U.S. Housing Market
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
Stellar MLS in Data Access Pact with Miami Association of Realtors
. The collaboration between Florida’s two largest MLSs will expand listing visibility across Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Continue Reading Stellar MLS in Data Access Pact with Miami Association of Realtors
Developers of Manhattan’s Mixed-Use Freedom Plaza Commit to 1,080 Affordable Housing Units
The five-acre site will stretch from 38th to 41st Streets on First Avenue, just south of the United Nations headquarters complex Continue Reading Developers of Manhattan’s Mixed-Use Freedom Plaza Commit to 1,080 Affordable Housing Units
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Curious new legislation to encourage affordable housing, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s unlikely sense of humor, and Robert Redford’s impact on Utah real estate. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Austin Realtors Support Plan for Smaller Houses to Boost Affordable Homeownership
The median price for home sales in the Texas capital was $540,000. Continue Reading Austin Realtors Support Plan for Smaller Houses to Boost Affordable Homeownership
Rhode Island’s Housing Secretary: Our ‘Production Rate is Too Low’
“It’s been decades in the making,” said Stefan Pryor. Continue Reading Rhode Island’s Housing Secretary: Our ‘Production Rate is Too Low’
Florida and California Homeowners Report Higher Level of Problems with Insurance Carriers
Increased levels of natural disaster risks have prompted many insurers to stop doing business in Florida and California. Continue Reading Florida and California Homeowners Report Higher Level of Problems with Insurance Carriers
Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5% from one week earlier and the unadjusted index was up by 6%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
The average loan size for new homes was $405,400 in March. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
Housing Starts Plummet by 12.4%
“This is the largest month-over-month drop in housing starts since the Covid lockdowns,” said economist Dr. Anthony B. Sanders. Continue Reading Housing Starts Plummet by 12.4%
Maryland Home Sales Down Nearly 14%
The average sales price in March was $473,442, up 6.3% year-over-year. Continue Reading Maryland Home Sales Down Nearly 14%
Click n’ Close Adds Shared Appreciation Option to Down Payment Assistance Line
DPA with Share Appreciation is available through Click n’ Close’s retail and wholesale divisions. Continue Reading Click n’ Close Adds Shared Appreciation Option to Down Payment Assistance Line
Landsea Homes Adds Insurance Coverage to Financial Services Line
The new Landsea Insurance Agency is created in collaboration with Westwood Insurance Agency. Continue Reading Landsea Homes Adds Insurance Coverage to Financial Services Line
Thompson Thrift to Develop 276-Unit Multifamily Community in Vero Beach
The company plans to begin construction this month, with completion expected in summer 2026. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 276-Unit Multifamily Community in Vero Beach
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