U.S. Housing Market
California Realtors Group Offers Grants to Help First-Time Buyers Cover Insurance Costs
The average amount of funds distributed on a first-come, first-served basis was roughly $1,625 per applicant. Continue Reading California Realtors Group Offers Grants to Help First-Time Buyers Cover Insurance Costs
Florida’s New Real Estate License Activity Up 42% Year-Over-Year
However, a data report from Casa Academy determined that 43% of the 2025 cohort now has inactive license records. Continue Reading Florida’s New Real Estate License Activity Up 42% Year-Over-Year
New York State’s Median Home Sales Price Hits Record High
The median sales price rose 8% year-over-year, increasing from $440,000 in June 2025 to a record $475,000 last month. Continue Reading New York State’s Median Home Sales Price Hits Record High
Union Home Mortgage Acquires Origination Assets of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp.
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Union Home Mortgage Acquires Origination Assets of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp.
Zillow: Housing Deficit Could Shrink 6% if Homes Were Built on its Empty Lot Listings
The majority of the empty lots are based in rural markets – 25.3% of all for-sale listings, compared to 13.6% in the suburbs and 9% in urban areas. Continue Reading Zillow: Housing Deficit Could Shrink 6% if Homes Were Built on its Empty Lot Listings
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
Former Detroit-Area Home of Longtime UAW President Walter Reuther Listed for $1.45 Million
The 2-acre estate features a 2,400-square-foot primary residence and a 1,500-square-foot guest house. Continue Reading Former Detroit-Area Home of Longtime UAW President Walter Reuther Listed for $1.45 Million
Report: Lennar Plans New Community at Site of Demolished Las Vegas Hotel
The builder is proposing a community of two-story single-family homes on a 29.5-acre property that was previously the site of the Eastside Cannery hotel and casino complex Continue Reading Report: Lennar Plans New Community at Site of Demolished Las Vegas Hotel
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% as of June 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
Foreclosure Filings Down Month-Over-Month But Continue Rising Year-Over-Year
“While foreclosure activity eased from April levels, the broader trend remains one of gradual year-over-year growth,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Down Month-Over-Month But Continue Rising Year-Over-Year
Median Sold Price in Mid-Atlantic Region Hits Record High
“While inventory is increasing, there are some markets where supply is still not keeping pace with demand,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Median Sold Price in Mid-Atlantic Region Hits Record High
Alec Baldwin Tries Another Price Cut to Sell His Hamptons Estate
The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom residence in Amagansett, New York was first listed for $29 million in 2022. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Tries Another Price Cut to Sell His Hamptons Estate
Maine Home Sales and Prices Hold Steady
A total of 1,206 single-family existing homes were sold in Maine last month, with a median sold price of $425,000. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales and Prices Hold Steady
Buyers Paying More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
Choosing a 15-year mortgage at today’s 5.87% rate would save $250,378 over a 30-year loan. Continue Reading Buyers Paying More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
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