U.S. Housing Market
Percentage of First-Time Homebuyers Falls to All-Time Low
35% of Gen Z buyers were single females, the highest share among all generations. Continue Reading Percentage of First-Time Homebuyers Falls to All-Time Low
Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 5% and was 15% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
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
Linkhome Holdings Debuts ‘Buy Before Sell’ Program
The program is offered through the company’s wholly owned subsidiary Linkhome Mortgage Inc., a California-licensed mortgage company. Continue Reading Linkhome Holdings Debuts ‘Buy Before Sell’ Program
California Housing Affordability Level Improves Slightly
Compared with California, more than one-third (37%) of the nation’s households could afford to purchase a $402,300 median-priced home. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Level Improves Slightly
Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Taken Off the Market
The Prevost family owned the property from 1949 to 1996. Continue Reading Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Taken Off the Market
KB Homes Debuts New Community in Seattle-Tacoma Market
Pricing at Enclave at White River begins from the $580,000s. Continue Reading KB Homes Debuts New Community in Seattle-Tacoma Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 5-9
A mortgage fraud probe of Letitia James, a serious HR problem at the GSEs and the surprising site for Disney’s next theme park. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 5-9
Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Listed for $199,000
The new pope’s family owned the property from 1949 to 1996. Continue Reading Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Listed for $199,000
Builder Confidence in Multifamily Market Down in Q1
“Construction costs, regulatory barriers and financing are the main headwinds right now,” said NAHB Debra Guerrero. Continue Reading Builder Confidence in Multifamily Market Down in Q1
Hilltop Residential Launches Multifamily Development Division
The company has appointed Eric Overton as managing partner of Hilltop Residential Development. Continue Reading Hilltop Residential Launches Multifamily Development Division
Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Demand for vacation homes is falling fastest in Florida. Continue Reading Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted that “rates are lower and have remained stable for weeks.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
NAR: Q1 Home Prices Up in 83% of Metro Markets
“Most metro markets continue to set new record highs for home prices,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR: Q1 Home Prices Up in 83% of Metro Markets
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