U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
The report found 24 of the 25 fastest-appreciating markets were in the Northeast and Midwest. Continue Reading Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Only 4% of homes have lost value since they were last sold, a smaller share than before the pandemic. Continue Reading Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
“As we go into next year, the mortgage rate will be a little bit better,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Report: Trump Critic Mark Cuban Owns Condo in NYC Trump Hotel
Cuban’s condo has four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a private library and sweeping views of Central Park. Continue Reading Report: Trump Critic Mark Cuban Owns Condo in NYC Trump Hotel
Report: Renter Households Growing at Record Pace
The median asking rent was up 0.6% year-over-year in September. Continue Reading Report: Renter Households Growing at Record Pace
Report: Housing Affordability a Top Concern Among 2 in 5 Early Voters
The leading concern for early voters was the economy (63%), followed by inflation (59%), and protecting democracy (56%). Continue Reading Report: Housing Affordability a Top Concern Among 2 in 5 Early Voters
NAR: Number of First-Time Homebuyers at Historic Low
At the same time, homebuyers’ ages hit all-time highs of 56 years overall in 2024. Continue Reading NAR: Number of First-Time Homebuyers at Historic Low
Bainbridge Companies to Build New Multifamily Community in Charlotte
The new community is slated to open by the autumn of 2025. Continue Reading Bainbridge Companies to Build New Multifamily Community in Charlotte
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 28-Nov. 1
A pushback against offshore wind turbines, an indefinite delay on an important decision and a landmark law turns 50. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 28-Nov. 1
CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises to Nearly 6%
Last month’s spike was primarily fueled entirely by the office sector. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises to Nearly 6%
Former Home of Gambino Crime Family Boss Listed for $18 Million
The property last changed hands in 2000 for $3.1 million. Continue Reading Former Home of Gambino Crime Family Boss Listed for $18 Million
Newly Built Homes Account for 28% of Q3 Single-Family Home Sales
The record high for newly built single-family homes for sale was 34.4% set the start of 2022. Continue Reading Newly Built Homes Account for 28% of Q3 Single-Family Home Sales
New Fund Focuses on BTR Communities in Opportunity Zones
“This tax-advantaged real estate fund is targeting strong risk-adjusted returns,” said Jeff Feinstein, managing partner at Pinnacle Partners. Continue Reading New Fund Focuses on BTR Communities in Opportunity Zones
