U.S. Housing Market
Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
The property is now being offered at $19.9 million. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Former NYC Home of Lena Horne Listed for $1.2 Million
The 2,276-square-foot Tudor-Style house in the Addisleigh Park section of the St. Albans neighborhood in Queens was built in 1935 and includes six bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Continue Reading Former NYC Home of Lena Horne Listed for $1.2 Million
Nationwide Median Price Up Slightly During October
New listings rose 10.1% year-over-year last month, marking the highest October listing volume since 2021. Continue Reading Nationwide Median Price Up Slightly During October
Foreclosure Activity Rises Year-Over-Year for Eighth Straight Month
Lenders repossessed 3,872 properties through completed foreclosures last month, up 32% from October 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises Year-Over-Year for Eighth Straight Month
HUD Launches New Initiatives to Expand Affordable Housing
HUD launched a $250 million “Legacy Challenge” for transformative housing investments through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee. Continue Reading HUD Launches New Initiatives to Expand Affordable Housing
Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Q2 Home Price Gains
On the flip side, nearly 10% of markets experienced home price declines in the second quarter. Continue Reading Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Q2 Home Price Gains
California Bill Would Mandate Time Limit on Homebuyer Agent Contracts
Currently, 19 states require buyer representation agreements. Continue Reading California Bill Would Mandate Time Limit on Homebuyer Agent Contracts
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Why Did the CFPB Slam the Residential Solar Lender Sector?
Alas, the concept of one-size-fits-all doesn’t fit when it comes to solar energy. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Why Did the CFPB Slam the Residential Solar Lender Sector?
New Listing Activity Percolates Across Mid-Atlantic Region
Philadelphia’s number of active listings at the end of July was up 17.9% from last year. Continue Reading New Listing Activity Percolates Across Mid-Atlantic Region
Study: Most Homebuyers Find Properties That Fit Their Size Needs
NAHB Senior Economist Paul Emrath noted that “one-third of existing homes in the US. have less than 1,500 square feet of floor space.” Continue Reading Study: Most Homebuyers Find Properties That Fit Their Size Needs
Study: One-Third of Property Managers Offer Concessions on Rental Housing
The new percentage is up significantly from July 2022 when the offering of at least one concession was at a 29-month low at 19.4%. Continue Reading Study: One-Third of Property Managers Offer Concessions on Rental Housing
New Study Names Massachusetts as the Best State to Live In
Louisiana ranked 50th on the list. Continue Reading New Study Names Massachusetts as the Best State to Live In
$35 Million Listing Breaks Illinois Record
The residence last changed hands in 2002 for $9.5 million. Continue Reading $35 Million Listing Breaks Illinois Record
Rising Interest Rates Blamed for Multifamily Developer Confidence Declines in Q2
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz opined that “financial markets may become more stable later in the year.” Continue Reading Rising Interest Rates Blamed for Multifamily Developer Confidence Declines in Q2
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