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New Data Reports Find Continuation of Mild Home Price Acceleration

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Two new data reports tracking the housing market in November have recorded a mild but continued home price acceleration. The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 1.4% annual gain in November, in line with the previous month. The...
Report: Nearly 44% of Homes Carry HOA Fees

Report: Nearly 44% of Homes Carry HOA Fees

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Nearly 44% of homes currently for sale are subject to a monthly homeowners association (HOA) fee, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. That share is up slightly from 43.6% in 2025, but it is also up significantly from 34.3% in pre-pandemic 2019. Roughly...
Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs in Q4 2025 Up 6% Year-Over-Year

Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs in Q4 2025 Up 6% Year-Over-Year

by Phil Hall | Jan 26, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A total of 2,619 down payment programs were active during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a new data report from Down Payment Resource (DPR). While the total count is five programs fewer than during the third quarter, it is also 6% greater than the 2,466...
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly

Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates inched up slightly in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Jan. 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.06%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.96%....
REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%

REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

December home sales were up by 14.9% from November and were 5.0% higher on a year-over-year measurement, according to a survey of 52 metro areas by REMAX. December’s median sales price of $434,000 was only 1.1% higher than the $429,000 price recorded one year...
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