U.S. Housing Market
Maine Home Sales Slowed but Not Stopped by January’s Bitter Winter Weather
The median sales price last month was $389,000, a 0.65% rise from the $386,500 price recorded in January 2025. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Slowed but Not Stopped by January’s Bitter Winter Weather
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
Here’s a radical idea on how to approach the question of affordable homeownership: let the market correct itself. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
Boston’s Median Sales Price on Single-Family Homes at Record-Breaking $950K
The previous record high price for single-family homes in this market was $910,000 in July 2023. Continue Reading Boston’s Median Sales Price on Single-Family Homes at Record-Breaking $950K
Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“VA refinances had a double-digit increase for the third consecutive week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Median Asking Rents Down for Ninth Straight Month
Rents remain only $33 (-1.9%) below their August 2022 peak. Continue Reading Median Asking Rents Down for Ninth Straight Month
Global Tiny Home Market Forecast to Grow by $4.82 Billion
“Mobile homes play a critical role in the affordable housing market in various countries,” said the research report. Continue Reading Global Tiny Home Market Forecast to Grow by $4.82 Billion
VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
The circular is planned to be issued by June 12. Continue Reading VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
Guest Opinion: Reinventing Federal Housing Policy
“To be clear, not all the rules were bad.” Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Reinventing Federal Housing Policy
Alabama Home Sales and Prices in Decline
The decline in sales and prices amid 15,072 active listings, up 37.2% from one year ago. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales and Prices in Decline
Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
Last month, the share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance declined 1 basis point to 0.11%. Continue Reading Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
Naples, Florida, Tops List of the Best Places to Live in the US
On the flip side, Puerto Rico’s capital city San Juan placed last among the 150 cities. Continue Reading Naples, Florida, Tops List of the Best Places to Live in the US
The Most Affordable Beach Town in America Is…
Pascagoula, Mississippi, topped the rankings thanks to a housing market with a median list price of $164,900. Continue Reading The Most Affordable Beach Town in America Is…
