U.S. Housing Market
We Made Mortgage Lending Safer. Did We Make It Too Safe?
Mortgage lending is safer than it has been in decades. But as credit standards remain tight and fewer moderate-credit borrowers obtain mortgages, John G. Stevens asks whether the industry has become too good at avoiding risk. Continue Reading We Made Mortgage Lending Safer. Did We Make It Too Safe?
Foreclosure Starts Increased 10% Year-Over-Year
Nevada led the nation with one foreclosure filing for every 1,703 housing units. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Increased 10% Year-Over-Year
FTC Reaches Settlement in Antitrust Complaint Against Zillow and Redfin
“This settlement delivers better, quicker, more certain results for both renters and property management companies than we would have been able to achieve after prevailing at trial,” said FTC’s Daniel Guarnera. Continue Reading FTC Reaches Settlement in Antitrust Complaint Against Zillow and Redfin
Illinois’ Cook County Faces 32nd Consecutive Year of Property Tax Hikes
Within the city of Chicago, overall taxes rose $196 million, or 2.2%, which was below the rate of inflation for 2025. Continue Reading Illinois’ Cook County Faces 32nd Consecutive Year of Property Tax Hikes
Lennar Unveils New Single-Family Home Community in Georgia
Pricing starts in the mid-$200,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils New Single-Family Home Community in Georgia
Union Home Mortgage Acquires Origination Assets of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp.
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Union Home Mortgage Acquires Origination Assets of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp.
Zillow: Housing Deficit Could Shrink 6% if Homes Were Built on its Empty Lot Listings
The majority of the empty lots are based in rural markets – 25.3% of all for-sale listings, compared to 13.6% in the suburbs and 9% in urban areas. Continue Reading Zillow: Housing Deficit Could Shrink 6% if Homes Were Built on its Empty Lot Listings
AffordableHousing.com Adds Dedicated Rooms for Rent Marketplace
AffordableHousing.com is expanding its marketplace with a dedicated Rooms for Rent marketplace. According to the Boca Raton, Florida-based company, room rentals have traditionally been tucked within apartment and home listings or scattered across platforms with...
Report: Starter Home Market Is Down 300,000 Homes From 2019
“The starter home story looks completely different depending on where you’re standing,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: Starter Home Market Is Down 300,000 Homes From 2019
Maryland Home Sales Rise Amid Inventory Declines
Maryland’s buyers are spending more for residential properties, the average sales price up 3.8% year-over-year to $565,713. Continue Reading Maryland Home Sales Rise Amid Inventory Declines
Thompson Thrift Previews 300-Unit Savannah-Area Multifamily Community
Construction is expected to begin this month, with resident move-ins anticipated to begin in November 2027. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift Previews 300-Unit Savannah-Area Multifamily Community
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 13-17
Nationwide protests against data center construction, the expense of living in older houses, and two movie stars stuck with mansions no one wants to buy. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 13-17
Florida Home Sales Record Upswings for June and Q2
“Conditions still vary by community, price point and property type,” said 2026 Florida Realtors President Chuck Bonfiglio Jr. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Record Upswings for June and Q2
Multifamily Activity Fueled June Housing Starts
Privately-owned housing starts in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42 million, which is 19% above the revised May estimate of 1.19 million. Continue Reading Multifamily Activity Fueled June Housing Starts
Home Sales and Prices Surged Across Mid-Atlantic Region
The median sold price in June was $460,000, a 2.3% year-over-year increase and a new record high for the Bright MLS service area. Continue Reading Home Sales and Prices Surged Across Mid-Atlantic Region
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