U.S. Housing Market

New Reports Detail How LA Wildfires Changed Local Housing Market

by Phil Hall | Dec 30, 2025

A new wave of investors has turned up in search of real estate bargains. Continue Reading New Reports Detail How LA Wildfires Changed Local Housing Market

Iowa Home Sales Decline While Prices Rise 7%

by Phil Hall | Dec 30, 2025

Median sales price increased 7% to $244,950 in November from the $229,000 of one year before. Continue Reading Iowa Home Sales Decline While Prices Rise 7%

Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2025

This is the second time in a year that Wendy’s began closing scores of restaurants. Continue Reading Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants

Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2025

“Credit availability in October rose to its highest level since 2022 as investors broadened their loan offerings over the month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 3-7

by Phil Hall | Nov 7, 2025

Fewer first-time buyers in the housing market, the firing of the FHFA’s inspector general, and the comeback for a historic Salt Lake City theater. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 3-7

Kansas Home Sales and Prices Forecast to Rise in 2025

by Phil Hall | Oct 4, 2024

New single-family building permits in Kansas are expected to rise by 5% this year to 5,175 units. Continue Reading Kansas Home Sales and Prices Forecast to Rise in 2025

San Francisco DMV Field Office to Become Apartment Complex

by Phil Hall | Oct 4, 2024

The complex is expected to include approximately 372 residential units with a range of affordability levels. Continue Reading San Francisco DMV Field Office to Become Apartment Complex

Kanye West’s Malibu Property, Listed at $57 Million, Sells for $21 Million

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The home includes 1,500 square feet of outdoor decks with ocean views from every room. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Malibu Property, Listed at $57 Million, Sells for $21 Million

New Partnership Seeks to Create Thousands of Rental Housing Units

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

Azora Advenir is expected to deploy more than $3 billion over the next five years. Continue Reading New Partnership Seeks to Create Thousands of Rental Housing Units

Mortgage Rates Record Uptick

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.12% as of Oct. 3, up from last week when it averaged 6.08%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Uptick

Market Spotlight: Four New Regional Programs for Borrowers

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

A quartet of new regionally focused programs for current and prospective homeowners have been announced this week. Westerly, Rhode Island-based Washington Trust has expanded its RI Community Lending Program with the addition of I Luv RI Home Improvement Loans as home...