U.S. Housing Market
Zombie Foreclosure Rate Increased During Q2
Approximately 1.4 million homes, or 1.3% of US residential properties, were vacant in the second quarter of the year. According to new data from ATTOM, that percentage was unchanged from both the first quarter and from the second quarter of 2025. Out of the national...
New Report Tracks Slowing in Home Sale Agreement Cancelations
April’s cancelation rate tied with January for the lowest level of contract cancellations since September 2024. Continue Reading New Report Tracks Slowing in Home Sale Agreement Cancelations
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down Amid Decline in New Listings
“The outlook for the spring homebuying season in the Mid-Atlantic has become cloudier,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down Amid Decline in New Listings
Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Trend Upwards
The number of homes on the market last month totaled 33,971, up by nearly 2% from February 2025 and up by 5.5% from January. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Trend Upwards
Report: Hispanic Homeownership at New Record High
2025 marked the largest single-year increase in Hispanic homeownership since the US Census Bureau started tracking this data. Continue Reading Report: Hispanic Homeownership at New Record High
Maine Home Sales Up 6.81% in November
The statewide median sales price last month was $385,000. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Up 6.81% in November
New Single-Family Home Sales Up in November
The median sales price of new houses sold in November was $402,600 while the average sales price was $484,800. Continue Reading New Single-Family Home Sales Up in November
Home Sales in Virginia Up 13% Year-Over-Year
The median sales price in Virginia last month was $415,000, up $30,000 from November 2023. Continue Reading Home Sales in Virginia Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 16-20
NAR’s image problems, the Chicago mayor’s learning curve and political tumult in Canada top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 16-20
D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
The first homes in Viridian are expected to be available for sale in January. Continue Reading D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
Alabama Home Sales Up, Reversing Three-Month Decline
Alabama saw 416 foreclosures in November, down by 3.7% from the prior month and a 22.2% annual decrease. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up, Reversing Three-Month Decline
New York State Housing Inventory at 8-Month Low
The lack of available properties resulted in a 4.6% year-over-year decline in closed sales. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at 8-Month Low
Wisconsin Home Sales Inched Up in November
Also on the rise was the state’s median price – $310,000, up 8.8% from $279,900 in the prior year. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Inched Up in November
Existing Home Sales Up in November
Last month’s median existing home price for all housing types was $406,100. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in November
Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of Dec. 19. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas













