U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series help seniors consider housing options. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
“Unfortunately, this month’s turmoil in the Middle East has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which in turn could impact overall affordability in the months ahead,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Updates from RESAAS, Matic, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Bevri. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes 10% Reduction in Property Taxes for Seniors
The governor’s office added the proposal is Michigan’s largest property tax break in over a decade. Continue Reading Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes 10% Reduction in Property Taxes for Seniors
Foreclosed and Vacant Properties Were a Tiny Percent of Q1 Housing Market
Currently, only one in every 14,668 homes across has been vacated due to foreclosure. Continue Reading Foreclosed and Vacant Properties Were a Tiny Percent of Q1 Housing Market
Zillow: 62% of Black Buyers Purchased Their First Home in 2024
Zillow found that St. Louis was the most affordable housing market for typical Black households last year. Continue Reading Zillow: 62% of Black Buyers Purchased Their First Home in 2024
RE/MAX: New Listings and Inventory Up in January
The markets with the biggest year-over-year increase in new listings percentage were Seattle (+32.9%), Anchorage (+29.0%), and Des Moines (+28.4%). Continue Reading RE/MAX: New Listings and Inventory Up in January
Ground Broken for New 770-Acre Master-Planned Community in Texas
The community will include approximately 2,400 single-family home lots. Continue Reading Ground Broken for New 770-Acre Master-Planned Community in Texas
California Home Sales Slumped in January
January’s statewide median price of $838,850 was down 2.6% from December’s $861,020. Continue Reading California Home Sales Slumped in January
Buyers Willing to Pay Nearly 4% More for a Remodeled Home Rather Than a Fixer-Upper
Zillow found that remodeled listings on its platform generated 26% more daily saves. Continue Reading Buyers Willing to Pay Nearly 4% More for a Remodeled Home Rather Than a Fixer-Upper
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 8.4%
Single-family housing completions in January were at a rate of 982,000, a 7.1% rise from the revised December rate of 917,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 8.4%
Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels Go in Decline
The MBA reported the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased to 0.40% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels Go in Decline
Thompson Thrift to Develop 255-Unit Multifamily Community in Denver Suburb
tack at Wheat Ridge will be the company’s 20th Colorado location. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 255-Unit Multifamily Community in Denver Suburb
Builder Confidence Declines Amid Tariff and Housing Cost Concerns
February’s reading is the lowest level for the HMI in five months. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Declines Amid Tariff and Housing Cost Concerns













