U.S. Housing Market
MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Improved Slightly in June
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,209, down from $2,211 in May and up from $2,205 in June 2025. Continue Reading MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Improved Slightly in June
Mortgage Rates Rise to One-Year High
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of July 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to One-Year High
California Realtors Group Offers Grants to Help First-Time Buyers Cover Insurance Costs
The average amount of funds distributed on a first-come, first-served basis was roughly $1,625 per applicant. Continue Reading California Realtors Group Offers Grants to Help First-Time Buyers Cover Insurance Costs
Florida’s New Real Estate License Activity Up 42% Year-Over-Year
However, a data report from Casa Academy determined that 43% of the 2025 cohort now has inactive license records. Continue Reading Florida’s New Real Estate License Activity Up 42% Year-Over-Year
Virginia Home Sales Up 7.6%
Last month’s median sales price climbed to $460,000, up more than 3% from June 2025. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 7.6%
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
Elon Musk’s Former Bel Air Estate Listed at Nearly $50 Million
The listed residence was built in 1990 and has seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a two-story library, a temperature-controlled 1,000-bottle wine cellar and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s Former Bel Air Estate Listed at Nearly $50 Million
Ex-Florida Appraiser Sentenced to 20 Years for Bank Fraud
Armando Martinez previously pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Continue Reading Ex-Florida Appraiser Sentenced to 20 Years for Bank Fraud
Report: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Are Gen Z
This youthful generation represents nearly one-third of all first-time homebuyer loans and 27% of FHA purchase lending. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Are Gen Z
89-Year-Old Homeowner Fighting Eminent Domain Seizure Effort by Arizona State University
Robert Young’s residence predates Arizona’s statehood. Continue Reading 89-Year-Old Homeowner Fighting Eminent Domain Seizure Effort by Arizona State University
America’s Most Stressed City Is…
The lowest stressed city was Fremont, California. Continue Reading America’s Most Stressed City Is…
The Mystery Buyer of All 138 Units in Miami’s Solaris Condominium Complex is Revealed
Ken Griffin reportedly paid an average of $875 per square foot between late 2002 and mid-2025, overpaying by more than 20% to take over the Solaris units. Continue Reading The Mystery Buyer of All 138 Units in Miami’s Solaris Condominium Complex is Revealed
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 29-July 3
New board members at the American Real Estate Association, a cryptic social media message from the Opendoor CEO, and who’s to blame for the European heat wave? Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 29-July 3
