U.S. Housing Market
REMAX: January Home Sales Plummeted While New Listings Expanded
The median sales price for January was $425,000, a 2% drop from December and a 1% uptick from January 2025. Continue Reading REMAX: January Home Sales Plummeted While New Listings Expanded
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 3%
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.5% from 16.0% percent the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 3%
Q3 Real Estate Investor Purchasing Up by Only 1% Year-Over-Year
Nationwide, 8% of homes investors offloaded in the third quarter were sold at a loss, up from 6.5% a year earlier. Continue Reading Q3 Real Estate Investor Purchasing Up by Only 1% Year-Over-Year
Starter Home Sales Up Nearly 5%
The typical starter home price rose 2% year-over-year to $260,000 in October. Continue Reading Starter Home Sales Up Nearly 5%
Deephaven Mortgage Debuts HELOC with Qualification Option for Self-Employed Borrowers
Qualification can be obtained through 12 months of personal or business bank statements, or one year’s full documentation. Continue Reading Deephaven Mortgage Debuts HELOC with Qualification Option for Self-Employed Borrowers
Affordable Housing Complex for Artists Proposed in San Francisco
The complex would also feature a 99-seat black box theater and a ground-level cafe. Continue Reading Affordable Housing Complex for Artists Proposed in San Francisco
Mid-Atlantic Home Prices Continue to Soar
The median price in the metro Washington, D.C., market was $640,000, a new record. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Prices Continue to Soar
California Records Mild Improvement in Housing Affordability
A minimum annual income of $208,400 was needed to qualify for the purchase of a $814,280 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home. Continue Reading California Records Mild Improvement in Housing Affordability
Anywhere, Keller Williams and RE/MAX Receive Court OK on Settlement Agreements
The companies noted the settlements are not an admission of wrongdoing or liability. Continue Reading Anywhere, Keller Williams and RE/MAX Receive Court OK on Settlement Agreements
Mortgage Rates Down for First Time in Five Weeks
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% as of May 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for First Time in Five Weeks
Guest Opinion: Housing’s Fundamental Role in Economic Inclusion
Historic barriers to quality affordable housing are among the root causes of persistent economic disparities. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Housing’s Fundamental Role in Economic Inclusion
ATTOM: Fewer Residences Were Equity Rich During Q1
The portion of mortgaged homes that were seriously underwater inched up to 2.7%. Continue Reading ATTOM: Fewer Residences Were Equity Rich During Q1
Median Monthly Housing Costs at New Record High
Redfin reported the median sale price reached $384,721, up 4.5% for a new record high. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Costs at New Record High
Report: Bay Area Affordable Housing Development Falling Short of Target
“The need for affordable housing transcends jurisdictional boundaries,” said BAHFA Director Kate Hartley. Continue Reading Report: Bay Area Affordable Housing Development Falling Short of Target
Massachusetts Governor Proposes ‘Mansion Tax’ to Fund Affordable Housing Projects
The average Massachusetts home value is $612,509, up 8.7% over the past year. Continue Reading Massachusetts Governor Proposes ‘Mansion Tax’ to Fund Affordable Housing Projects
