U.S. Housing Market
Florida Mansion, 5 NYC Properties Topped February’s Most Expensive Home Sales
The four most expensive homes sold last month brought in $50 million or more, while all 10 sold for north of $30 million. Continue Reading Florida Mansion, 5 NYC Properties Topped February’s Most Expensive Home Sales
New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low
The statewide median sales price last month was $425,000, unchanged from February 2025. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
Median Sale Price for Homes Hit Record High in 2025
Institutional investors were responsible for only 6.6% of last year’s home purchases, unchanged from one year earlier. Continue Reading Median Sale Price for Homes Hit Record High in 2025
Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s Last Home Sue LA to Overturn Historic Designation
The plaintiffs are asking the court to affirm their constitutional rights are being violated and grant them the order to proceed with their planned demolition. Continue Reading Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s Last Home Sue LA to Overturn Historic Designation
New York State Housing Inventory at 8-Month Low
The lack of available properties resulted in a 4.6% year-over-year decline in closed sales. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at 8-Month Low
Wisconsin Home Sales Inched Up in November
Also on the rise was the state’s median price – $310,000, up 8.8% from $279,900 in the prior year. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Inched Up in November
Existing Home Sales Up in November
Last month’s median existing home price for all housing types was $406,100. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in November
Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of Dec. 19. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas
Florida Home Sales and Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in November was $410,700. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales and Prices Decline
California Home Sales Record Largest Yearly Increase in Over Three Years
The statewide median price of $852,880 was down 4% from October but was up 3.8% from November 2023. Continue Reading California Home Sales Record Largest Yearly Increase in Over Three Years
Report: Home Affordability Worsened in Q4
The national median home price has climbed to $364,750 during the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Report: Home Affordability Worsened in Q4
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
The MBA reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in November were up 7.2% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.4%
Privately-owned housing starts were down 1.8% from October. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.4%
Builder Confidence Holds Steady
The component measuring sales expectations in the next six months rose to its highest level since April 2022. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady













