U.S. Housing Market
Builders Remain Pessimistic on Single-Family Home Market
“Housing affordability remains an ongoing challenge at the start of 2026,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Remain Pessimistic on Single-Family Home Market
Report: Rental Housing Market Now Considered ‘Renter-Friendly’
A handful of coastal metros remain the exception to the renter-friendly trend. Continue Reading Report: Rental Housing Market Now Considered ‘Renter-Friendly’
Mixed-Use Development in Affluent NYC Suburb Sells for $76.5 Million
The retail aspect of the property is anchored by Whole Foods, Life Time Fitness, Starbucks and Chase Bank. Continue Reading Mixed-Use Development in Affluent NYC Suburb Sells for $76.5 Million
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
An observance of the 80th anniversary of a housing discrimination fight led by the Oscar-winning actress. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
U.S. Real Estate Fencing Market Forecast to Reach $14.1 Billion by 2032
The new report cited concerns over crime as fueling the fencing market. Continue Reading U.S. Real Estate Fencing Market Forecast to Reach $14.1 Billion by 2032
Capitol Hill Lawmakers Create Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus
The caucus is backed by several prominent housing trade organizations. Continue Reading Capitol Hill Lawmakers Create Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus
Survey: Nearly Half of Buyers Stopped Looking for Homes Due to Inflation
Two-thirds of respondents admitted they would seriously consider a home purchase after 30-year mortgage rates fall below 5%. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Buyers Stopped Looking for Homes Due to Inflation
FHLBank Chicago Now Accepting Affordable Housing Program Grant Applications
Applications for this year’s AHP General Fund grants will be accepted through June 14 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Continue Reading FHLBank Chicago Now Accepting Affordable Housing Program Grant Applications
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 29-May 3
This week’s Hits and Misses include a landlord facing multiple indictments, a pair of new lawsuits and a boffo sale of a game show host’s estate. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 29-May 3
Study: Fewer White Buyers Taking Out Mortgages
Slightly less than two-thirds (62.2%) of new mortgages issued in 2023 went to White homebuyers. Continue Reading Study: Fewer White Buyers Taking Out Mortgages
Builders Publish 10-Point Plan to Address Housing Affordability Challenges
“The lack of homes is the primary cause of growing housing affordability challenges,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Builders Publish 10-Point Plan to Address Housing Affordability Challenges
Sean Hannity Lists Long Island Mansion for $13.75 Million
Hannity acquired the property through a limited liability company in 2008 for $8.5 million. Continue Reading Sean Hannity Lists Long Island Mansion for $13.75 Million
Lennar Opens Stoneriver Community in Suburban Raleigh
Pricing at Stoneriver begins in the mid $400,000s for single-family homes. Continue Reading Lennar Opens Stoneriver Community in Suburban Raleigh
Mortgage Rates Soar for Fifth Consecutive Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.22% as of May 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Soar for Fifth Consecutive Week
