U.S. Housing Market
Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Construction is expected to begin in May on a site encompassing approximately 16 acres. Continue Reading Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
Mark Zuckerberg Drops $170 Million on Florida Estate
The property, which is still under construction, was launched in 2025 and was originally listed at $200 million. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg Drops $170 Million on Florida Estate
Fairfield Debuts 297-Unit Apartment Community in Denver Suburb
The development encompasses studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes, including 70 income-aligned residences. Continue Reading Fairfield Debuts 297-Unit Apartment Community in Denver Suburb
Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
A retail purchasing surcharge would replace the property taxes as a revenue source. Continue Reading Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
Southern Impression Homes is Now Constructing 7 Build-to-Rent Properties Across Florida
“The creativity and flexibility we bring to the table is unmatched,” says Chris Funk, President and CEO of Southern Impression Homes. Continue Reading Southern Impression Homes is Now Constructing 7 Build-to-Rent Properties Across Florida
NYC Landlord Sued for Turning Rent-Stabilized Apartments into Short-Term Hotel Rooms
The city filed a lawsuit against Mark David Militana, who owns two brownstone buildings on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Continue Reading NYC Landlord Sued for Turning Rent-Stabilized Apartments into Short-Term Hotel Rooms
Albuquerque House Featured in ‘Breaking Bad’ Relisted at Significant Discount
Once listed at $4 million, it is back for sale at $400,000. Continue Reading Albuquerque House Featured in ‘Breaking Bad’ Relisted at Significant Discount
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 2-6
A baseball team gets evicted from its stadium, a five-year-old lawsuit is settled, and a pizza chain loses 250 stores. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 2-6
Report: White House Considers Antitrust Investigation of Homebuilders
President Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte called out builders for not creating enough new housing. Continue Reading Report: White House Considers Antitrust Investigation of Homebuilders
Ohio Gov. DeWine: Abolishing Property Taxes ‘Would Just Be Devastating’
“Sales tax would go up to 17, 18, 19%, 20% sales tax in the state of Ohio on products that you buy,” DeWine said. Continue Reading Ohio Gov. DeWine: Abolishing Property Taxes ‘Would Just Be Devastating’
Century Communities Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in St. Augustine
The development marks the company’s first community in Florida’s St. Johns County. Continue Reading Century Communities Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in St. Augustine
New YouTube Channel ‘Under 30 Homebuyer’ Focuses on Young First-Time Buyers
“Gen Z and younger Millennials are no longer relying on traditional search or financial explainers to make major life decisions,” said Tim Lucas, general manager of Three Creeks Media. Continue Reading New YouTube Channel ‘Under 30 Homebuyer’ Focuses on Young First-Time Buyers
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of Feb. 5. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Third Straight Week
