U.S. Housing Market
Tech Trends: All Eyes on AI
Four new developments related to artificial intelligence usage in the real estate industry. Continue Reading Tech Trends: All Eyes on AI
New Home Sales Plunged 10.5% in July
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $393,800. Continue Reading New Home Sales Plunged 10.5% in July
Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low
3.2% of properties in the second quarter were considered seriously underwater, unchanged from the first quarter but up from 2.7% in the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low
Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year
Also on the rise was the statewide median price – $360,000, up 6.8% from July 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $375,218 in June to $374,438 in July. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in July
BrightSky Residential Begins Leasing at Raleigh-Area BTR Community
The community offers two-story townhomes designed with three- and four-bedroom plans that are sized from 1,699 to 1,938 square feet. Continue Reading BrightSky Residential Begins Leasing at Raleigh-Area BTR Community
Atlantic Home Mortgage Debuts Lendtrain, a Refinance-Focused Platform
“Most homeowners do not need a sales call just to find out whether a refinance is worth exploring,” said Tony Davis, founder of Lendtrain. Continue Reading Atlantic Home Mortgage Debuts Lendtrain, a Refinance-Focused Platform
Discount-Hungry Homebuyers Paying More Attention to Foreclosure Listings
The median foreclosed home sold for 27.2% below its estimated value. Continue Reading Discount-Hungry Homebuyers Paying More Attention to Foreclosure Listings
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $66.3 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
This year’s AHP awards represent an increase over 2025’s activity, with $16.6 million more in funding supporting 14 additional developments and approximately 850 more affordable homes. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $66.3 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
Elon Musk’s Former Bel Air Estate Listed at Nearly $50 Million
The listed residence was built in 1990 and has seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a two-story library, a temperature-controlled 1,000-bottle wine cellar and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s Former Bel Air Estate Listed at Nearly $50 Million
Ex-Florida Appraiser Sentenced to 20 Years for Bank Fraud
Armando Martinez previously pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Continue Reading Ex-Florida Appraiser Sentenced to 20 Years for Bank Fraud
Report: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Are Gen Z
This youthful generation represents nearly one-third of all first-time homebuyer loans and 27% of FHA purchase lending. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Are Gen Z
89-Year-Old Homeowner Fighting Eminent Domain Seizure Effort by Arizona State University
Robert Young’s residence predates Arizona’s statehood. Continue Reading 89-Year-Old Homeowner Fighting Eminent Domain Seizure Effort by Arizona State University
America’s Most Stressed City Is…
The lowest stressed city was Fremont, California. Continue Reading America’s Most Stressed City Is…
The Mystery Buyer of All 138 Units in Miami’s Solaris Condominium Complex is Revealed
Ken Griffin reportedly paid an average of $875 per square foot between late 2002 and mid-2025, overpaying by more than 20% to take over the Solaris units. Continue Reading The Mystery Buyer of All 138 Units in Miami’s Solaris Condominium Complex is Revealed
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