U.S. Housing Market
Florida Home Sales Rise as Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $405,000, down 1.2% from January 2025. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Rise as Prices Decline
Builders Remain Pessimistic on Single-Family Home Market
“Housing affordability remains an ongoing challenge at the start of 2026,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Remain Pessimistic on Single-Family Home Market
Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
For the fourth quarter of 2025, there was a total of 111,692 properties with foreclosure filings, up 10% from the previous quarter and up 32% year-over-year. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
Looking ahead into 2026, Zillow expects slow but steady home value growth, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes to contribute to a nationwide improvement in affordability. Continue Reading Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Pending Home Sales Jump by 6.1%
Year-over-year, pending transactions were down by a mild 0.6%. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Jump by 6.1%
The Best Months for Selling a Home Are…
As for the best days of the year to sell a home, ATTOM concluded May 27 was the top choice on the calendar. Continue Reading The Best Months for Selling a Home Are…
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was down by 4% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index fell 3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
Bubble, Bubble, Toilet Trouble? 76% of Homeowners Underestimate Major Plumbing Repair Costs
One in six homeowners are currently delaying a plumbing repair due to cost. Continue Reading Bubble, Bubble, Toilet Trouble? 76% of Homeowners Underestimate Major Plumbing Repair Costs
Wisconsin Records Double-Digit Drop in Existing Home Sales
The median price in March was $310,000, up 3.7% from the $299,000 recorded on year earlier. Continue Reading Wisconsin Records Double-Digit Drop in Existing Home Sales
Report: Typical Home Seller Wants 9% More Than the Typical Buyer Is Willing to Pay
While the median list price rose 6.2% year-over-year in March. the median sale price only rose by 2.5% Continue Reading Report: Typical Home Seller Wants 9% More Than the Typical Buyer Is Willing to Pay
Q1 US Homeownership Rate Down Slightly
The first quarter homeownership rate was highest in the Midwest (69.3%), followed by the South (67.1%), then the Northeast (61.0%) and the West (60.6%). Continue Reading Q1 US Homeownership Rate Down Slightly
Manufactured Housing Market Forecast to Reach $390 Billion by 2034
The forecast noted that Texas, Florida, and California are among the leading states for manufactured home shipments and community development. Continue Reading Manufactured Housing Market Forecast to Reach $390 Billion by 2034
New Data Reports Find Home Prices Rising at Slower Pace
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller US National Home Price NSA Index reported a 3.9% annual return for February. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Home Prices Rising at Slower Pace
Houston’s ‘Darth Vader House’ Sells for $3.4 Million
The property has been on and off the market for the last three years. Continue Reading Houston’s ‘Darth Vader House’ Sells for $3.4 Million















