U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% as of June 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
Foreclosure Filings Down Month-Over-Month But Continue Rising Year-Over-Year
“While foreclosure activity eased from April levels, the broader trend remains one of gradual year-over-year growth,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Down Month-Over-Month But Continue Rising Year-Over-Year
Southern Impression Homes Completes First Phase of 213-Unit Dallas-Area BTR Community
Southern Impression Homes is a subsidiary of Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry, which acquired an 80% interest in the company in 2023. Continue Reading Southern Impression Homes Completes First Phase of 213-Unit Dallas-Area BTR Community
Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
Development is slated to begin this summer, with home sales commencing early next year with prices expected to start in the $700,000s. Continue Reading Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
The median sales price increased to $440,000 last month, which was $10,000 (2.3%) higher than February and $5,000 (1.1%) more than March 2025. Continue Reading REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
Survey: 70% of Homeowners Think This is a Good Time to Sell Their Properties
81% of respondents think they will get their asking price or more. Continue Reading Survey: 70% of Homeowners Think This is a Good Time to Sell Their Properties
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 7-11
Selling stocks to buy a house, the continued delay on confirming the new CFPB director, and layoffs at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 7-11
Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
Prices have increased for 21 consecutive months, with price appreciation peaking at 5.6% in December. Continue Reading Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA) reintroduced the bill. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Zillow Bans Private Listings from Platform
eXp Realty has become the first brokerage to align itself with Zillow’s new policy. Continue Reading Zillow Bans Private Listings from Platform
Pending Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic Region Up by Nearly 40%
“Falling mortgage rates could give the housing market a boost this spring,” said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic Region Up by Nearly 40%
DR Horton Begins Pre-Selling New Community in Texas
The company added that pricing on the lots begin in the high $300,000s. Continue Reading DR Horton Begins Pre-Selling New Community in Texas
Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Lenders repossessed 9,691 properties through foreclosure (REO) in first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
“Without a doubt, if this property tax goes into effect, many will be forced to foreclose on their homes,” said the Washington State Republican Party. Continue Reading Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
Survey: 44% of Sellers Would Work with Agent That Has a Violent Criminal Record
The survey found 51% of sellers would work with agents who refuse to provide references. Continue Reading Survey: 44% of Sellers Would Work with Agent That Has a Violent Criminal Record
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