U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
“Most of last month’s supply growth was in loan programs that allowed for cash-out refinance and on investor homes,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
The median existing home price for all housing types in February was $398,000, up by 0.3% from one year ago ($396,800). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
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
Investor Home Purchasing Up by Only 2% During Q4 2025
Investors were buying more homes on the West Coast, with upswings in Seattle (a 37% year-over-year increase), Portland, OR (up 27%), and San Francisco (up 24%). Continue Reading Investor Home Purchasing Up by Only 2% During Q4 2025
Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 11%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.8% from 16.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 11%
America’s Housing Shortage Isn’t Just Large — It’s Uncertain, And That May Be the Bigger Risk
No one can pinpoint the exact scale of the U.S. housing shortage, yet the consequences are already shaping affordability, mobility, and economic growth. Continue Reading America’s Housing Shortage Isn’t Just Large — It’s Uncertain, And That May Be the Bigger Risk
FCP Acquires 151-Unit Charlotte-Area Apartment Community for $41 Million
FCP has retained Greystar to manage the property. Continue Reading FCP Acquires 151-Unit Charlotte-Area Apartment Community for $41 Million
Listing Price Cut for Second Time on Quincy Jones’ Bel Air Estate
The residence, which was custom-built in 2002 for Jones, features five bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and five half-bathrooms. Continue Reading Listing Price Cut for Second Time on Quincy Jones’ Bel Air Estate
NAR: Q4 2025 Home Prices Up in 73% of Metro Areas
Mobile, Alabama, recorded the largest year-over-year median price spike with a 13.7% increase. Continue Reading NAR: Q4 2025 Home Prices Up in 73% of Metro Areas
Georgia Senate Passes Bill to Cap Statewide Property Taxes
“We need to protect our homeowners from double-digit increases,” said Sen. Chuck Hufstetler. Continue Reading Georgia Senate Passes Bill to Cap Statewide Property Taxes
Home Values Decline for Sixth Consecutive Month
The monthly mortgage payment on a typical home is now $1,733, which 8.4% less expensive than one year ago. Continue Reading Home Values Decline for Sixth Consecutive Month
Champion Homes Opens 67-Unit Affordable Community in Fresno
“The ability to use manufactured housing for scale and speed-to-market has a real impact,” said Champion Homes’ Chuck Bleth. Continue Reading Champion Homes Opens 67-Unit Affordable Community in Fresno
Decline in Mortgage Applications Blamed on Snowstorms
“The annual increase in purchase applications was the weakest since April 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Decline in Mortgage Applications Blamed on Snowstorms
Report: Builders Planning to Develop 1 Million ‘Trump Homes’
A White House official said the administration was not considering this program. Continue Reading Report: Builders Planning to Develop 1 Million ‘Trump Homes’
Disney Names Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO
D’Amaro has served as chairman of the Disney Experiences segment since 2020. Continue Reading Disney Names Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO
