U.S. Housing Market

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Remove Listing for Discounted Beverly Hills Mansion

by Phil Hall | Jan 28, 2026

The 5.2-acre property’s residence features 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Remove Listing for Discounted Beverly Hills Mansion

Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%

by Phil Hall | Jan 28, 2026

The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.6% from 15.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%

Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2025

The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...

New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2025

Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer income-eligible seniors. Continue Reading New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%

Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2025

Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High

Pending Home Sales Up for Third Straight Month

by Phil Hall | Nov 27, 2024

All four major regions experienced month-over-month gains in transactions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up for Third Straight Month

Mortgage Application Activity Rises by 6.3%

by Phil Hall | Nov 27, 2024

The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 38.8% of total applications from 41% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises by 6.3%

New Home Sales Plummet 17.3% in October

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

Housing economist Dr. Anthony B. Sanders called the data the “last gasp of the Biden/Harris reign of (economic) error!” Continue Reading New Home Sales Plummet 17.3% in October

Mark Zuckerberg Donates $626,000 to Build 5 Affordable Homes in Hawaii

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

Kauhale O Namahana will construct 11 single-family units for low and middle-income households. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg Donates $626,000 to Build 5 Affordable Homes in Hawaii

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up 3.9% in September

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

New York City again reported the highest annual gain among the 20 cities with a 7.5% increase in September. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up 3.9% in September

GSEs Publish Underserved Markets Plans for Next 4 Years

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has published plans to extend housing access in rural underserved markets, enhance their support for...