U.S. Housing Market
NYC Mayor Mamdani Bans Public Housing Tenants from Speaking at ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing
The hearing will focus only on privately owned housing. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Bans Public Housing Tenants from Speaking at ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing
HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement supporting HUD’s investigation. Continue Reading HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
The property is now being offered at $19.9 million. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
“Refinance applications surged 40% to the strongest weekly pace since October 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
Q1 Texas Home Sales Down Despite Boost in Active Listings
The median Texas home sales price for the quarter was $331,000, a mild 0.3% rise from one year earlier. Continue Reading Q1 Texas Home Sales Down Despite Boost in Active Listings
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 21%
The median sales price for residential properties last month was $285,000, up 2% from $279,000 in the previous month. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 21%
More Down Payment Assistance Programs Introduced During Q1
A total of 990 programs (39%) were offered through local housing finance agencies. Continue Reading More Down Payment Assistance Programs Introduced During Q1
HGTV’s Tarek El Moussa Says He Earns $675,000 a Month from House Flipping
“With the last few years, everything going on, I really got super hyper-focused,” El Moussa said. Continue Reading HGTV’s Tarek El Moussa Says He Earns $675,000 a Month from House Flipping
Mortgage Forbearance Levels Down Slightly in March
The five states with the highest share of loans that were current as a percent of servicing portfolio are Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Oregon, and Colorado. Continue Reading Mortgage Forbearance Levels Down Slightly in March
FHFA Director Pulte Offers Mixed Messaging on the Regulator’s Operations
The messages were all posted to Pulte’s personal X account, which he has used exclusively for communications purposes since becoming appointed as FHFA director. Continue Reading FHFA Director Pulte Offers Mixed Messaging on the Regulator’s Operations
The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Mixed-Income Housing Community Outside of Dallas
The development will also include a 2.5-acre public park that is accessible both residents and the broader Anna community. Continue Reading The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Mixed-Income Housing Community Outside of Dallas
44.4% of Q1 Home Sales Included Seller Concessions
Seattle sellers offered concessions to buyers in 71.3% of home sale transactions, Continue Reading 44.4% of Q1 Home Sales Included Seller Concessions
The BLVD Group Acquires Rhode Island Apartment Community for $57 Million
The acquisition and renovation are being financed through Low Income Housing Tax Credits and tax-exempt bonds. Continue Reading The BLVD Group Acquires Rhode Island Apartment Community for $57 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 14-18
Letitia James accused of mortgage fraud, the Sun Belt loses its charm, and a tribute to a lodging sector leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 14-18
