U.S. Housing Market
Senate Adjourns for Recess, Leaving Fate of Housing Bill on Hold
The housing bill is one of several contentious pieces of legislation being left unresolved by the Senate. Continue Reading Senate Adjourns for Recess, Leaving Fate of Housing Bill on Hold
Property Tax Measure Added to North Carolina’s November Ballot
All 30 Republicans in the Senate plus a single Democrat voted in favor of the resolution. Continue Reading Property Tax Measure Added to North Carolina’s November Ballot
Mortgage Rates Rise to 9-Month High
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51% as of May 21. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to 9-Month High
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
North Carolina Gov. Stein Signs Executive Order to Address Housing Affordability
Executive Order No. 36 calls for interagency collaboration to address issues impacting housing supply, affordability, and access. Continue Reading North Carolina Gov. Stein Signs Executive Order to Address Housing Affordability
CertifID Debuts Platform to Support Entire Closing Transaction
“We are making sure that protection is woven into every step of the closing,” said Tyler Adams, CEO of CertifID. Continue Reading CertifID Debuts Platform to Support Entire Closing Transaction
Pending Home Sales Rise in April
Pending home sales in April were up by 1.4% from March and up by 3.2% from one year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and West, and declined in the South. Year-over-year...
California Median Home Price Sets New Record
Overall sales remained below the 300,000 mark for the 43rd consecutive month. Continue Reading California Median Home Price Sets New Record
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Wall Street Journal’s Strange Coverage of the Home Building Industry
The recent articles seek to criticize an entire industry based on isolated incidents with four companies. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Wall Street Journal’s Strange Coverage of the Home Building Industry
Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
At the metro level, the widest Gen Z-to-boomer divides cluster in waterfront retiree hubs. Continue Reading Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
“Down payments are falling as the housing market slowly tilts toward buyers,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,938 in March to $378,384 in April. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law
The new law replaces Iowa’s homestead tax credit with a 10% homestead property tax exemption up to $20,000. Continue Reading Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law
TurboHome Creates Interactive Prediction Game Out of San Francisco’s Housing Market
Participants can climb leaderboard rankings and compete for prizes such as tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Continue Reading TurboHome Creates Interactive Prediction Game Out of San Francisco’s Housing Market
