U.S. Housing Market
Illinois Home Prices Rise While Sales Decline
February’s median price of $295,000 was 3.9% more than the $284,000 price recorded one year before. Continue Reading Illinois Home Prices Rise While Sales Decline
TransUnion Debuts Platform for Property Ownership Confirmations
TruLookup for Real Estate will be available in early April. Continue Reading TransUnion Debuts Platform for Property Ownership Confirmations
Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
For the fourth quarter of 2025, there was a total of 111,692 properties with foreclosure filings, up 10% from the previous quarter and up 32% year-over-year. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
Looking ahead into 2026, Zillow expects slow but steady home value growth, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes to contribute to a nationwide improvement in affordability. Continue Reading Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Lennar Opens New Townhome Community in Miami
Pricing starts in the $400,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Opens New Townhome Community in Miami
Mortgage Rates Continue to Slip
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of June 13. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Slip
The Most At-Risk Housing Markets Are…
22 of the 50 markets considered least likely to decline were based in Virginia, Wisconsin and Tennessee. Continue Reading The Most At-Risk Housing Markets Are…
More Homes Are Being Listed, But Where Are the Buyers?
Zillow is reporting new listings of houses rose by nearly 13% from one year ago. Continue Reading More Homes Are Being Listed, But Where Are the Buyers?
Mortgage Application Activity Catches an Upswing
The Refinance Index spiked by 28% from the previous week and was 28% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Catches an Upswing
Foreclosure Filings Record 3% Monthly Uptick in May
New Jersey led the states with one in every 1,939 housing units with a foreclosure filing. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Record 3% Monthly Uptick in May
VA Issues Temporary Policy Change on Home Loan Buyer-Broker Fees
Traditionally, buyer-broker fees were not paid under the VA home loan program. Continue Reading VA Issues Temporary Policy Change on Home Loan Buyer-Broker Fees
Median Asking Rents Decline, But at Slower Pace
“Shelter costs need to slow further and are expected to do so,” said Realtor.com’s Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Median Asking Rents Decline, But at Slower Pace
Sean Hannity Sells Long Island Estate at Discounted Price
Hannity acquired the property through a limited liability company in 2008 for $8.5 million. Continue Reading Sean Hannity Sells Long Island Estate at Discounted Price
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 3-7
This week’s Hits and Misses: State legislatures fighting against property taxes, a California restaurant chain closing eateries and a stock market for Texas. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 3-7














