U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 15-19
An optimistic forecast for the housing market, a little state with a big property tax burden, and a new book for kids who are about to move to a new neighborhood. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 15-19
Chip and Joanna Gaines List 3 Texas Properties for Sale
The Historic Waco Castle, also known as Cottonland Castle, is being offered for $2.7 million. Continue Reading Chip and Joanna Gaines List 3 Texas Properties for Sale
Florida’s Closed and Pending Home Sales Increased in May
May marked the ninth month in a row that closed sales rose year-over-year in both property categories. Continue Reading Florida’s Closed and Pending Home Sales Increased in May
Single-Family Housing Starts Dropped 1.9% in May
“The decline in housing starts aligns with NAHB’s latest builder survey, which showed builder sentiment weakening further in June,” said Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Dropped 1.9% in May
HUD Proposes Updating the Definition of Manufactured Home for Multistory Construction
The comment period on the proposed rule ends on Aug. 11. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Updating the Definition of Manufactured Home for Multistory Construction
Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
The FHA share of total applications inched up to 17.9% from 17.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
The platform’s products include conventional and jumbo loans, construction financing, commercial lending, bridge loans, FHA and VA loans. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Activity Rises in April
“While the spring housing market got off to a slow start, both buyers and sellers were much more eager in April,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Activity Rises in April
eXp Expands Brokerage Presence in California and Canada
The company debuted two new NextHome franchises in California and welcomed Edmonton-based Initia Real Estate into its network. Continue Reading eXp Expands Brokerage Presence in California and Canada
Report: NYC Mayor Mamdani Drops Plan for 9.5% Property Tax Hike
The property tax hike would require approval from the state government. Continue Reading Report: NYC Mayor Mamdani Drops Plan for 9.5% Property Tax Hike
Maine’s Home Sales and Prices Up in April
The median sales price statewide increased 2.72% to $410,865 from the April 2025 price of $400,000. Continue Reading Maine’s Home Sales and Prices Up in April
Blackstone Subsidiary Launches Lending Platform for Homebuilders
The new lending platform is supported by BREDS’ portfolio company, Brio Homebuilder Solutions, Continue Reading Blackstone Subsidiary Launches Lending Platform for Homebuilders
Existing Home Sales Inch Up by 0.2%
The $417,700 median existing-home price for all housing types marked a 0.9% increase from one year ago. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Inch Up by 0.2%
Redfin Listings Now Include Sunscore, a Property-Level Analysis of Natural Light
Sunscore is now available on all for-sale homes listed on Redfin.com and will be available on Redfin’s iPhone and Android apps later this year. Continue Reading Redfin Listings Now Include Sunscore, a Property-Level Analysis of Natural Light
New Platform Tracks Remodeling Activity by State
California is the top state for remodeling based on total share, with 8% of the market at a $22.1 billion volume. Continue Reading New Platform Tracks Remodeling Activity by State
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