U.S. Housing Market
Las Vegas Home Sales and Prices Down Amid Expanded Listings
The median price of existing single-family homes was $481,995, a 0.6% drop from one year ago. Continue Reading Las Vegas Home Sales and Prices Down Amid Expanded Listings
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2
The HUD Secretary on a roll, pending home sales on the rise, and Warren Buffett calls it a day. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2
Maryland to See Average Increase of 12.7% on Property Tax Assessments
All 23 counties and Baltimore City will see increases in property values. Continue Reading Maryland to See Average Increase of 12.7% on Property Tax Assessments
Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
Mamdani also signed an executive order revoking all orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams following his indictment in September 2024 on federal corruption charges. Continue Reading Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 17%
The Refinance Index increased by a vibrant 35% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 17%
CFPB Issues Warning on Contract-for-Deed Transactions
Contract-in-deed transactions are covered by the federal Truth in Lending Act. Continue Reading CFPB Issues Warning on Contract-for-Deed Transactions
California Housing Affordability Sinks to 17-Year Low
On a year-over-year basis, statewide home prices jumped 9% from the second quarter of 2023. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Sinks to 17-Year Low
Rents Decline in All Bedroom Counts for First Time in 4 Years
The overall rental vacancy rate has remained at 6.6% for four consecutive quarters. Continue Reading Rents Decline in All Bedroom Counts for First Time in 4 Years
HUD Launches New Initiatives to Expand Affordable Housing
HUD launched a $250 million “Legacy Challenge” for transformative housing investments through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee. Continue Reading HUD Launches New Initiatives to Expand Affordable Housing
Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Q2 Home Price Gains
On the flip side, nearly 10% of markets experienced home price declines in the second quarter. Continue Reading Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Q2 Home Price Gains
California Bill Would Mandate Time Limit on Homebuyer Agent Contracts
Currently, 19 states require buyer representation agreements. Continue Reading California Bill Would Mandate Time Limit on Homebuyer Agent Contracts
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Why Did the CFPB Slam the Residential Solar Lender Sector?
Alas, the concept of one-size-fits-all doesn’t fit when it comes to solar energy. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Why Did the CFPB Slam the Residential Solar Lender Sector?
New Listing Activity Percolates Across Mid-Atlantic Region
Philadelphia’s number of active listings at the end of July was up 17.9% from last year. Continue Reading New Listing Activity Percolates Across Mid-Atlantic Region
Study: Most Homebuyers Find Properties That Fit Their Size Needs
NAHB Senior Economist Paul Emrath noted that “one-third of existing homes in the US. have less than 1,500 square feet of floor space.” Continue Reading Study: Most Homebuyers Find Properties That Fit Their Size Needs
