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New Single-Family Home Sales Up in November
The median sales price of new houses sold in November was $402,600 while the average sales price was $484,800. Continue Reading New Single-Family Home Sales Up in November
Home Sales in Virginia Up 13% Year-Over-Year
The median sales price in Virginia last month was $415,000, up $30,000 from November 2023. Continue Reading Home Sales in Virginia Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 16-20
NAR’s image problems, the Chicago mayor’s learning curve and political tumult in Canada top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 16-20
D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
The first homes in Viridian are expected to be available for sale in January. Continue Reading D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
Alabama Home Sales Up, Reversing Three-Month Decline
Alabama saw 416 foreclosures in November, down by 3.7% from the prior month and a 22.2% annual decrease. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up, Reversing Three-Month Decline
New York State Housing Inventory at 8-Month Low
The lack of available properties resulted in a 4.6% year-over-year decline in closed sales. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at 8-Month Low
Wisconsin Home Sales Inched Up in November
Also on the rise was the state’s median price – $310,000, up 8.8% from $279,900 in the prior year. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Inched Up in November
Existing Home Sales Up in November
Last month’s median existing home price for all housing types was $406,100. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in November
Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of Dec. 19. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas
Florida Home Sales and Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in November was $410,700. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales and Prices Decline
California Home Sales Record Largest Yearly Increase in Over Three Years
The statewide median price of $852,880 was down 4% from October but was up 3.8% from November 2023. Continue Reading California Home Sales Record Largest Yearly Increase in Over Three Years
Report: Home Affordability Worsened in Q4
The national median home price has climbed to $364,750 during the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Report: Home Affordability Worsened in Q4
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
The MBA reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in November were up 7.2% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.4%
Privately-owned housing starts were down 1.8% from October. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.4%
Builder Confidence Holds Steady
The component measuring sales expectations in the next six months rose to its highest level since April 2022. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady