U.S. Housing Market

Percentage of First-Time Homebuyers Falls to All-Time Low

by Phil Hall | Apr 15, 2026

35% of Gen Z buyers were single females, the highest share among all generations. Continue Reading Percentage of First-Time Homebuyers Falls to All-Time Low

Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity

by Phil Hall | Apr 15, 2026

The Refinance Index increased 5% and was 15% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity

Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January

by Phil Hall | Feb 12, 2026

The $396,800 median existing home price for all housing types was up 0.9% from one year ago ($393,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January

Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity

by Phil Hall | Feb 12, 2026

Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity

Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals

by Phil Hall | Feb 12, 2026

Updates from RESAAS, Matic, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Bevri. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4

by Phil Hall | Oct 4, 2024

Housing on the debate stage, FEMA in a financial hole and a rapper’s heavily discounted home sale are part of this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4

Two Kansas City Apartment Complexes Declare a Rent Strike

by Phil Hall | Oct 4, 2024

The tenants union is also targeting the FHFA and Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Two Kansas City Apartment Complexes Declare a Rent Strike

Kansas Home Sales and Prices Forecast to Rise in 2025

by Phil Hall | Oct 4, 2024

New single-family building permits in Kansas are expected to rise by 5% this year to 5,175 units. Continue Reading Kansas Home Sales and Prices Forecast to Rise in 2025

San Francisco DMV Field Office to Become Apartment Complex

by Phil Hall | Oct 4, 2024

The complex is expected to include approximately 372 residential units with a range of affordability levels. Continue Reading San Francisco DMV Field Office to Become Apartment Complex

Kanye West’s Malibu Property, Listed at $57 Million, Sells for $21 Million

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The home includes 1,500 square feet of outdoor decks with ocean views from every room. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Malibu Property, Listed at $57 Million, Sells for $21 Million

New Partnership Seeks to Create Thousands of Rental Housing Units

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

Azora Advenir is expected to deploy more than $3 billion over the next five years. Continue Reading New Partnership Seeks to Create Thousands of Rental Housing Units

Mortgage Rates Record Uptick

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.12% as of Oct. 3, up from last week when it averaged 6.08%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Uptick

Market Spotlight: Four New Regional Programs for Borrowers

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

A quartet of new regionally focused programs for current and prospective homeowners have been announced this week. Westerly, Rhode Island-based Washington Trust has expanded its RI Community Lending Program with the addition of I Luv RI Home Improvement Loans as home...