U.S. Housing Market
Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The new mortgages will be originated and serviced by Better, with Bitcoin and USDC pledges powered by Coinbase. Continue Reading Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
DC Office Building Sold for $24 Million, Will Become Rental Housing
“The entire thing needs to be gutted on the inside,” said Hossein Fateh, Dalian Development’s founder and CEO. Continue Reading DC Office Building Sold for $24 Million, Will Become Rental Housing
Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025
December was the fifth consecutive month where annual house price appreciation remained below 1%. Continue Reading Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025
‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Coming to Market for Just Under $30 Million
The mansion is not in Bel-Air – it is located in Brentwood. Continue Reading ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Coming to Market for Just Under $30 Million
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs
Programs offer forgivable grants to homebuyers earning up to 80% of the area median income. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs
Survey: Half of Middle-Income Americans Feel Homeownership is Not Required for Financial Prosperity
Eight in 10 middle-income households said they were current on their bills. Continue Reading Survey: Half of Middle-Income Americans Feel Homeownership is Not Required for Financial Prosperity
New Single-Family Home Sales at Lowest Pace in 7 Months
The median sales price of new houses sold in May 2024 was $417,400. Continue Reading New Single-Family Home Sales at Lowest Pace in 7 Months
Can Minimum Wage Earners Afford to Buy a Home?
Minimum wage earners in Utah have the longest haul to homeownership. Continue Reading Can Minimum Wage Earners Afford to Buy a Home?
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up
The total number of home loans now in forbearance declined slightly to 0.21% as of May 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up
Private Equity Firm KKR Acquires 18 Multifamily Properties for $2.1 Billion
The acquisition encompasses more than 5,200 apartment units in newly built mid- and high-rise complexes Continue Reading Private Equity Firm KKR Acquires 18 Multifamily Properties for $2.1 Billion
Case-Shiller: Home Prices Reach Another New High
Home prices in 13 markets were currently at all-time highs. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Prices Reach Another New High
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for the Biden-Trump Debate
Ten real estate-related questions for the two presumptive presidential candidates. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for the Biden-Trump Debate
Alabama Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
The median sales price in May fell by $23,692 to $204,184, a 10.4% year-over-year decline. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
Redfin: Only 39% of Renters Can Afford a Median-Priced Apartment
During May, the $1,653 median apartment asking rent in May was $47 below its record high. Continue Reading Redfin: Only 39% of Renters Can Afford a Median-Priced Apartment
Treasury Department Rolls Out New Initiative to Increase Housing Affordability
“Given the scale of the challenge, we must and will continue to do more,” said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Continue Reading Treasury Department Rolls Out New Initiative to Increase Housing Affordability
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