U.S. Housing Market
Iowa Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing
The median sales price reached $265,000, a 5.8% rise from May’s $250,500 and a 6% increase from June 2025’s median of $250,000. Continue Reading Iowa Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing
Former Arizona Shopping Center Site to Become Affordable Housing Complex
The new complex will be called Dorsey Station and will feature 400 housing units, with 90% designated as affordable and 10% market rate. Continue Reading Former Arizona Shopping Center Site to Become Affordable Housing Complex
California Sues Five Cities Over State Housing Law Compliance
“California’s housing crisis demands action, not excuses,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta in a statement. Continue Reading California Sues Five Cities Over State Housing Law Compliance
Stanley Martin Homes Acquires Florida’s Holiday Builders
Holiday Builders will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanley Martin Homes upon the completion of the transaction. Continue Reading Stanley Martin Homes Acquires Florida’s Holiday Builders
Toll Brothers Debuts Four New Communities
The communities are based in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Idaho, and California. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Debuts Four New Communities
Sales of New Single-Family Homes Declined While the Median Sale Price Increased
The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $422,500, up 8.0% from the March price of $391,100. Continue Reading Sales of New Single-Family Homes Declined While the Median Sale Price Increased
Q1 Purchase Loan Origination at 12-Year Low
Refinancing activity fell 7% quarter-over-quarter to 715,818 loans, although volumes were also 24% above the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q1 Purchase Loan Origination at 12-Year Low
Gov. DeSantis Offers Property Tax Relief Proposal Ahead of Special Legislative Session
Under the governor’s plan, the first $250,000 of a homestead’s value is exempt from taxation and will be subject to a schedule for full elimination. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Offers Property Tax Relief Proposal Ahead of Special Legislative Session
New York State Passes Pied-à-Terre Tax Aimed at NYC’s Luxury Second Homes
Gov. Hochul claimed the new tax could generate as much as $500 million per year for the cash-strapped city, which is operating on a $5.4 billion deficit. Continue Reading New York State Passes Pied-à-Terre Tax Aimed at NYC’s Luxury Second Homes
Lennar Expands Presence into the Des Moines Market
It is unclear where the homes will be built or when construction begins and occupancy occurs. Continue Reading Lennar Expands Presence into the Des Moines Market
California Vacation Rental Property Will Accept Anthropic Stock Instead of Cash
The single-level, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home sits on 3.25 private acres and features a new pool and spa, a bocce court, and a covered deck. Continue Reading California Vacation Rental Property Will Accept Anthropic Stock Instead of Cash
Report: 29% of Homebuyers Made All-Cash Purchases
All-cash purchasing was less prevalent in the pricey West Coast markets. Continue Reading Report: 29% of Homebuyers Made All-Cash Purchases
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Amid Slowdown in Refinancing
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 17.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Amid Slowdown in Refinancing
289-Unit Multifamily Property in Tucson Sold for $45.5 Million
Constructed in two phases in 1985 and 1990, the 12.5-acre garden-style property offers one, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Continue Reading 289-Unit Multifamily Property in Tucson Sold for $45.5 Million
Alabama Home Sales and Prices Rise in April
April’s median home price of $263,518 marked a 15.2% year-over-year upswing. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales and Prices Rise in April
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