U.S. Housing Market
New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
The statewide median sales price rose 7.2% year-over-year to $445,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
December’s New Home Sales Down 1.7%
An estimated 679,000 new homes were sold in 2025, a 1.1% dip from the 2024 figure of 686,000. Continue Reading December’s New Home Sales Down 1.7%
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
The portfolio was aggregated over the last 12 months and encompasses diverse neighborhoods including Nob Hill, Russian Hill, The Castro, Potrero Hill, Hayes Valley, and the Sunset and Richmond Districts. Continue Reading Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Poll: Massachusetts Voters Voice Greatest Concerns Over Housing Challenges
Difficulties in obtaining affordable housing were cited by buyers and renters. Continue Reading Poll: Massachusetts Voters Voice Greatest Concerns Over Housing Challenges
Hedge Fund Executive Lists Private Connecticut Island for $35 Million
Bridgewater Associates’ Greg Jensen acquired the property in 2018 for roughly $22 million. Continue Reading Hedge Fund Executive Lists Private Connecticut Island for $35 Million
National Apartment Association Pushes Back on Biden’s Remarks About Rental Housing
“It’s far past time to remove politics from housing and help America’s renters,” the group said. Continue Reading National Apartment Association Pushes Back on Biden’s Remarks About Rental Housing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 27-31
This week’s Hits and Misses includes a new scholarship program for aspiring teen real estate professionals and a housing finance agency in turmoil. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 27-31
More Renters Are Staying Put Longer
“The uptick in tenure is beneficial for renters and their landlords,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. Continue Reading More Renters Are Staying Put Longer
Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
Baby boomers were the least likely to comparison shop (28%) while millennials were most likely. Continue Reading Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
Groundbreaking at Austin-Area Micro-Home Rental Community
Residents in the new development will be able to rent one- or two-bedroom units. Continue Reading Groundbreaking at Austin-Area Micro-Home Rental Community
Maui County Donates 7 Lots to Nonprofit for Affordable Housing
The nonprofit plans will develop 50 homes on the lots for sale as residential homes to low- and moderate-income households. Continue Reading Maui County Donates 7 Lots to Nonprofit for Affordable Housing
Katharine Hepburn’s Former NYC Home Listed for $7.2 Million
Hepburn’s estate sold the property in 2004 for $3.9 million. Continue Reading Katharine Hepburn’s Former NYC Home Listed for $7.2 Million
CoreLogic: 32.7 Million Homes Face Damage Risk in 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The depth and scope of at-risk properties equates to a combined reconstruction cost of $10.8 trillion. Continue Reading CoreLogic: 32.7 Million Homes Face Damage Risk in 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season











