U.S. Housing Market

Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Jan. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly

REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2026

“For buyers, easing rates and more options created opportunities that didn’t exist a year ago,” said REMAX CEO Erik Carlson. Continue Reading REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%

New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma

by Phil Hall | Nov 24, 2025

The measure’s proponents are seeking to have it included on the November 2026 ballot. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21

by Phil Hall | Nov 21, 2025

An affordability challenge in rural America, Canadian and American renters consider the pursuit of homeownership, and Arkansas realtors helping communities facing food insecurity. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21

St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters

by Phil Hall | Nov 21, 2025

Eligible tenants will receive funds for one-time assistance, equal to one month of rent, based on the federal government’s fair market rates established. Continue Reading St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4

by Phil Hall | Oct 4, 2024

Housing on the debate stage, FEMA in a financial hole and a rapper’s heavily discounted home sale are part of this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4

Two Kansas City Apartment Complexes Declare a Rent Strike

by Phil Hall | Oct 4, 2024

The tenants union is also targeting the FHFA and Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Two Kansas City Apartment Complexes Declare a Rent Strike

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...