U.S. Housing Market
Kentucky Home Sales Up 14.5% for December
The median sales price of $270,500 was down 1.7% from November and up 4.0% from December 2024. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up 14.5% for December
Wisconsin Home Sales Rise Despite Decline in New Listings
The median price for December was $312,750, up by 2.5% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Rise Despite Decline in New Listings
Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
The inventory of homes available for purchase rose 17.9% year-over-year to the highest November level since 2015. Continue Reading Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
“As you are aware, the Trump administration is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all Americans,” said HUD’s Craig Trainor in his letter. Continue Reading HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Single-Family Housing Starts Up 11.4%
Single-family housing completions were at a rate of 1.06 million, a 7.1% uptick from the revised January rate of 995,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up 11.4%
New Rental Home Community Opening in Phoenix
Rents start at $2,710 per month. Continue Reading New Rental Home Community Opening in Phoenix
HUD and Interior Team to Identify Federal Lands for Developing Affordable Housing
20% of the nation’s landmass is owned by the Department of Interior. Continue Reading HUD and Interior Team to Identify Federal Lands for Developing Affordable Housing
Tariff Agita Drives Down Builder Confidence Levels
“Construction firms are facing added cost pressures from tariffs,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Tariff Agita Drives Down Builder Confidence Levels
NAR: Black Homeownership Rate Rising, But Still Below Other Demographics
The overall US homeownership rate was higher in 2023 (65.2%) than a decade ago (63.5% in 2013). Continue Reading NAR: Black Homeownership Rate Rising, But Still Below Other Demographics
Report: Fannie Mae Maintains Blacklist of Over 5,000 Condo Communities
Florida has more than 1,400 developments blacklisted, with California, Colorado, Hawaii and Texas rounding out the top five states. Continue Reading Report: Fannie Mae Maintains Blacklist of Over 5,000 Condo Communities
‘Seinfeld’-Inspired Fraudster Sentenced for Real Estate Scams
Thomas John Sfraga was also known by the alias TJ Stone. Continue Reading ‘Seinfeld’-Inspired Fraudster Sentenced for Real Estate Scams
Florida Lawmakers Consider Accessory Dwelling Units to Solve Affordable Housing Shortage
Under the legislation, ADUs would not be allowed in planned unit developments or master planned communities. Continue Reading Florida Lawmakers Consider Accessory Dwelling Units to Solve Affordable Housing Shortage
Grand Opening for The Lindley, 37-Story San Diego Luxury Highrise
The Lindley is LEED Gold Certified and offers electric vehicle charging stations and access-controlled bike storage. Continue Reading Grand Opening for The Lindley, 37-Story San Diego Luxury Highrise
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 10-14
HUD’s new priorities, Gavin Newsom’s financial benefactors and a pair of high-profile acquisition stories – one genuine, one not. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 10-14














