U.S. Housing Market Updates
View up-to-the-moment updates on the U.S. Housing Market. To receive weekly updates to your email inbox, click the "subscribe" button below. Subscribe to UpdatesCurrent U.S. Housing Market News
Get the top headlines in the current U.S. housing market in the articles below. Do you have news you would like to contribute? Submit a guest post here. To receive weekly updates with the top U.S. housing market updates and more sent to your mailbox, subscribe by clicking the button below.
California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
It was supported by labor unions who were pleased with the bill’s provisions regarding a mandate for union workers on the new construction. Continue Reading California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Historically, Canadians have made up the largest portion of international homebuyers in the US. Continue Reading Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Additional Reading: MOST POPULAR U.S. HOUSING MARKET News & Headlines
Skydan Equity Partners Debuts ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
“Millions of homeowners face the stress of having to sell before buying—or risk losing out on their dream home,” said James Stillo, president and CEO of Skydan Group. Continue Reading Skydan Equity Partners Debuts ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
Report: Fewer Canadians Seeking to Buy US Homes
Historically, Canadians have made up the largest portion of international homebuyers in the US. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Canadians Seeking to Buy US Homes
New Partnership Seeks to Educate Prospective Homebuyers
The Future Homebuyer Initiative will consist of 10 events across the country. Continue Reading New Partnership Seeks to Educate Prospective Homebuyers
RE/MAX: Home Sales Soar 17%
RE/MAX reported homes took an average of 44 days to sell in February. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Soar 17%
FHA Raises Loan Limits for Manufactured Homes
The FHA said it will recalculate the program’s loan limits on an annual basis to keep pace with changing home prices. Continue Reading FHA Raises Loan Limits for Manufactured Homes
Single-Family Housing Starts Jump by 11.6%
Single‐family housing completions in February were at a rate of 1.07 million, a 20.2% spike from the revised January rate of 892,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Jump by 11.6%
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: X Marks the NAR Settlement Spot
A diverse range of opinions can be found on the site formerly known as Twitter. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: X Marks the NAR Settlement Spot
Builder Confidence at Highest Level in Eight Months
“We expect more consumers to jump off the sidelines and into the marketplace if mortgage rates continue to fall later this year,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Builder Confidence at Highest Level in Eight Months
Billionaire Investor Marc Andreesen Lists Mansion for $33.3 Million
Andreesen and his wife acquired the 1.54-acre property in 2007 for $16.6 million. Continue Reading Billionaire Investor Marc Andreesen Lists Mansion for $33.3 Million
IMBs Recorded Net Production Losses in Q4 2023
“The fourth quarter of 2023 was about as challenging as it could get for mortgage lenders to generate a production profit,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading IMBs Recorded Net Production Losses in Q4 2023
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 11-15
An unexpected settlement, an unexpected resignation and the unexpected closing of 1,000 stores top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 11-15
National Association of Realtors in $418 Million Settlement Over Commissions Lawsuits
Last month, the organization vowed to appeal the Sitzer/Burnett verdict. Continue Reading National Association of Realtors in $418 Million Settlement Over Commissions Lawsuits
Redfin: February’s New Listings Up 14.8% from Last Year
The new numbers echo a similar data report from Zillow. Continue Reading Redfin: February’s New Listings Up 14.8% from Last Year
