U.S. Housing Market
Foreclosure Filings Up 18% From One Year Ago
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 28,414 properties in April. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 18% From One Year Ago
Study Finds Greater Savings in Buying New Homes Versus Older Homes
The savings are primarily from the lower utility costs from newer energy-efficient construction and the delayed replacement of major systems. Continue Reading Study Finds Greater Savings in Buying New Homes Versus Older Homes
ICE Blamed for Austin Multifamily Property Going to Special Servicing
The 294-unit Villas Del Sol property fell delinquent on its Freddie Mac loan Continue Reading ICE Blamed for Austin Multifamily Property Going to Special Servicing
Mortgage Application Activity Down While Home Prices Continue to Rise
The national median single-family existing-home price rose 0.5% year-over-year to $404,300 in the first quarter. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down While Home Prices Continue to Rise
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Resolution to Drop Property Taxes for Disabled Veterans
Currently, only disabled veterans who were prisoners of war qualify for property tax exemption in Missouri. Continue Reading Missouri Lawmakers Consider Resolution to Drop Property Taxes for Disabled Veterans
Virginia Home Sales Up 7.4% in February
The statewide median sales price was $410,000, up 1.6% from February 2025. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 7.4% in February
Survey: 3 in 5 Fear Loss of Jobs to AI Will Impact Housing Market
Redfin cited estimates that predicted AI could displace up to 30% of US jobs, with 80% of workers affected in some way. Continue Reading Survey: 3 in 5 Fear Loss of Jobs to AI Will Impact Housing Market
Buffalo Mayor Floats 25% Property Tax Hike for Closing City’s Budget Deficit
To fill in the deficit, some proposals being considered include a $20 to $30 increase on property taxes. Continue Reading Buffalo Mayor Floats 25% Property Tax Hike for Closing City’s Budget Deficit
Maine Home Values Increased in February While Sales Declined
February’s home sales across the Northeast were down 4.1% year-over-year while the median sales price rose by 3.3% to $479,800. Continue Reading Maine Home Values Increased in February While Sales Declined
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
Kentucky Home Sales Up in February Despite Drop in New Listings
The median sales price in February was $272,000, up 8.58% month-over-month and up 6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up in February Despite Drop in New Listings
February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Conventional loans composed 49.4 % of loan applications and FHA loans composed 35.3%. Continue Reading February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Hoover’s Hatchery Unveils State-of-the-Art Chicken Coop for Your Fine-Feathered Tenants
The US backyard poultry market is now at approximately 11 million households, roughly 13% of the population. Continue Reading Hoover’s Hatchery Unveils State-of-the-Art Chicken Coop for Your Fine-Feathered Tenants
Home Flipping Activity at 5-Year Low
The typical flipped home netted $65,981 in gross profit, down from $77,000 in 2024. , Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity at 5-Year Low
eXp Realty to Offer ‘Coming Soon’ Pre-Market Listings in Three-Portal Syndication
“If a home is being marketed to the public, consumers deserve the opportunity to see it,” said Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty. Continue Reading eXp Realty to Offer ‘Coming Soon’ Pre-Market Listings in Three-Portal Syndication
