U.S. Housing Market
New York State Home Sales Up 2.5%
Home prices extended the streak of 29 consecutive months of rising values with a 4.2% year-over-year upswing to $440,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Up 2.5%
Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025
December was the fifth consecutive month where annual house price appreciation remained below 1%. Continue Reading Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025
New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer income-eligible seniors. Continue Reading New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
The ban follows complaints about a rented-out residence where wild parties disrupted a neighborhood. Continue Reading Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
Buy a House, Get Free Eggs? Viral Video Highlights Unlikely Buyer Incentive
The signs were the work of Raleigh-based Diane Kleckner of eXp Realty. Continue Reading Buy a House, Get Free Eggs? Viral Video Highlights Unlikely Buyer Incentive
Goodman Real Estate Acquires Phoenix Multifamily Community for $131.1 Million
The sale was facilitated by Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) Phoenix, who served as the selling broker. Continue Reading Goodman Real Estate Acquires Phoenix Multifamily Community for $131.1 Million
New Reports Find Mortgage Applications in Decline as Mortgage Affordability Frays
The average loan size for new homes increased from $400,930 in December to $403,416 in January. Continue Reading New Reports Find Mortgage Applications in Decline as Mortgage Affordability Frays
Florida Single-Family Home Sales Up While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop
The statewide inventory in January for existing single-family homes was up year-over-year by 31.3% and up 39.3% for condo-townhouse units. Continue Reading Florida Single-Family Home Sales Up While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop
New York State Home Sales Up for Second Straight Month
Median sales prices swelled by 10.5% to $420,000 from $380,000 one year earlier. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Up for Second Straight Month
Data Study Finds Trump Has Not Disrupted DC-Area Housing Market
The only notable change to occur was an uptick in the listings and buyers for the ultra-luxury real estate markets. Continue Reading Data Study Finds Trump Has Not Disrupted DC-Area Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 17-21
HUD’s erasure of DEI contracts, builders expressing apprehension and Australia’s first rate cut in more than four years. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 17-21
Florida Legislature Considers Launching Study to Determine Feasibility of Ending Property Taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed support for ending property taxes. Continue Reading Florida Legislature Considers Launching Study to Determine Feasibility of Ending Property Taxes
New Initiative to Provide Prefab Homes to Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
Steadfast LA did not state how many homes will be made available or when they will first be delivered. Continue Reading New Initiative to Provide Prefab Homes to Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 5%
First-time buyers were responsible for 28% of sales in January, down from 31% in December 2024 and identical to January 2024. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 5%
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