U.S. Housing Market
Alabama Home Sales Surge by 20% Year-Over-Year
The July median home price of $287,750 was up by $47,166 (or 19.6%) from one year before. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Surge by 20% Year-Over-Year
More Homes Are Hitting the Market. Fewer Buyers Are Stepping Up
More homes are hitting the market while fewer buyers are signing contracts, creating greater negotiating power for buyers who can still afford to purchase. Continue Reading More Homes Are Hitting the Market. Fewer Buyers Are Stepping Up
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.2% from 17.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1%
Mamdani Issues New Deadline on Pied-à-Terre Tax Appeals, Admits 1,200 Contacted in Error
The deadline for property owners to file for an exemption on the new tax has been moved back to Oct. 6. Continue Reading Mamdani Issues New Deadline on Pied-à-Terre Tax Appeals, Admits 1,200 Contacted in Error
Carrington Expands Non-QM Lending to Borrowers With FICO Scores as Low as 550
Carrington Mortgage Services expanded its Flexible Advantage non-QM program, including new options for certain eligible borrowers with FICO scores as low as 550. Continue Reading Carrington Expands Non-QM Lending to Borrowers With FICO Scores as Low as 550
Leon Capital Group Unveils New Multifamily Communities in North Carolina and Arizona
Greystar Real Estate Partners is providing property management services for Embark and Silo Morrison Ranch. Continue Reading Leon Capital Group Unveils New Multifamily Communities in North Carolina and Arizona
Linkhome Holdings Rebrands Mortgage One as Linkhome Lending
Linkhome Lending plans to broaden its commercial financing capabilities by supporting the financing needs of AI infrastructure projects, including data centers. Continue Reading Linkhome Holdings Rebrands Mortgage One as Linkhome Lending
Lower Launches Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for a Down Payment
ONE by Lower is available to eligible first-time and repeat homebuyers. Continue Reading Lower Launches Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for a Down Payment
Mortgage Application Activity Ended July with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.3% from 16.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Ended July with a Whimper
Q2 Home Prices Up in 80% of Metro Markets
The national median single-family existing-home price rose 1.5% year-over-year to $434,900, up from 0.5% annual growth in the first quarter. Continue Reading Q2 Home Prices Up in 80% of Metro Markets
National Park Service Issues RFPs for Leasing 3 Historic Cape Cod Properties
“Each property will require significant initial improvement,” said the service in its announcement. Continue Reading National Park Service Issues RFPs for Leasing 3 Historic Cape Cod Properties
Idaho Credit Unions Roll Out Program to Assist First-Time Homebuyers
The credit unions will originate 100% financed mortgages for eligible first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Idaho Credit Unions Roll Out Program to Assist First-Time Homebuyers
Kelley Blue Book Homes Begins Nationwide Rollout
The new consumer platform is now available in 11 states. Continue Reading Kelley Blue Book Homes Begins Nationwide Rollout
JPMorgan Allocates $750 Billion to Boost Housing Inventory and Homeownership
The company will also take on the chairman role with the US Chamber of Commerce’s newly formed Housing Advisory Council. Continue Reading JPMorgan Allocates $750 Billion to Boost Housing Inventory and Homeownership
Report: National Median List Price Posted Ninth Month of Annual Declines
The median home spent 57 days on the market in July, four days longer than in June but one day less than in July 2025. Continue Reading Report: National Median List Price Posted Ninth Month of Annual Declines
