U.S. Housing Market
Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
In 28 states and the District of Columbia, the number of zombie properties fell quarter-over-quarter. Continue Reading Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up During January
Mortgage applications for new home purchases during January were up by 19% from the prior month and up by 2% from one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally...
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
“So many of these properties, especially the vacant lots, just sit there for a while,” said Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. Continue Reading Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Independent Mortgage Banks Report Q1 Net Production Losses
The average production volume was $384 million per company in the first quarter. Continue Reading Independent Mortgage Banks Report Q1 Net Production Losses
Gallup Poll: Americans View Real Estate as Best Long-Term Investment
This is the tenth straight year that real estate topped the Gallup survey. Continue Reading Gallup Poll: Americans View Real Estate as Best Long-Term Investment
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.57%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
Home Sales Tumble While Median Prices Set a New Record
Sales of new single-family houses during April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 634,000. Continue Reading Home Sales Tumble While Median Prices Set a New Record
Report: Vermont Leads US for Mortgage Delinquencies
Vermont’s eastern neighbor, New Hampshire, recorded the lowest level of mortgage delinquencies. Continue Reading Report: Vermont Leads US for Mortgage Delinquencies
The Real Brokerage Launches Luxury Division
Real Luxury agents are expected to earn CLHMS designation. Continue Reading The Real Brokerage Launches Luxury Division
Sales Remain Strong in Florida’s Housing Market
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes was $429,900, up 4.9% year-over-year. Continue Reading Sales Remain Strong in Florida’s Housing Market
New York State Home Sales Enjoy Rare Uptick in April
This is only the second time in the last 32 months when closed sales have risen in year-over-year comparisons. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Enjoy Rare Uptick in April
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s First NYC Home is Listed for $5.5 Million
The couple bought the building in 1971 and lived there for two years. Continue Reading John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s First NYC Home is Listed for $5.5 Million
Existing Home Sales Down Despite Inventory Gains
The median existing home price for all housing types in April was $407,600. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down Despite Inventory Gains
