U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
Median Sale Price for Homes Hit Record High in 2025
Institutional investors were responsible for only 6.6% of last year’s home purchases, unchanged from one year earlier. Continue Reading Median Sale Price for Homes Hit Record High in 2025
HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
“If done correctly, it’s a win, win, win, win, win,” said Lt. Gov. Denny Heck. Continue Reading Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Year of 2025
A look back at the year in real estate news. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Year of 2025
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Congress Approve Trump’s 44% Cut to HUD’s Budget?
Will GOP members of Congress withstand pressure from multiple fronts opposed to the president’s agenda? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Congress Approve Trump’s 44% Cut to HUD’s Budget?
Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Agents from all brokerages can visit any Compass office to individually browse Private Exclusives listings on a one-to-one basis. Continue Reading Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
Most buyers’ agents (83%) said staging a home made it easier for the buyer to envision the property as their future home. Continue Reading Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
RentRedi Debuts Monthly Newsletter Aimed at Rental Housing Investors and Managers
The newsletter will be available to any interested parties, not just RentRedi customers. Continue Reading RentRedi Debuts Monthly Newsletter Aimed at Rental Housing Investors and Managers
Rosie O’Donnell Departed for Ireland While Selling Her NYC Penthouse at $3.25 Million Loss
She bought the property in 2017 for $8 million. Continue Reading Rosie O’Donnell Departed for Ireland While Selling Her NYC Penthouse at $3.25 Million Loss
Realtor.com Launches New Marketing Campaign Starring Reba McIntire
This campaign will run across TV, digital and social and features a sponsorship of the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Continue Reading Realtor.com Launches New Marketing Campaign Starring Reba McIntire
North Dakota Governor Signs ‘Historic’ Property Tax Bill
The bill more than triples the state’s existing primary residence property tax credit from $500 per year to $1,600 per year. Continue Reading North Dakota Governor Signs ‘Historic’ Property Tax Bill
NYC Public Advocate Loses Brooklyn Home After 15 Years of Refusing to Pay His Mortgage
Jumaane Williams owed nearly $1 million in mortgage debt. Continue Reading NYC Public Advocate Loses Brooklyn Home After 15 Years of Refusing to Pay His Mortgage
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 28-May 2
The too-high cost for homebuying, the effects of plumbing mishaps on household budgets, and an XL-sized lease in New York City’s office market top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 28-May 2
Permits to Build Multifamily Housing Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Redfin blamed the slowing of multifamily construction on a combination of flattening rents and higher borrowing costs. Continue Reading Permits to Build Multifamily Housing Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
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