U.S. Housing Market
Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
Looking ahead into 2026, Zillow expects slow but steady home value growth, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes to contribute to a nationwide improvement in affordability. Continue Reading Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Historic Baltimore Multifamily Community Sells for $5.95 Million
Built in 1927, The Baltimorean offers a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments with units averaging 385 square feet in size. Continue Reading Historic Baltimore Multifamily Community Sells for $5.95 Million
PulteGroup Expands Ohio Presence into Cincinnati
PulteGroup already has an Ohio presence in the Cleveland and Columbus markets. Continue Reading PulteGroup Expands Ohio Presence into Cincinnati
Thompson Thrift to Build Multifamily Community in Suburban Indianapolis
The company expects to welcome its first residents in February 2027. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Build Multifamily Community in Suburban Indianapolis
Lennar Opens New Master-Planned Community in Texas
Pricing begins in the mid $200,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Opens New Master-Planned Community in Texas
California Poised to Open Mortgage Assistance Program to Illegal Immigrants
Gov. Gavin Newsom has not publicly stated if he would sign the bill into law. Continue Reading California Poised to Open Mortgage Assistance Program to Illegal Immigrants
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 19-23
A new NAR leader, a jaw-dropping data revision and more Britons buying homes are part of the week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 19-23
Maine Home Sales Rise by Nearly 11%
The $399,250 median sales price in July was a 5.07% uptick from the $380,000 in July 2023. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Rise by Nearly 11%
New Home Sales Up, But Questions on Federal Data Arise
The median sales price of new houses sold in July was $429,800 while the average sales price was $514,800. Continue Reading New Home Sales Up, But Questions on Federal Data Arise
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop
Single-family existing homes were at a 4.6-months’ supply in July while condo-townhouse properties were at a 7.4-months’ supply. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop
New York State Home Sales Rise Despite Smaller Inventory
The median sales price of homes rose 8.7% year-over-year to $435,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Rise Despite Smaller Inventory
Monthly Mortgage Payments Record First Annual Decline in 4 Years
Redfin said monthly payments dipped 0.1% dip from one year ago. Continue Reading Monthly Mortgage Payments Record First Annual Decline in 4 Years
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up Nearly 10%
11,575 homes were sold last month in the Keystone State, up 9.6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up Nearly 10%
Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of Aug. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip














