U.S. Housing Market
Florida CFO to Voters: Don’t Fall for ‘Scare Tactics’ by Opponents of DeSantis Property Tax Proposal
The state’s leading business groups – including Florida Realtors, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and NFIB of Florida – have yet to take a public position on the subject. Continue Reading Florida CFO to Voters: Don’t Fall for ‘Scare Tactics’ by Opponents of DeSantis Property Tax Proposal
Engel & Völkers Americas in Marketing Partnership with Ring Security Products
“As two brands that greatly value community and safety, we’re incredibly excited to collaborate with Ring,” said Katelyn Castellano, chief marketing and performance officer at Engel & Völkers Americas. Continue Reading Engel & Völkers Americas in Marketing Partnership with Ring Security Products
Mortgage Rates Inch Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% as of April 9, down from last week when it averaged 6.46%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Down
Report: A Record 34% of February Home Sellers Reduced Their Listing Prices
Texas and Florida sellers were most likely to cut prices. Continue Reading Report: A Record 34% of February Home Sellers Reduced Their Listing Prices
Property Tax on Average Single-Family Home Increased 3% in 2025
Last year, $396.8 billion in property taxes were levied on more than 89.6 million single-family homes. Continue Reading Property Tax on Average Single-Family Home Increased 3% in 2025
Rep. Rosa DeLauro: GOP Continuing Resolution Will Raise Housing Costs and Fuel Evictions
“This blank check to unelected billionaire Elon Musk fails to lower the cost of housing,” said DeLauro. Continue Reading Rep. Rosa DeLauro: GOP Continuing Resolution Will Raise Housing Costs and Fuel Evictions
Report: America’s Wealthiest 1% Could Buy Up 99% of the Nation’s Homes
The wealthiest 1% own a disproportionate 13.4% share of US real estate. Continue Reading Report: America’s Wealthiest 1% Could Buy Up 99% of the Nation’s Homes
NYC Completed Nearly 34,000 New Homes in 2024
Only 15,626 permits for new housing were received last year. Continue Reading NYC Completed Nearly 34,000 New Homes in 2024
Report: Housing Supply Gap at Nearly 4 Million in 2024
Total housing starts last year were at their lowest level since 2020. Continue Reading Report: Housing Supply Gap at Nearly 4 Million in 2024
HUD Delays Biden’s Energy Codes Implementation for 6 Months
NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes called this “an important step forward to help ease the nation’s housing affordability crisis.” Continue Reading HUD Delays Biden’s Energy Codes Implementation for 6 Months
Maui Mayor: ‘Housing Remains One of the Most Pressing Challenges’
“The County is on track to contribute to nearly 620 completed units last year,” said Mayor Richard Bissen. Continue Reading Maui Mayor: ‘Housing Remains One of the Most Pressing Challenges’
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 3-7
A real estate agent gets slammed for insulting a waiter, another agent seeks to oust Los Angeles’ mayor, and a huge hole that needs to be filled. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 3-7
Harbert South Bay Partners to Construct San Francisco Area Luxury Senior Living Community
The Whitford of Dublin will host a groundbreaking ceremony on April 8. Continue Reading Harbert South Bay Partners to Construct San Francisco Area Luxury Senior Living Community
Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
The new initiative is a projected 5% increase over Habitat’s most recent baseline production of 3,482 housing units. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of March 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
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