U.S. Housing Market
Report: Elevated Credit Inquiry Velocity is Top Fraud Risk Indicator for Rental Applications
TransUnion analyzed more than 1.1 million renters who moved during 2024 and tracked charge-offs within one year after moving as a proxy for fraud-related risk. Continue Reading Report: Elevated Credit Inquiry Velocity is Top Fraud Risk Indicator for Rental Applications
Pending Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing in May
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales were up in all four regions (Northeast, Midwest, South and West). Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing in May
Ken Griffin to Meet with NY Governor Over Mamdani’s ‘Personal Attack’ on Luxury Real Estate
“Is New York going to put their fiscal house in order and run itself from a position of strong government that’s pro-business?” he said. Continue Reading Ken Griffin to Meet with NY Governor Over Mamdani’s ‘Personal Attack’ on Luxury Real Estate
Alabama Home Sales Up During March
During March, Alabama’s median home price of $262,009 was a 4.8% month-over-month increase and a 20.8% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up During March
New Reports Find Home Price Acceleration Continues to Weaken
“Monthly data offered a modest seasonal lift without underlying momentum,” said Nicholas Godec, head of fixed income tradables and commodities at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Reports Find Home Price Acceleration Continues to Weaken
The Cheapest Metro Area for Buying a Home Is…
The Rust Belt and the South dominate the top 10 list. Continue Reading The Cheapest Metro Area for Buying a Home Is…
Is Renting Less or More Expensive? It Depends Which Data Report You Cite
Redfin and Zillow published rental housing data reports with little common ground. Continue Reading Is Renting Less or More Expensive? It Depends Which Data Report You Cite
Report: Typical Home Sold in 2024 Was 36 Years Old
Only 9% of US homes were built in the 2010s. Continue Reading Report: Typical Home Sold in 2024 Was 36 Years Old
California Housing Affordability Level Improves Slightly
Compared with California, more than one-third (37%) of the nation’s households could afford to purchase a $402,300 median-priced home. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Level Improves Slightly
Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Taken Off the Market
The Prevost family owned the property from 1949 to 1996. Continue Reading Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Taken Off the Market
KB Homes Debuts New Community in Seattle-Tacoma Market
Pricing at Enclave at White River begins from the $580,000s. Continue Reading KB Homes Debuts New Community in Seattle-Tacoma Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 5-9
A mortgage fraud probe of Letitia James, a serious HR problem at the GSEs and the surprising site for Disney’s next theme park. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 5-9
Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Listed for $199,000
The new pope’s family owned the property from 1949 to 1996. Continue Reading Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Listed for $199,000
Builder Confidence in Multifamily Market Down in Q1
“Construction costs, regulatory barriers and financing are the main headwinds right now,” said NAHB Debra Guerrero. Continue Reading Builder Confidence in Multifamily Market Down in Q1
Hilltop Residential Launches Multifamily Development Division
The company has appointed Eric Overton as managing partner of Hilltop Residential Development. Continue Reading Hilltop Residential Launches Multifamily Development Division
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