U.S. Housing Market
Apartment Rents Up Slightly in March
On an annual basis, rent growth eased slightly to 0.4% in March, down from 0.5% in February and from 1.5% one year earlier. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Up Slightly in March
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In Search of New Homes
Roughly half of the nation’s housing stock was built in the 1980s and earlier, with slightly more than one-third built before 1970. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In Search of New Homes
Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
One in seven homebuyers (14.4%) used FHA loans in December, down from 15.1% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
NYC Mayor Mamdani Bans Public Housing Tenants from Speaking at ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing
The hearing will focus only on privately owned housing. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Bans Public Housing Tenants from Speaking at ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing
HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement supporting HUD’s investigation. Continue Reading HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Harbert South Bay Partners to Construct San Francisco Area Luxury Senior Living Community
The Whitford of Dublin will host a groundbreaking ceremony on April 8. Continue Reading Harbert South Bay Partners to Construct San Francisco Area Luxury Senior Living Community
Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
The new initiative is a projected 5% increase over Habitat’s most recent baseline production of 3,482 housing units. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of March 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
Tech Trends: The Latest AI Developments in the Real Estate Industry
New developments in the use of AI in the real estate industry. Continue Reading Tech Trends: The Latest AI Developments in the Real Estate Industry
Most At-Risk Q4 Housing Markets Primarily in Three States and NYC Area
Roughly half the markets considered least likely to decline fell in Wisconsin, Virginia, Tennessee and Pennsylvania. Continue Reading Most At-Risk Q4 Housing Markets Primarily in Three States and NYC Area
Wyoming Governor Signs 25% Property Tax Exemption into Law
The new law takes effect immediately and does not have a sunset date. Continue Reading Wyoming Governor Signs 25% Property Tax Exemption into Law
Richmond American Homes to Open Arden at Bedford in Corona, California
Pricing on the homes begins in the $900,000s. Continue Reading Richmond American Homes to Open Arden at Bedford in Corona, California
Joint Venture to Develop $400 Million, 670-Unit Residential Project in New Jersey
BNY led the financing of a $225 million senior secured construction loan in a three-bank deal. Continue Reading Joint Venture to Develop $400 Million, 670-Unit Residential Project in New Jersey
Q4 Investor Homebuying Activity at 8-Year Low
Investors purchased $36.5 billion worth of homes in the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Q4 Investor Homebuying Activity at 8-Year Low
Guest Opinion: Expanding Opportunities for the Construction of Starter Homes and Workforce Housing
Outdated land use and building regulations contribute significantly to the undersupply of housing and housing affordability challenges. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Expanding Opportunities for the Construction of Starter Homes and Workforce Housing














