U.S. Housing Market

CertifID Debuts Platform to Support Entire Closing Transaction

by Phil Hall | May 20, 2026

“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

by Phil Hall | May 19, 2026

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...

Wan Bridge Unveils Plans for Dallas-Area Rental Home Community

by Phil Hall | Mar 18, 2026

Frontera Shores will offer a selection of two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans ranging from approximately 1,280 to 1,880 square feet. Continue Reading Wan Bridge Unveils Plans for Dallas-Area Rental Home Community

FHFA Offers Home Insurance Rule Updates to ‘Fix Expensive, Stupid Biden-Era Requirements’

by Phil Hall | Mar 18, 2026

“Thanks to President Trump’s landslide victory, we are replacing a disruptive and expensive Biden insurance mandate with commonsense policies for today’s market,” said FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Continue Reading FHFA Offers Home Insurance Rule Updates to ‘Fix Expensive, Stupid Biden-Era Requirements’

REMAX: Homes Sold Faster During February Amid Fewer New Listings

by Phil Hall | Mar 18, 2026

“With spring on the horizon, we started to see the market regain some momentum, particularly in how quickly homes are selling,” said Chris Lim, president of REMAX. Continue Reading REMAX: Homes Sold Faster During February Amid Fewer New Listings

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up 3.9% in September

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

New York City again reported the highest annual gain among the 20 cities with a 7.5% increase in September. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up 3.9% in September

GSEs Publish Underserved Markets Plans for Next 4 Years

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has published plans to extend housing access in rural underserved markets, enhance their support for...

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Biden and Trudeau Rewrite Their Housing Policy Histories

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

Editor Phil Hall questions the rewriting of recent history by the US president and Canadian prime minister. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Biden and Trudeau Rewrite Their Housing Policy Histories

DC-Based Airbnb Host Tries to Start Boycott of Trump Supporters Ahead of Inauguration

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

To date, only four people have signed up to participate in the boycott. Continue Reading DC-Based Airbnb Host Tries to Start Boycott of Trump Supporters Ahead of Inauguration

Zillow Forecasts Homebuying Upswing for 2025

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

Zillow is predicting 4.3 million in existing home sales during the coming year. Continue Reading Zillow Forecasts Homebuying Upswing for 2025

$15.85 Million Home Sale Breaks Record for North Carolina

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

The transaction supersedes North Carolina’s previous record-breaking sale price for a $14 million transaction that closed in October. Continue Reading $15.85 Million Home Sale Breaks Record for North Carolina

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 18-22

by Phil Hall | Nov 22, 2024

This week’s Hits and Misses covers the intersection of real estate and politics in Washington, Ottawa, Sacramento and Animal Crossing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 18-22