U.S. Housing Market
Redfin Joins Pre-Market Listings Trend with New Early Access Category
Redfin has joined the movement to pre-market listings with the launch of its Redfin Early Access, a new search category featuring homes that are only on Redfin, plus pre-market listings from Compass International Holdings’ portfolio of brands. The Seattle-based...
Builders Grow Slightly More Confident in Housing Market
“Recent increases for long-term interest rates will continue to hold back homebuyer demand,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Grow Slightly More Confident in Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series help seniors consider housing options. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
“Unfortunately, this month’s turmoil in the Middle East has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which in turn could impact overall affordability in the months ahead,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
238-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Building Opens in New Haven
The five-story building as 57 units, or 20% of the residences, set aside for households earning an average of 50% of the area median income. Continue Reading 238-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Building Opens in New Haven
Wisconsin Records Double-Digit Drop in Existing Home Sales
The median price in March was $310,000, up 3.7% from the $299,000 recorded on year earlier. Continue Reading Wisconsin Records Double-Digit Drop in Existing Home Sales
Report: Typical Home Seller Wants 9% More Than the Typical Buyer Is Willing to Pay
While the median list price rose 6.2% year-over-year in March. the median sale price only rose by 2.5% Continue Reading Report: Typical Home Seller Wants 9% More Than the Typical Buyer Is Willing to Pay
Q1 US Homeownership Rate Down Slightly
The first quarter homeownership rate was highest in the Midwest (69.3%), followed by the South (67.1%), then the Northeast (61.0%) and the West (60.6%). Continue Reading Q1 US Homeownership Rate Down Slightly
Manufactured Housing Market Forecast to Reach $390 Billion by 2034
The forecast noted that Texas, Florida, and California are among the leading states for manufactured home shipments and community development. Continue Reading Manufactured Housing Market Forecast to Reach $390 Billion by 2034
New Data Reports Find Home Prices Rising at Slower Pace
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller US National Home Price NSA Index reported a 3.9% annual return for February. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Home Prices Rising at Slower Pace
Houston’s ‘Darth Vader House’ Sells for $3.4 Million
The property has been on and off the market for the last three years. Continue Reading Houston’s ‘Darth Vader House’ Sells for $3.4 Million
Obama’s Former Martha’s Vineyard Rental Listed at $39 Million
The Obamas rented the property during the summers of 2009, 2010 and 2011 at $50,000 per week. Continue Reading Obama’s Former Martha’s Vineyard Rental Listed at $39 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 21-25
This week’s Hits and Misses feature homebuyers who regret their purchase, a new approach to data center development, and another attempt to combat homelessness. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 21-25
Report: California’s Housing Affordability Gap Remains Wide for Blacks and Hispanics
During 2024, less than one-fifth (18%) of all Californians earned enough income to afford an $865,440 statewide median-priced detached home. Continue Reading Report: California’s Housing Affordability Gap Remains Wide for Blacks and Hispanics
New York State’s Housing Inventory Inches Up, But Sales Remain Static
March marked the 20th consecutive month of year-over-year median home price increases. Continue Reading New York State’s Housing Inventory Inches Up, But Sales Remain Static
