U.S. Housing Market
President Trump’s Former Connecticut Mansion to be Demolished and Replaced
The 19,773-square-foot waterfront residence in the affluent New York City suburb of Greenwich was built in 1939. Continue Reading President Trump’s Former Connecticut Mansion to be Demolished and Replaced
New Home Purchase Activity Slowed in May
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $378,384 in April to $372,825 in May. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Activity Slowed in May
Indiana Tops the Realtor.com Affordability & Homebuilding Report Card Rankings
New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Connecticut and California all carried F grades for the second consecutive year. Continue Reading Indiana Tops the Realtor.com Affordability & Homebuilding Report Card Rankings
Q1 Title Insurance Premiums Totaled $4.5 Billion
The title insurance industry paid nearly $151 million in claims during the first quarter, down from about $161 million in claims paid during the same period one year earlier. Continue Reading Q1 Title Insurance Premiums Totaled $4.5 Billion
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 8-12
A new CFPB director is named, New York City nuns address the affordable housing shortage, and Alec Baldwin tries once more to sell his Hamptons estate. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 8-12
FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program
For this year’s program, $51 million is available, with allocations of up to $2 million per project. Continue Reading FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
The end of a burdensome housing policy, the launch of a deed theft prevention agency, and Alaskan homeowners carrying more mortgage debt. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Launches Home Purchase Assistance Loan
K-DATE provides a non-amortizing loan that is deferred for up to 30 years and becomes due and payable when the home is sold, refinanced or the first mortgage is paid in full. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Launches Home Purchase Assistance Loan
Tennessee-Based MLS Realtracs Expands Coverage Nationwide
Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP) and United Real Estate have committed to contributing their listings to the Realtracs platform. Continue Reading Tennessee-Based MLS Realtracs Expands Coverage Nationwide
San Francisco’s Luxury Home Market Posts 22% Year-Over-Year Sales Spike
The median luxury sale price in San Francisco in March was $6.8 million, up 9% from one year earlier. Continue Reading San Francisco’s Luxury Home Market Posts 22% Year-Over-Year Sales Spike
Mortgage Rates Take Another Upturn
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of April 30, up from last week when it averaged 6.23%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Upturn
Report: Homebuyer Affordability Declined in March
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,145. Continue Reading Report: Homebuyer Affordability Declined in March
New Listings Increased in April as Median Home Prices Declined
“Compared to last year, 2026 has seen both fewer price cuts and lower median list prices,” said Jake Krimmel, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading New Listings Increased in April as Median Home Prices Declined
Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use New Jersey Community
The first move-ins are anticipated for mid-2028. Continue Reading Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use New Jersey Community
RentCafe Debuts ChatGPT App
“Our goal has always been to simplify the renting journey,” said Esther Bonardi, vice president of marketing at RentCafe. Continue Reading RentCafe Debuts ChatGPT App
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