U.S. Housing Market

Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%

by Phil Hall | Apr 29, 2026

The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%

by Phil Hall | Apr 29, 2026

“We are removing a significant regulatory barrier that added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction

by Phil Hall | Mar 4, 2026

The development encompasses studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes, including 70 income-aligned residences. Continue Reading Fairfield Debuts 297-Unit Apartment Community in Denver Suburb

by Phil Hall | Mar 4, 2026

The program is offered through the company’s wholly owned subsidiary Linkhome Mortgage Inc., a California-licensed mortgage company. Continue Reading Linkhome Holdings Debuts ‘Buy Before Sell’ Program

by Phil Hall | Mar 4, 2026

Investors were buying more homes on the West Coast, with upswings in Seattle (a 37% year-over-year increase), Portland, OR (up 27%), and San Francisco (up 24%). Continue Reading Investor Home Purchasing Up by Only 2% During Q4 2025

by Phil Hall | Jan 24, 2025

The real estate agent was not identified by Bonta’s office, although media reports identified him as Mike Kobeissi of Kobeissi Properties. Continue Reading California Attorney General Charges Real Estate Agent with Price Gouging Wildfire Victims

by Phil Hall | Jan 24, 2025

The median price rose 13% to $305,000, the strongest price appreciation of the year. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up 9.2% Year-Over-Year

by Phil Hall | Jan 23, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.96% as of Jan. 23. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%

by Phil Hall | Jan 23, 2025

The median home price increased year-over-year by 4.9% percent in 2024, reaching a new record high of $350,000. Continue Reading Home Selling Profits Down in 2024 Despite Price Gains

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2025

Among the nation’s 44 major metros, the Texas capital of Austin was identified by Redfin as the most affordable. Continue Reading Report: Renters Need to Earn $63,680 to Afford a Typical Apartment

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2025

“Almost 43% of borrowers in forbearance were there due to a natural disaster,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2025

A major downside of the new arrivals is the absence of housing to accommodate an expanded population. Continue Reading Forecast: Utah’s Population to Grow by Half-Million Over Next 9 Years

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2025

Joe Law Jefferson pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and one count of failure to file a tax return last August. Continue Reading Nashville Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Covid-Era Rental Assistance Fraud