U.S. Housing Market
Florida Single-Family Home Sales Up 0.9% in 2025 While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop 5.9%
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in December was $415,000, unchanged from one year earlier. Continue Reading Florida Single-Family Home Sales Up 0.9% in 2025 While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop 5.9%
Santa Fe Compound Where Gene Hackman Died Listed for $6.25 Million
The 53-acre estate was purchased by Hackman in the 1990s. Continue Reading Santa Fe Compound Where Gene Hackman Died Listed for $6.25 Million
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
The statewide median home price ticked up 0.4% from $883,640 in September to $886,960 in October. Continue Reading California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
REMAX Finds 3.2% Year-Over-Year Rise in Home Sales
New listings were up 0.8% from October 2024 but were down by 0.5% from September. Continue Reading REMAX Finds 3.2% Year-Over-Year Rise in Home Sales
Florida Apartment Tower Transitions from Market Rate to Affordable Housing
The building is slated to receive $9 million in planned upgrades. Continue Reading Florida Apartment Tower Transitions from Market Rate to Affordable Housing
FHFA Releases Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard
The tool can be used in combination with the FHFA’s Public Use Database. Continue Reading FHFA Releases Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When is Celebrity Real Estate Deserving of Coverage?
Editor Phil Hall considers the pros and cons of covering celebrity-focused real estate stories. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When is Celebrity Real Estate Deserving of Coverage?
Report: Many Sellers Still Covering Buyer’s Agent Fee Despite NAR Settlement Changes
Redfin agents in the Dallas and Portland markets have seen instances of “3%” written on a lockbox. Continue Reading Report: Many Sellers Still Covering Buyer’s Agent Fee Despite NAR Settlement Changes
Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Commission Residence Listed at Nearly $2 Million
The Winslow House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Continue Reading Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Commission Residence Listed at Nearly $2 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 2-6
The multiple levels of illegal immigration’s effects on housing and a 1,700-page report on a deadly building fire are part of this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 2-6
Newsom Vetoes Bill to Provide Homebuying Assistance to Illegal Immigrants
The bill’s author, State Rep. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), sought to downplay the immigrant status nature of his bill. Continue Reading Newsom Vetoes Bill to Provide Homebuying Assistance to Illegal Immigrants
Toll Brothers Unveils New Community in Florida
Homes will be priced from $1.9 million, and the community is expected to open for sale in early 2025. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Unveils New Community in Florida
Where Have the Property Rights Gone?: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Property rights in the United States are at a critical juncture. Continue Reading Where Have the Property Rights Gone?: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Mauricio Umansky: ‘We’re Not Going to See Prices Go Down’
Umansky was skeptical about the Kamala Harris proposed tax credit for first-time buyers. Continue Reading Mauricio Umansky: ‘We’re Not Going to See Prices Go Down’














