U.S. Housing Market
‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
“I’m tempted to try to say something really profound and esoteric and I guess here it is — housing is good,” Ding said Continue Reading ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Affordability among both Black and Hispanic households increased to 11% in 2025, up from 10% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Dismantle ‘Slumlord Empire’
In his lawsuit, Schwalb alleged the Razjooyans have violated the District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act, the District’s False Claims Act, and the federal RICO Act. Continue Reading DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Dismantle ‘Slumlord Empire’
NAMB Releases White Paper on Solving Affordable Homeownership Challenges
NAMB seeks legislative change regarding Mortgage Loan Originator compensation reform and reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program. Continue Reading NAMB Releases White Paper on Solving Affordable Homeownership Challenges
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Data Centers from Increasing Consumer Electricity Costs
The legislation seeks to ensure new data centers use energy from power generation sources that are separate from the grid. Continue Reading Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Data Centers from Increasing Consumer Electricity Costs
The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…
Eight of the 10 worst cities for first-time homebuyers were in California. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…
Zillow: Price Cuts on One-in-Four Listings in June
Nearly one-quarter of listings (24.5%) received a price cut during June, according to new data from Zillow (NASDAQ:Z, ZG). Last month’s share marked the highest rate at this time of year since Zillow began tracking this data in 2018. Zillow also noted that home value...
Report: Swing State Homebuyers Paying 92% More on Housing Payments Since 2020
The median home-sale price in swing states has increased nearly 40% since 2020. Continue Reading Report: Swing State Homebuyers Paying 92% More on Housing Payments Since 2020
FHLBank Chicago Offers $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Affordable Housing
FHLBank Chicago has already committed more than $110 million in community investment support in 2024. Continue Reading FHLBank Chicago Offers $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Affordable Housing
Century Communities Revives Online Homebuying Sales Event
Among the benefits of the event are discounts of up to 25% off rates with competitive financing and rate lock programs. Continue Reading Century Communities Revives Online Homebuying Sales Event
Report: Biden to Unveil New Rent Control Proposal
Biden’s proposal would remove a tax benefit from landlords who increase their tenants’ rent more than 5% each year. Continue Reading Report: Biden to Unveil New Rent Control Proposal
Four MLSs in Florida Launch Coast 2 Coast MLS Data Share
A fifth group, the Hernando County Association of Realtors, will join the data share towards the end of 2024. Continue Reading Four MLSs in Florida Launch Coast 2 Coast MLS Data Share
Steve Jobs’ Widow Breaks San Francisco Record with $70 Million Home Purchase
Laurene Powell Jobs paid approximately $70 million to acquire a four-story, 17,300-square-foot mansion in the Pacific Heights section. Continue Reading Steve Jobs’ Widow Breaks San Francisco Record with $70 Million Home Purchase
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 8-12
This week’s Hits and Misses considers Denver’s affordable housing, the response to Hurricane Beryl and too many empty offices in San Francisco. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 8-12
Indiana Home Sales Down While Prices Rise
There were 8,896 new listings last month, down 7% from May and down 5% from June 2023. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Down While Prices Rise













