U.S. Housing Market
Casino Contest Offers New $300,000 Home as Grand Prize
The winner has the option of choosing the new home or taking a $210,000 cash alternative. Continue Reading Casino Contest Offers New $300,000 Home as Grand Prize
Texas Median Price Down During 2025 While Sales Increased
Statewide, 335,390 homes were sold in 2025, an increase of 1.3% from one year before. Continue Reading Texas Median Price Down During 2025 While Sales Increased
Democrat Senator Calls on Trump to Declare National Emergency on Housing
The White House did not comment on Slotkin’s remarks or legislation. Continue Reading Democrat Senator Calls on Trump to Declare National Emergency on Housing
Multifamily Housing Proposed at Site of Shuttered Historic San Francisco Theater
The Empire Theater opened in 1925 and permanently closed in February 2021. Continue Reading Multifamily Housing Proposed at Site of Shuttered Historic San Francisco Theater
Builders Predict Construction Uptick in Single-Family Housing for 2026
“While mindful of some weakening for the labor market, the economy remains in solid shape,” said Robert Dietz, NAHB chief economist. Continue Reading Builders Predict Construction Uptick in Single-Family Housing for 2026
New York State Home Sales Rise Despite Smaller Inventory
The median sales price of homes rose 8.7% year-over-year to $435,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Rise Despite Smaller Inventory
Monthly Mortgage Payments Record First Annual Decline in 4 Years
Redfin said monthly payments dipped 0.1% dip from one year ago. Continue Reading Monthly Mortgage Payments Record First Annual Decline in 4 Years
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up Nearly 10%
11,575 homes were sold last month in the Keystone State, up 9.6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up Nearly 10%
Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of Aug. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
Existing Home Sales Inch Up, Breaking 4-Month Decline Streak
“Despite the modest gain, home sales are still sluggish,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Inch Up, Breaking 4-Month Decline Streak
Report: Florida HOA Fees Soaring Above National Median
Tampa’s median monthly HOA fee was up 17.2% year-over-year for the three months ending July 31. Continue Reading Report: Florida HOA Fees Soaring Above National Median
Zombie Foreclosure Rate Sinks in Q3
“Zombie foreclosures continue to be a mere blip on the radar screen,” said Rob Barber, CEO for ATTOM. Continue Reading Zombie Foreclosure Rate Sinks in Q3
GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
The updated standards will be implemented through a 24-month phased-in approach, with a fully effective date of Sept. 30, 2026. Continue Reading GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
Wider Inventory Helps Boost Virginia Home Sales
Last month saw the sale of 9,947 homes across the state, a 10.7% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Wider Inventory Helps Boost Virginia Home Sales
Alabama Records Sixth Straight Month of Rising Home Sales
Sales volume in July reached $1.51 billion. Continue Reading Alabama Records Sixth Straight Month of Rising Home Sales
