U.S. Housing Market
Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
Mark Zuckerberg Drops $170 Million on Florida Estate
The property, which is still under construction, was launched in 2025 and was originally listed at $200 million. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg Drops $170 Million on Florida Estate
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
The coming year will see major changes in Congress, the Federal Reserve, and the housing market. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
“This program was built around what experienced originators consistently ask for: clarity, support, and fewer operational obstacles,” said CEO Jamie Cavanaugh. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
Study: One-Third of Property Managers Offer Concessions on Rental Housing
The new percentage is up significantly from July 2022 when the offering of at least one concession was at a 29-month low at 19.4%. Continue Reading Study: One-Third of Property Managers Offer Concessions on Rental Housing
New Study Names Massachusetts as the Best State to Live In
Louisiana ranked 50th on the list. Continue Reading New Study Names Massachusetts as the Best State to Live In
$35 Million Listing Breaks Illinois Record
The residence last changed hands in 2002 for $9.5 million. Continue Reading $35 Million Listing Breaks Illinois Record
Rising Interest Rates Blamed for Multifamily Developer Confidence Declines in Q2
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz opined that “financial markets may become more stable later in the year.” Continue Reading Rising Interest Rates Blamed for Multifamily Developer Confidence Declines in Q2
Mortgage Credit Availability at 9-Month High
MBA’s Joel Kan attributed the rise to “increased conventional loan offerings such as ARMs and cash-out refinance loans.” Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 9-Month High
Toll Brothers Opens Luxury Apartment Community in Dallas Suburb
The new community features 357 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Opens Luxury Apartment Community in Dallas Suburb
Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over a Year
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.47% as of Aug. 8. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over a Year
Report: Total US Home Value at $49.6 Trillion Record High
Cape Coral, Florida, was the only major metro with a year-over-year decline in total home value. Continue Reading Report: Total US Home Value at $49.6 Trillion Record High
Fannie Mae: Only 17% Believe Now is a Good Time for Homebuying
The percentage of respondents who said home prices will go up in the next 12 months decreased from 45% to 41%. Continue Reading Fannie Mae: Only 17% Believe Now is a Good Time for Homebuying
Home Sales and Prices Rise in Las Vegas
During July, Las Vegas Realtors found that 25.1% of all local property sales were cash transactions. Continue Reading Home Sales and Prices Rise in Las Vegas
