U.S. Housing Market
LGI Homes Launches Master-Planned Community in Houston Suburb
Cypress Trails will bring more than 500 new single-family homes to the area. Continue Reading LGI Homes Launches Master-Planned Community in Houston Suburb
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached Nearly $3 Trillion in April
The agency said the pooling and securitization of loans in April benefited more than 160,000 households, including over 58,000 first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached Nearly $3 Trillion in April
eXp Expands Brokerage Presence in California and Canada
The company debuted two new NextHome franchises in California and welcomed Edmonton-based Initia Real Estate into its network. Continue Reading eXp Expands Brokerage Presence in California and Canada
Report: NYC Mayor Mamdani Drops Plan for 9.5% Property Tax Hike
The property tax hike would require approval from the state government. Continue Reading Report: NYC Mayor Mamdani Drops Plan for 9.5% Property Tax Hike
Maine’s Home Sales and Prices Up in April
The median sales price statewide increased 2.72% to $410,865 from the April 2025 price of $400,000. Continue Reading Maine’s Home Sales and Prices Up in April
Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
“Agents are ultimately focused on what drives the best outcome for their clients,” said Jason Cassity, chief growth officer of Real. Continue Reading Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
Mortgage Rates Inch Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% as of April 9, down from last week when it averaged 6.46%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Down
Report: A Record 34% of February Home Sellers Reduced Their Listing Prices
Texas and Florida sellers were most likely to cut prices. Continue Reading Report: A Record 34% of February Home Sellers Reduced Their Listing Prices
Property Tax on Average Single-Family Home Increased 3% in 2025
Last year, $396.8 billion in property taxes were levied on more than 89.6 million single-family homes. Continue Reading Property Tax on Average Single-Family Home Increased 3% in 2025
Ground Broken on New Affordable Housing Development in Columbus, Ohio
Construction on Landmark on Scioto is underway, and the community is expected to begin leasing this summer. Continue Reading Ground Broken on New Affordable Housing Development in Columbus, Ohio
Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?
“These pure luxury markets are defined by geographic and structural scarcity,” said Anthony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?
META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
Pricing starts at around $3 million. Continue Reading META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Ex-NASCAR Champ Jamie McMurray Cuts $1 Million from Listing Price on Charlotte-Area Estate
cMurray listed his property last August for $12 million. Continue Reading Ex-NASCAR Champ Jamie McMurray Cuts $1 Million from Listing Price on Charlotte-Area Estate
