U.S. Housing Market
The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Making It Hard to Find
The average first-time American homebuyer is 40 years old. Do you think that is acceptable? Continue Reading The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Making It Hard to Find
Nearly 6% of All Home Listings Were Taken Down in April
Atlanta led the nation with one in 10 (10.7%) homes delisted in April. Continue Reading Nearly 6% of All Home Listings Were Taken Down in April
Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Affordability among both Black and Hispanic households increased to 11% in 2025, up from 10% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Oklahoma Property Tax Relief Measure Set for November Ballot
The ballot resolution would lower the maximum a property value can increase from 3% to 1.75% for primary residences and agricultural land. Continue Reading Oklahoma Property Tax Relief Measure Set for November Ballot
Century Communities Debuts Gated Community Outside of Atlanta
Pricing begins from the low $500,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Debuts Gated Community Outside of Atlanta
Rudyard Kipling’s 1896 Vermont Stable to Become Rental Housing
The English-born Kipling lived at an estate in Vermont from 1892 through 1896. Continue Reading Rudyard Kipling’s 1896 Vermont Stable to Become Rental Housing
Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Mississippi homeowners have the least to gain in this scenario. Continue Reading Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
The Fed ignores the president, FICO lobbies Congress, and Grant Cardone needs a CFO. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
The community includes a 55+ active adult section. Continue Reading Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a similar executive order. Continue Reading Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
Tri Pointe Homes Opens First Community in Utah
The company plans to create four additional communities across Salt Lake, Utah, and Wasatch counties. Continue Reading Tri Pointe Homes Opens First Community in Utah
More Homes Were Equity Rich During Q2
ATTOM also noted that 2.7% of mortgaged residences were seriously underwater in the second quarter. Continue Reading More Homes Were Equity Rich During Q2
Pending Home Sales Down During June
The Northeast recorded a 2.1% uptick in pending home sales from May but remained unchanged from June 2024. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down During June
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
