U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
The FHA share of total applications has a slight uptick to 17.5% from 17.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Study: America’s Best-Run City Is…
San Francisco was named the nation’s worst run city. Continue Reading Study: America’s Best-Run City Is…
‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
“I’m tempted to try to say something really profound and esoteric and I guess here it is — housing is good,” Ding said Continue Reading ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Affordability among both Black and Hispanic households increased to 11% in 2025, up from 10% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Oklahoma Property Tax Relief Measure Set for November Ballot
The ballot resolution would lower the maximum a property value can increase from 3% to 1.75% for primary residences and agricultural land. Continue Reading Oklahoma Property Tax Relief Measure Set for November Ballot
Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Demand for vacation homes is falling fastest in Florida. Continue Reading Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted that “rates are lower and have remained stable for weeks.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
NAR: Q1 Home Prices Up in 83% of Metro Markets
“Most metro markets continue to set new record highs for home prices,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR: Q1 Home Prices Up in 83% of Metro Markets
Q1 Home Equity Levels Down Slightly
The level of equity richness in homes was down in 47 states and the District of Columbia on a quarter-over-quarter basis. Continue Reading Q1 Home Equity Levels Down Slightly
Washington State Rent Cap Bill Signed into Law
The Rental Housing Association of Washington is considering legal action to challenge the new law. Continue Reading Washington State Rent Cap Bill Signed into Law
Active Listings in Washington, DC Metro Area Up 25.1% from Last Year
The median home sale price rose 4.1% year-over-year to $600,964 during the four weeks ending April 27. Continue Reading Active Listings in Washington, DC Metro Area Up 25.1% from Last Year
Roughly One-Third of Non-Homeowners Don’t Expect to Buy a Home in the Next Five Years
72% of respondents said it is a bad time to buy a house and 26% say it is a good time. Continue Reading Roughly One-Third of Non-Homeowners Don’t Expect to Buy a Home in the Next Five Years
Lennar Opens New 55+ Master-Planned Community in South Carolina
Pricing ranges from the mid $300,000s to low $600,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Opens New 55+ Master-Planned Community in South Carolina
No Laughing Matter: Jim Carrey Cuts Price Again on LA Estate
Carrey acquired the property in 1994 for $3.8 million and listed it in February 2023 for nearly $29 million. Continue Reading No Laughing Matter: Jim Carrey Cuts Price Again on LA Estate
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 11% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index was 12% higher. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
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