U.S. Housing Market
Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
At the metro level, the widest Gen Z-to-boomer divides cluster in waterfront retiree hubs. Continue Reading Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
“Down payments are falling as the housing market slowly tilts toward buyers,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
Groundbreaking for New 348-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Austin
Construction of Sanara is now underway with first units anticipated in April 2027. Continue Reading Groundbreaking for New 348-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Austin
Texas Attorney General Warns Localities Against Violating New Law in Raising Property Taxes
SB 1851 prohibits localities from enacting property tax increases above the no-new-revenue rate. Continue Reading Texas Attorney General Warns Localities Against Violating New Law in Raising Property Taxes
Historic Dallas Hotel Renovated into Mixed-Income Multifamily Housing
In its prime, the Cabana Hotel accommodated The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Continue Reading Historic Dallas Hotel Renovated into Mixed-Income Multifamily Housing
New Study Finds Hawaii Residents Spend the Highest Percentage of Income on Housing
Iowa residents have the lowest percentage of income spent on housing. Continue Reading New Study Finds Hawaii Residents Spend the Highest Percentage of Income on Housing
New York State Home Sales Slowed While Prices Increased
Housing inventory across the Empire State dipped from 24,574 homes on the market in March 2025 to 24,386 units last month. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Slowed While Prices Increased
Very Cold Feet: 13.4% of Home-Sale Agreements Canceled During March
San Antonio led the major metros with 18.7% of home purchase agreements terminating early. Continue Reading Very Cold Feet: 13.4% of Home-Sale Agreements Canceled During March
Report: 65% of Homebuyers View First Purchase as Their Forever Home
Many buyers are purchasing their first home only after starting a family. Continue Reading Report: 65% of Homebuyers View First Purchase as Their Forever Home
California Home Sales Fizzle as Median Home Price Spikes by 7.1%
The statewide Unsold Inventory Index declined 17.5% from February and was down 5.7% from March 2025. Continue Reading California Home Sales Fizzle as Median Home Price Spikes by 7.1%
Toll Brothers Acquires Buffington Homes of Arkansas
Founded in 2010, Buffington Homes is the largest luxury homebuilder in northwest Arkansas. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Acquires Buffington Homes of Arkansas
Mortgage Application Activity Up 8%
The FHA share of total applications remained unchanged at 18.2% from the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 8%
Pending Home Sales Up 1.5% in March
Month-over-month pending home sales increased in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up 1.5% in March
Report: Land Prices Soared 77% Since the Pandemic
Raw land has appreciated the most of any development category, up 86.5% since the first quarter of 2019. Continue Reading Report: Land Prices Soared 77% Since the Pandemic
PennyMac Unveils Special Mortgage Program for Team USA Olympic Athletes
PennyMac Financial Services Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) and PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT), the Official Mortgage Provider of Team USA and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, had unveiled the “Welcome Home: Athlete Mortgage Program,” an initiative...
