U.S. Housing Market
Pending Home Sales Up 1.5% in March
Month-over-month pending home sales increased in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up 1.5% in March
Report: Land Prices Soared 77% Since the Pandemic
Raw land has appreciated the most of any development category, up 86.5% since the first quarter of 2019. Continue Reading Report: Land Prices Soared 77% Since the Pandemic
Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year
Half of the survey’s respondents (50%) said their home needs repairs or renovations that they can’t afford right now. Continue Reading Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year
Single-Family Housing Starts Up in December
An estimated 1.35 million housing units were started in 2025, which was 0.6% below the 2024 figure of 1.36 million. A Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up in December
NYC Mayor Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Hike if State Rejects His Call for a New Wealth Tax
The proposed property tax would be the city’s first hike since the late 2000s. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Hike if State Rejects His Call for a New Wealth Tax
JD Power: Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage Lenders is Down
Overall customer satisfaction with mortgage lenders was rated at a 727 level on a 1,000-point scale. Continue Reading JD Power: Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage Lenders is Down
Foreclosure Activity Up in October
Nevada led the states in foreclosures, where one in every 2,741 housing units with a filing. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up in October
Alaska’s Record-Breaking $15 Million Listing Features Hangar for Five Planes
“It’s very rare to see this kind of home on the market,” said listing agent David Matthys of Re/Max Dynamic Properties. Continue Reading Alaska’s Record-Breaking $15 Million Listing Features Hangar for Five Planes
NAR Chief Economist Predicts Rising Home Sales Over Next Two Years
Yun predicted mortgage rates will be “bouncing around 5.5%-6.5%.” Continue Reading NAR Chief Economist Predicts Rising Home Sales Over Next Two Years
Home Depot Foundation Invests $10 Million into Veterans-Focused Housing Needs
The foundation also announced plans to grow its mission with an updated commitment of $750 million to veteran causes by 2030. Continue Reading Home Depot Foundation Invests $10 Million into Veterans-Focused Housing Needs
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 4-8
This week’s Hits and Misses considers the election’s aftershocks, an attempt to stop new property taxes, and the life of an innovative business leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 4-8
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
The effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will likely impact the next quarterly report. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
Two New Partnerships Designed to Expand Homeownership Among Tribal Communities
According to Census Bureau data, 56.7% of Native American households owned their homes between 2015-2019. Continue Reading Two New Partnerships Designed to Expand Homeownership Among Tribal Communities
California Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in Q3
State residents needed a minimum annual income of $220,800 to qualify for the purchase of an $880,250 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in Q3
NAR: Nearly 90% of Metro Markets Saw Q3 Home Price Gains
“Home prices remain on solid ground as reflected by the vast number of markets experiencing gains,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR: Nearly 90% of Metro Markets Saw Q3 Home Price Gains
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