U.S. Housing Market
Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
“Builders continue to face several issues that include labor and lot shortages as well as elevated regulatory and material costs,” said NAHB’s Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
For 2025 as a whole, the state recorded an annual sales level of 271,590, an increase of 0.9% from the revised sales level of 269,170 reported in 2024. Continue Reading California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
$30 Million Sale Sets New Record for Georgia’s Housing Market
Georgia’s housing market saw a new record sale with a Sea Island mansion changing hands for $30 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the 2.32-acre property known as Entelechy II was designed by the late Atlanta architect and developer John Portman. The property...
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Homeowners in West Virginia paid the lowest average total real estate taxes at $1,044. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Lennar Debuts 3 Communities in Dallas-Fort Worth Area for First-Time Homebuyers
Pricing at the communities starts in the $200,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts 3 Communities in Dallas-Fort Worth Area for First-Time Homebuyers
1 in 4 Homebuyers in Texas Come from Out of State
The median listing price in Texas was $360,000 as of the end of 2024. Continue Reading 1 in 4 Homebuyers in Texas Come from Out of State
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of Feb. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Q4 Home Price Gains
The South registered the largest share of single-family existing-home sales (45.1%) in the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Q4 Home Price Gains
Thompson Thrift to Develop New 312-Unit Multifamily Community in Florida
Construction will begin mid-February, with the first residents expected to move in during summer 2026. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop New 312-Unit Multifamily Community in Florida
Rhode Island Town Uses Eminent Domain to Seize Property Planned for Affordable Housing
The property’s owner was unaware of the town’s action until it was announced online. Continue Reading Rhode Island Town Uses Eminent Domain to Seize Property Planned for Affordable Housing
loanDepot and Onx Homes Announce New Joint Venture
The companies did not announce the leadership for Onx X+ Mortgage. Continue Reading loanDepot and Onx Homes Announce New Joint Venture
Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 39.0% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up
Historic Virginia Estate Sells for $20 Million After 8 Years on the Market
The property was first listed for $33 million in March 2017. Continue Reading Historic Virginia Estate Sells for $20 Million After 8 Years on the Market
Did Luka Doncic Buy a $15 Million Home Before He Was Traded?
Doncic did not comment on the real estate aspect of his trade from Dallas. Continue Reading Did Luka Doncic Buy a $15 Million Home Before He Was Traded?














