U.S. Housing Market
Lennar Previews New Communities in California and Pennsylvania
The communities are based in Carson, California, and Lancaster City, Pennsylvania. Continue Reading Lennar Previews New Communities in California and Pennsylvania
Mortgage Rates Creep Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of July 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Creep Up Slightly
Atlantic Home Mortgage Debuts Lendtrain, a Refinance-Focused Platform
“Most homeowners do not need a sales call just to find out whether a refinance is worth exploring,” said Tony Davis, founder of Lendtrain. Continue Reading Atlantic Home Mortgage Debuts Lendtrain, a Refinance-Focused Platform
Discount-Hungry Homebuyers Paying More Attention to Foreclosure Listings
The median foreclosed home sold for 27.2% below its estimated value. Continue Reading Discount-Hungry Homebuyers Paying More Attention to Foreclosure Listings
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $66.3 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
This year’s AHP awards represent an increase over 2025’s activity, with $16.6 million more in funding supporting 14 additional developments and approximately 850 more affordable homes. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $66.3 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
REMAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month
New listings in May were down 3.3% month-over-month and down 8.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading REMAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month
Home Sale Cancellation Rate Holds Steady at 13.6%
In Atlanta, 18.8% of home-purchase agreements were canceled in May, the highest share among the 50 most populous metros with sufficient data. Continue Reading Home Sale Cancellation Rate Holds Steady at 13.6%
Report: Elevated Credit Inquiry Velocity is Top Fraud Risk Indicator for Rental Applications
TransUnion analyzed more than 1.1 million renters who moved during 2024 and tracked charge-offs within one year after moving as a proxy for fraud-related risk. Continue Reading Report: Elevated Credit Inquiry Velocity is Top Fraud Risk Indicator for Rental Applications
Pending Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing in May
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales were up in all four regions (Northeast, Midwest, South and West). Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing in May
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
The FHA share of total applications has a slight uptick to 17.5% from 17.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Study: America’s Best-Run City Is…
San Francisco was named the nation’s worst run city. Continue Reading Study: America’s Best-Run City Is…
Cole West Debuts New Community in Utah
theMADISON consists of 11 single-family homes and 165 apartments for rent. Continue Reading Cole West Debuts New Community in Utah
CoStar Group Adds AI Component to Apartments.com
The new offering follows CoStar Group’s recently introduced Homes Ai, an interactive conversational search experience designed for homebuyers. Continue Reading CoStar Group Adds AI Component to Apartments.com
Florida’s Closed and Pending Home Sales Increased in May
May marked the ninth month in a row that closed sales rose year-over-year in both property categories. Continue Reading Florida’s Closed and Pending Home Sales Increased in May
Single-Family Housing Starts Dropped 1.9% in May
“The decline in housing starts aligns with NAHB’s latest builder survey, which showed builder sentiment weakening further in June,” said Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Dropped 1.9% in May














