U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 6.4%
The FHA share of total applications dipped to 16.9% from 17.0% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 6.4%
Florida’s Fraternal Order of Police Opposes Property Tax Amendment
“Public safety should never become collateral damage with uncertain fiscal consequences,” said the organization. Continue Reading Florida’s Fraternal Order of Police Opposes Property Tax Amendment
Illinois Home Sales Up in June While Chicago Home Sales Decline
The city of Chicago experienced a 0.9% year-over-year increase in sales last month with 2,417 transactions, down from 2,396 in June 2025. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up in June While Chicago Home Sales Decline
Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of July 23, up from last week when it averaged 6.55%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Straight Week
Harvard Forecast Points to Slowing in Remodeling Market
The Harvard forecast is at odds with the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index report. Continue Reading Harvard Forecast Points to Slowing in Remodeling Market
Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Bill First
Trump called the bill “of minor importance.” Continue Reading Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Bill First
New Home Sales Down 7.3% in May
The average sales price of new houses sold in May was $540,600. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down 7.3% in May
Chicago Sues Airbnb Over Illegal Short-Term Rentals
“Requiring short-term rental companies to follow the same rules as everyone else is critical to our work of building a safer, more affordable Chicago,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. Continue Reading Chicago Sues Airbnb Over Illegal Short-Term Rentals
Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.9% from 17.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Toll Brothers Previews New Atlanta-Area Community
Kennemore is scheduled to open for sale this fall, with pricing anticipated from approximately $1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Previews New Atlanta-Area Community
HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
“Every unnecessary regulation comes with a cost, and too often homebuyers pay the price,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
New Study: More Americans Favor Homebuying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
The survey also found 90% of respondents stating a home is a valuable investment, up from 79% in 2025. Continue Reading New Study: More Americans Favor Homebuying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
Alabama Home Sales Up Nearly 12% from One Year Ago
The 723 foreclosures in May represented a 37.5% year-over-year increase but was also below the pre-pandemic 863 foreclosures of May 2019. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up Nearly 12% from One Year Ago
Investor Activity in Home Purchasing Holds Steady
Approximately 534,000 homes were purchased by investors in 2025, a 0.7% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Investor Activity in Home Purchasing Holds Steady
Ryan Serhant Expands Brokerage to Texas
This marks the company’s 17th state since it first expanded outside of New York in 2023. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Expands Brokerage to Texas
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