U.S. Housing Market
The Best State for Retirees Is…
Kentucky ranked last among the 50 states. Continue Reading The Best State for Retirees Is…
Illinois Home Sales Up 2%
For 2025, closed sales totaled 136,650, up 4.2% from the 131,194 transactions in 2024. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up 2%
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Homeowners in West Virginia paid the lowest average total real estate taxes at $1,044. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
If the latest tax hike goes into effect, homeowners in the Green Mountain State will have shouldered a 41% rise in property taxes over the past five years. Continue Reading Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Pending Home Sales Up 7.4%
Year-over-year, pending transactions were up by 2.6%. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up 7.4%
The BLVD Group Acquires New Hampshire Affordable Housing Community for $97 Million
This is the largest single bond-financed housing transaction in the state’s history. Continue Reading The BLVD Group Acquires New Hampshire Affordable Housing Community for $97 Million
FHLBank Dallas Awards $78.9 Million for Affordable Housing
The funding will create or rehabilitate 3,571 housing units. Continue Reading FHLBank Dallas Awards $78.9 Million for Affordable Housing
Mortgage Application Activity Flattens Out
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 43.1% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Flattens Out
The 2024 Housing Showdown: Comparing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s Economic Plans for Real Estate and Homeownership
Publisher John G. Stevens offers his opinion on housing’s impact on the 2024 presidential election. Continue Reading The 2024 Housing Showdown: Comparing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s Economic Plans for Real Estate and Homeownership
Kanye West Snags $35 Million Beverly Hills Mansion
The rapper’s off-market transaction secured a property in the Beverly Park North gated community. Continue Reading Kanye West Snags $35 Million Beverly Hills Mansion
The Amherst Group Begins 145-Home Community in Texas
The new homes will be available to interested buyers as soon as November. Continue Reading The Amherst Group Begins 145-Home Community in Texas
Data Reports: Home Prices Up, But Cooling
New York City again reported the highest annual gain among the 20 cities with an 8.1% increase in August. Continue Reading Data Reports: Home Prices Up, But Cooling
Guest Opinion: MBA Chief Broeksmit on the Election and Housing Policy
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit considers housing policy after Election Day. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: MBA Chief Broeksmit on the Election and Housing Policy
More Homes for Sale in Wisconsin, Yet Sales are Down
Year-to-date, home sales in Wisconsin are up 3.8% compared to the first nine months of 2023. Continue Reading More Homes for Sale in Wisconsin, Yet Sales are Down
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