U.S. Housing Market
Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union serves 75,000 accountholders primarily throughout Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. Continue Reading Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
A Capitol Hill conundrum on affordable homeownership, another state wants the Chicago Bears, and a historic theater reopens for business. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up by Only 0.1% in 2025
“There is a lot of pent-up demand in the market, and buyers do have more choices than they have had in years,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up by Only 0.1% in 2025
October New Home Sales Up 18.7% Year-Over-Year
The three-month delay in the release of the October data is due to the recent federal government shutdown. Continue Reading October New Home Sales Up 18.7% Year-Over-Year
Kansas Lawmakers Consider New Cap on Property Tax Assessments
The resolution does not change property tax rates. Continue Reading Kansas Lawmakers Consider New Cap on Property Tax Assessments
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Surged in March
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $397,516 in February to $381,921 in March. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Surged in March
Master-Planned Community with Surfing Lagoons Planned for Utah
The 30-acre project will feature 65 short-term rental properties built around two concrete-lined, clear lagoons designed specifically for surfing and other water recreation. Continue Reading Master-Planned Community with Surfing Lagoons Planned for Utah
California Home Sales Softened During March
The March statewide median price was $884,350. Continue Reading California Home Sales Softened During March
NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
NAHREP called for “the force of law” to ensure fair access to property information. Continue Reading NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
Bill Cosby Lists NYC Townhouse in Foreclosure Battle for $7 Million
A New York City townhouse owned by disgraced comedian Bill Cosby has been listed for $7 million, even though the property is at the center of a foreclosure fight. The New York Post reports Cosby put the four-story, 5,000-square-foot property on the market four months...
Housing Starts Dropped in March
Single-family housing completions in March were at a rate of 1.029 million, up by 0.9% from the revised February rate of 1,020 million. Continue Reading Housing Starts Dropped in March
Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
The 10 states with the highest effective tax rates in 2024 were all in the Northeast and middle of the country. Continue Reading Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
Active listings hit the highest level in five years in March via a 0.1% month-over-month uptick. Continue Reading Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 23% in March
The median sales price last month was $435,000, which was nearly $8,000 (1.8%) higher than in February. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 23% in March
eXp Realty Releases Advisory Form for Sellers Planning a Private Listing
The form is open-sourced and available now for agents, brokers, and consumers. Continue Reading eXp Realty Releases Advisory Form for Sellers Planning a Private Listing
