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America’s Most Expensive ZIP Code Is…

America’s Most Expensive ZIP Code Is…

by Phil Hall | Aug 19, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Among the neighborhoods where the rich folks live, the median price for a home in the top 10% nationwide is $1.3 million, while the top 5% of homes list for around $5.5 million. But that’s affordable housing compared to the top 1% where homes are priced at $5.7...
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?

Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?

by Phil Hall | Aug 15, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Will the Trump administration’s plans to sell shares in Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) result in a spike in mortgage rates, or will it drive rates down? The answer, it seems, depends which expert you ask. The Trump administration is reportedly...
Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low

Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low

by Phil Hall | Aug 7, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The price premium for new construction compared to existing homes dropped to a record low of 7.8% during the second quarter, according to new data from Realtor.com. The median list price for a newly built home in the second quarter was $450,797, essentially flat from...
Northeast and Midwest Suburbs Top Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP Codes List

Northeast and Midwest Suburbs Top Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP Codes List

by Phil Hall | Aug 5, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Suburban markets in the Northeast and Midwest dominated the top 10 rankings in Realtor.com’s 2025 edition of its Hottest ZIP Codes Report. The rankings were based on an algorithm that considered market demand as measured by unique viewers per property on...
New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs

New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs

by Phil Hall | Jul 29, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The median asking rent in New York accounted for 55% of a typical household income in the second quarter of 2025, nearly 10% above the 44.5% national median in the for-sale market and more than double the recent share for typical renters nationwide. According to a new...
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