U.S. Housing Market
Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
Looking ahead into 2026, Zillow expects slow but steady home value growth, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes to contribute to a nationwide improvement in affordability. Continue Reading Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Thought leaders saying the right thing, revenge seekers doing the wrong thing, and a new movie and book worth pursuing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Level of Newly Listed Homes Up 37.5% Month-Over-Month
The greatest increases in active listings year-over-year were Denver (+54.8%), Las Vegas (+49.4%), and Tucson (+45.0%). Continue Reading Level of Newly Listed Homes Up 37.5% Month-Over-Month
NAR Debuts Fifth Season of ‘First-Time Buyer’ Series
The new season offers unscripted stories following homebuyers in New York and Connecticut. Continue Reading NAR Debuts Fifth Season of ‘First-Time Buyer’ Series
Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Jan. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%
Pending Home Sales Plummeted in December
This follows four straight months of sales gains. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted in December
Offsite Solar Energy Sources Procured for NYC’s First All-Electric Residential Tower
Alloy said it was the first developer to pursue such a program following a Local Law 97 rule issuance by the New York City Department of Buildings. Continue Reading Offsite Solar Energy Sources Procured for NYC’s First All-Electric Residential Tower
Home Equity Level Held Steady in Q4
Rhode Island recorded the greatest year-over-year increase during the quarter. Continue Reading Home Equity Level Held Steady in Q4
Downtown Seattle Median Rent Up for First Time in 17 Months
Seattle’s median rent seesawed over the past five years, climbing to nearly $2,500 before the 2020 pandemic and falling to $1,399 in February 2021. Continue Reading Downtown Seattle Median Rent Up for First Time in 17 Months
Case-Shiller: Home Price Index Up 3.8%
The FHFA recorded a 0.3% uptick in home prices during November. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Price Index Up 3.8%
Société immobilière Bélanger Acquires Quebec City Multifamily Portfolio for $143 Million
The properties are located on both sides of the St. Lawrence River. Continue Reading Société immobilière Bélanger Acquires Quebec City Multifamily Portfolio for $143 Million
Home Equity Fintech Splitero Expands Into Five States
“We are happy to support families in reaching their financial goals,” said Michael Gifford, CEO and founder of Splitero. Continue Reading Home Equity Fintech Splitero Expands Into Five States
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