U.S. Housing Market
Report: 44% More Home Sellers Than Buyers
Redfin defines a market with over 10% more sellers than buyers as a buyer’s market. Continue Reading Report: 44% More Home Sellers Than Buyers
Home Builders Renew Exemption Call on Building Materials as Trump Plans Global 10% Tariff
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) renewed its call to exempt building materials from his renewed tariff targeting after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to reject President Trump’s expanded use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for...
The Best State for Retirees Is…
Kentucky ranked last among the 50 states. Continue Reading The Best State for Retirees Is…
Illinois Home Sales Up 2%
For 2025, closed sales totaled 136,650, up 4.2% from the 131,194 transactions in 2024. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up 2%
Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs in Q4 2025 Up 6% Year-Over-Year
Slightly less than two-thirds of these programs (63%, or 1,639 programs) were open to first-time buyers. Continue Reading Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs in Q4 2025 Up 6% Year-Over-Year
North Carolina’s Wake County Votes to Raise Property Taxes, Cut Affordable Housing
The county’s budget includes pay raises from 1% to 3.5% for 5,000 public employees. Continue Reading North Carolina’s Wake County Votes to Raise Property Taxes, Cut Affordable Housing
Listings Go Live at Brooklyn’s Tallest Residential Tower
The Brooklyn Tower features 143 luxury condominiums available for immediate occupancy. Continue Reading Listings Go Live at Brooklyn’s Tallest Residential Tower
Foreign Interest in US Housing Continues to Rise, But Not Among Canadians
Austin and San Antonio attracted new levels of attention in the first quarter. Continue Reading Foreign Interest in US Housing Continues to Rise, But Not Among Canadians
Platform Ventures Launches Multifamily Development Unit
The company “believes multifamily housing offers a blend of stability, income generation, and long-term growth potential.” Continue Reading Platform Ventures Launches Multifamily Development Unit
Progressive Insurance Debuts Program to Empower Prospective Homebuyers
Progressive is also introducing The UpPayment program, a down payment assistance program that will provide a $13,500 grant towards the purchase of a home to up to 100 qualified applicants. Continue Reading Progressive Insurance Debuts Program to Empower Prospective Homebuyers
Texas Legislature Passes Property Tax Relief Bills
The property tax relief bills are part of a 1,056-page, $338 billion two-year budget. Continue Reading Texas Legislature Passes Property Tax Relief Bills
Report: $17.6 Trillion in Q1 Home Equity
The new data report also found the average introductory rate on second lien HELOCs dropped below 7.5% in March. Continue Reading Report: $17.6 Trillion in Q1 Home Equity
US Housing Market Has Nearly $700 Billion in Listings, a Record High
This new record was achieved as the US housing supply soared 16.7% year-over-year to a five-year high. Continue Reading US Housing Market Has Nearly $700 Billion in Listings, a Record High
Report: New Apartments Sitting Vacant for Months
Nearly 125,000 new apartments were completed in the fourth quarter, the second highest number on record. Continue Reading Report: New Apartments Sitting Vacant for Months
Ohio Bill Would Cut Seniors’ Property Taxes by 50%, Regardless of Income
Property tax has become a hot-button issue in Ohio. Continue Reading Ohio Bill Would Cut Seniors’ Property Taxes by 50%, Regardless of Income
