U.S. Housing Market
Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
“Builders continue to face several issues that include labor and lot shortages as well as elevated regulatory and material costs,” said NAHB’s Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
For 2025 as a whole, the state recorded an annual sales level of 271,590, an increase of 0.9% from the revised sales level of 269,170 reported in 2024. Continue Reading California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
New Report Finds Nearly Half of Renters Expect to Buy a Home Within 4 Years
Experian’s report also showed roughly 60% of today’s renters have near-prime or better scores. Continue Reading New Report Finds Nearly Half of Renters Expect to Buy a Home Within 4 Years
Builder Confidence Remains Flat
41% of builders were cutting prices in November, a record high in the post-Covid period and the first time this measure has passed 40%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Flat
Minnesota Property Taxes Could Rise by $1 Billion in 2026
Final property taxes will be determined by the end of the year, and it would be the highest increase of this decade if it holds. Continue Reading Minnesota Property Taxes Could Rise by $1 Billion in 2026
Tech Trends: Improving Real Estate Communications
This week, our Tech Trends round-up features new tools designed to improve the flow of information within the real estate environment. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Improving Real Estate Communications
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of Sept. 5, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The Most At-Risk Housing Markets Are In…
Close to half the markets considered least likely to decline fell in Virginia, Wisconsin and Tennessee. Continue Reading The Most At-Risk Housing Markets Are In…
Number of Homes Actively for Sale Up Nearly 36%
August marked the 10th consecutive month of inventory growth. Continue Reading Number of Homes Actively for Sale Up Nearly 36%
Pending Condo Sales Down as Inventory Expands
Florida and Texas lead the nation in declining condo sales. Continue Reading Pending Condo Sales Down as Inventory Expands
Mortgage Application Activity Up 1.6%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 14.6% from 15.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 1.6%
Historic Newport Mansion’s $10.8 Million Sale is Rhode Island’s Biggest of 2024
The Orchard last changed hands in 2018 for $4.35 million. Continue Reading Historic Newport Mansion’s $10.8 Million Sale is Rhode Island’s Biggest of 2024
Lennar Unveils New Townhome Community in Miami Metro Area
The two-story townhomes range from 1,330 to 1,545 square feet. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils New Townhome Community in Miami Metro Area
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 26-29
This week’s Hits and Misses include the California state government’s unique housing policy priorities and the debate over Fed rate cuts. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 26-29
MBA: Housing Affordability Improved in July
The national median mortgage payment for FHA loan applicants was $1,838 in July, down from $1,907 in June. Continue Reading MBA: Housing Affordability Improved in July
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