U.S. Housing Market
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
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 4-8
New listings on the rise, New York City’s mayor shoots his mouth off (twice), and the late Ted Turner’s property portfolio. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 4-8
Kentucky Home Sales Up in February Despite Drop in New Listings
The median sales price in February was $272,000, up 8.58% month-over-month and up 6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up in February Despite Drop in New Listings
February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Conventional loans composed 49.4 % of loan applications and FHA loans composed 35.3%. Continue Reading February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Hoover’s Hatchery Unveils State-of-the-Art Chicken Coop for Your Fine-Feathered Tenants
The US backyard poultry market is now at approximately 11 million households, roughly 13% of the population. Continue Reading Hoover’s Hatchery Unveils State-of-the-Art Chicken Coop for Your Fine-Feathered Tenants
California Records Highest Home Sales in Over 2 Years
The statewide median home price of $829,060 represented a 1.2% drop from January’s $838,850 price. Continue Reading California Records Highest Home Sales in Over 2 Years
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Save the CDFI Fund from Trump’s Chopping Block
This federal entity has no history of fraud or waste. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Save the CDFI Fund from Trump’s Chopping Block
Single-Family Housing Starts Up 11.4%
Single-family housing completions were at a rate of 1.06 million, a 7.1% uptick from the revised January rate of 995,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up 11.4%
New Rental Home Community Opening in Phoenix
Rents start at $2,710 per month. Continue Reading New Rental Home Community Opening in Phoenix
HUD and Interior Team to Identify Federal Lands for Developing Affordable Housing
20% of the nation’s landmass is owned by the Department of Interior. Continue Reading HUD and Interior Team to Identify Federal Lands for Developing Affordable Housing
Tariff Agita Drives Down Builder Confidence Levels
“Construction firms are facing added cost pressures from tariffs,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Tariff Agita Drives Down Builder Confidence Levels
NAR: Black Homeownership Rate Rising, But Still Below Other Demographics
The overall US homeownership rate was higher in 2023 (65.2%) than a decade ago (63.5% in 2013). Continue Reading NAR: Black Homeownership Rate Rising, But Still Below Other Demographics
Report: Fannie Mae Maintains Blacklist of Over 5,000 Condo Communities
Florida has more than 1,400 developments blacklisted, with California, Colorado, Hawaii and Texas rounding out the top five states. Continue Reading Report: Fannie Mae Maintains Blacklist of Over 5,000 Condo Communities
‘Seinfeld’-Inspired Fraudster Sentenced for Real Estate Scams
Thomas John Sfraga was also known by the alias TJ Stone. Continue Reading ‘Seinfeld’-Inspired Fraudster Sentenced for Real Estate Scams
Florida Lawmakers Consider Accessory Dwelling Units to Solve Affordable Housing Shortage
Under the legislation, ADUs would not be allowed in planned unit developments or master planned communities. Continue Reading Florida Lawmakers Consider Accessory Dwelling Units to Solve Affordable Housing Shortage
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