U.S. Housing Market
76 Representatives Call on House Leadership to Drop Build-to-Rent Provision from Senate Housing Bill
The representatives cited a forecast from the Urban Institute warning the provision could “decrease the number of rental units built each year by at least 72,000.” Continue Reading 76 Representatives Call on House Leadership to Drop Build-to-Rent Provision from Senate Housing Bill
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 20-24
The Tampa Bay Rays demand $1 billion for their new stadium, two pairs of regional realtors’ groups merge, and starter homes lose their appeal. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 20-24
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
The $396,800 median existing home price for all housing types was up 0.9% from one year ago ($393,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
5-Floor NYC Penthouse Sells for $135 Million
The 12,500-square-foot unit is one of 22 residences located above the Aman New York hotel in the historic Crown Building in Manhattan. Continue Reading 5-Floor NYC Penthouse Sells for $135 Million
New Pennsylvania Law Addresses Residential Wholesaling Abuses
Wholesalers typically seek distressed properties from an owner who wants to sell quickly and is unaware of the home’s market value. Continue Reading New Pennsylvania Law Addresses Residential Wholesaling Abuses
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a Downturn
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 1% from one week earlier, but the unadjusted index fell by 19%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a Downturn
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New York City leads the nation with the highest typical rents. Continue Reading The City with the Biggest Annual Rent Hike Is…
FHA Updates 203(k) Program for Home Repair Financing
“The changes we are announcing today for the 203(k) program are long overdue,” said FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon. Continue Reading FHA Updates 203(k) Program for Home Repair Financing
The Best and Worst Cities for Renters Are…
Memphis ranked last among the more than 180 cities ranked by WalletHub. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Cities for Renters Are…
Survey: Most Gen Zers Believe They’ll Never Own a Home
Nearly all respondents (98%) cited significant barriers to homeownership. Continue Reading Survey: Most Gen Zers Believe They’ll Never Own a Home
Inventory Levels Up 36.7% from Last Year
Nonetheless, inventory levels were still far below pre-pandemic levels except in a few southern metros. Continue Reading Inventory Levels Up 36.7% from Last Year
New Report Links Housing to Good Health in Maine
Nearly 2,700 people are considered homeless in Maine. Continue Reading New Report Links Housing to Good Health in Maine
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: How Would Trump Impact Housing Policy?
The Trump re-election website has a page called “Issues” which fails to include housing among the topics impacting Americans. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: How Would Trump Impact Housing Policy?
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