Buyers
Non-Saudi individuals, companies, and entities are able to own property across the kingdom, excluding the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Launches Portal for Real Estate Purchases by Foreign Buyers
House of Representatives Passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
President Trump will sign the bill into law today at noon in a ceremony on Capitol Hill. Continue Reading House of Representatives Passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
“Every unnecessary regulation comes with a cost, and too often homebuyers pay the price,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability













