U.S. Housing Market
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
Zillow Signs Multiyear Partnership with Major League Baseball
Under the terms of the agreement, Zillow will become the official real estate and home rentals marketplace partner of MLB. Continue Reading Zillow Signs Multiyear Partnership with Major League Baseball
Florida Mansion, 5 NYC Properties Topped February’s Most Expensive Home Sales
The four most expensive homes sold last month brought in $50 million or more, while all 10 sold for north of $30 million. Continue Reading Florida Mansion, 5 NYC Properties Topped February’s Most Expensive Home Sales
New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low
The statewide median sales price last month was $425,000, unchanged from February 2025. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low
San Diego Apartment Property Acquired for $45 Million
The property was built in 1976 and still in its original condition. Continue Reading San Diego Apartment Property Acquired for $45 Million
Kanye West’s Former Malibu Residence Resells Less Than a Week After Being Listed
The property spans 4,201 square feet and is constructed of approximately 1,200 tons of concrete, 200 tons of steel reinforcement, and 12 massive pylons driven more than 60 feet into the sand. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Former Malibu Residence Resells Less Than a Week After Being Listed
Tiny Nebraska City Offers $50,000 Down Payment Aid to Attract Residents
Pawnee City received 115 applications between March 14-27, when its offer was made available. Continue Reading Tiny Nebraska City Offers $50,000 Down Payment Aid to Attract Residents
Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
“We’re seeing a steady increase in home buying activity, and it’s beyond what we would normally see from a seasonality perspective,” said Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending. Continue Reading Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
The CFPB’s about-face, an iconic retail chain’s downfall and the rescue of a derelict Frank Lloyd Wright home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
The revised forecast was mirrored by a mild upward revision for predicted existing home sales in 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
Andy Warhol’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Listed for Nearly $7 Million
Warhol lived at the property from 1960 to 1972. Continue Reading Andy Warhol’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Listed for Nearly $7 Million
Mixed Results in Latest Mortgage Rate Data
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13 Continue Reading Mixed Results in Latest Mortgage Rate Data
Realtor.com: Down Payment Levels Hit Record High in 2024
Realtor.com determined that buyers paid 14.4% as a share of purchase price. Continue Reading Realtor.com: Down Payment Levels Hit Record High in 2024
JP Morgan Real Estate Income Trust Acquires 2 Southeastern Residential Assets
The transactions mark JPMREIT’s fifth and sixth investments in the residential sector. Continue Reading JP Morgan Real Estate Income Trust Acquires 2 Southeastern Residential Assets














