U.S. Housing Market
Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest and West but declined in the Northeast and South. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
In 28 states and the District of Columbia, the number of zombie properties fell quarter-over-quarter. Continue Reading Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Jan. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
“For buyers, easing rates and more options created opportunities that didn’t exist a year ago,” said REMAX CEO Erik Carlson. Continue Reading REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
“Luxury home sales are small but powerful,” said Jennifer Wauhob, president of Texas Realtors. Continue Reading Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
The median existing-home price for all housing types in April was $414,000, up 1.8% from the $406,600 in April 2024. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
$16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
The program aims to increase the workforce housing supply in areas that have new or expanding businesses. Continue Reading $16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
Listings Featuring Swimming Pools at an All-Time High
Realtor.com acknowledged that homes with pools are generally larger than those without. Continue Reading Listings Featuring Swimming Pools at an All-Time High
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 11%
April’s median sales price of $295,000 was up 3.5% month-over-month and up 7% since the beginning of the year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 11%
MBA Chief: Trump Team ‘Understands Housing and Real Estate Finance’
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit praised the administration’s focus on deregulation. Continue Reading MBA Chief: Trump Team ‘Understands Housing and Real Estate Finance’
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 5.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Zillow Announces Timeline for New Listing Standards
The Seattle-headquartered company announced the standards will go into effect on May 28. Continue Reading Zillow Announces Timeline for New Listing Standards
New Reports Highlight Michigan’s Affordable Homeownership and Power Outages
Michigan recorded over 12,000 major power outage events and more than 34,000 hours per year without electricity between 2019 and 2023. Continue Reading New Reports Highlight Michigan’s Affordable Homeownership and Power Outages
RE/MAX: April Home Sales Up 11.3%
April’s median sales price of $440,000 was $5,000 (1.2%) higher than March and $10,000 (2.3%) more than one year ago. Continue Reading RE/MAX: April Home Sales Up 11.3%
Diddy’s $61.5 Million LA Mansion Fails to Attract Buyer Interest
Last November, real estate investor Bo Belmont publicized his offer of $30 million for the property. Continue Reading Diddy’s $61.5 Million LA Mansion Fails to Attract Buyer Interest
