U.S. Housing Market
New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
The BOOSTzer platform will go live on April 1. Continue Reading New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
“The single-family market has slowed as builders continue to deal with elevated construction costs while affordability conditions are a cause of concern for many potential home buyers,” said NAHB’s Bill Owens, Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
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%
Kamala Harris Drops $8.15 Million on Malibu Mansion
The area is home to prominent Hollywood stars and high-tech titans. Continue Reading Kamala Harris Drops $8.15 Million on Malibu Mansion
Mortgage Application Payments Down by Nearly 4%
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,056. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Down by Nearly 4%
Asking Rents for New Apartments at Lowest Level in 2 Years
Rents for one-bedroom apartments were down 9% year-over-year to $1,566. Continue Reading Asking Rents for New Apartments at Lowest Level in 2 Years
Report: Affordable Homeownership Remained Elusive in Q3
The national median price for single-family homes and condos was $365,000 in the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: Affordable Homeownership Remained Elusive in Q3
Forecast: California Homes Sales and Prices to Increase in 2025
The state’s median home price is forecast to soar by 4.6% to $909,400 next year. Continue Reading Forecast: California Homes Sales and Prices to Increase in 2025
Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Cardone noted “we are 4.2 million homes short in America.” Continue Reading Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance increased 1 basis point to 0.13% in August. Continue Reading Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
New Home Sales Down as Nearly Half of Listings Go Untouched for at Least 60 Days
Homes in West Palm Beach, Florida, spent a median 79 days on the market before finding a buyer. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down as Nearly Half of Listings Go Untouched for at Least 60 Days
New Orleans Mansion Featured in ‘American Horror Story’ is Sold
During the 1920s the property functioned as Soule Business College. Continue Reading New Orleans Mansion Featured in ‘American Horror Story’ is Sold
Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 20% from the previous week and was 175% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
Greystar Enters Pittsburgh’s Apartment Market with Ophelia
Ophelia is slated to begin preleasing in late 2025, with final completion targeted for early 2026. Continue Reading Greystar Enters Pittsburgh’s Apartment Market with Ophelia
