U.S. Housing Market
Singapore’s Banyan Group Enters US Luxury Residential Market
Banyan Tree Residences West Palm Beach features 88 private residences ranging from one- to four-bedroom layouts, along with a limited collection of penthouses. Continue Reading Singapore’s Banyan Group Enters US Luxury Residential Market
Paul Anka Relists LA-Area Estate for $8.9 Million
The 5.75-acre property is located within the gates of Sherwood Country Club. Continue Reading Paul Anka Relists LA-Area Estate for $8.9 Million
FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
“Our preference is to use carrots, but sticks are on the table,” Pulte said. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
The property is now being offered at $19.9 million. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
CoreLogic: 32.7 Million Homes Face Damage Risk in 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The depth and scope of at-risk properties equates to a combined reconstruction cost of $10.8 trillion. Continue Reading CoreLogic: 32.7 Million Homes Face Damage Risk in 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Mortgage Application Payments Increased 2.5%
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,271. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased 2.5%
CFPB Launches Public Inquiry into Mortgage Closing ‘Junk Fees’
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra opined, “Junk fees and excessive closing costs can drain down payments and push up monthly mortgage costs.” Continue Reading CFPB Launches Public Inquiry into Mortgage Closing ‘Junk Fees’
GOP Lawmakers Question Proposed Freddie Mac Expansion into Second Mortgages
The lawmakers said the proposal would turn Freddie Mac “into a massive consumer loan guarantor.” Continue Reading GOP Lawmakers Question Proposed Freddie Mac Expansion into Second Mortgages
Mortgage Rates Back Above 7%
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Back Above 7%
Pending Home Sales Slumped in April
All four regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year decreases. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Slumped in April
Redfin: More Home Sellers Cutting Their Asking Prices
The median asking price was slashed by roughly $3,000 to $416,623 in the last week. Continue Reading Redfin: More Home Sellers Cutting Their Asking Prices
Fewer Zombie Foreclosures in Q2 Housing Market
A total of 6,945 residential properties facing possible foreclosure have been vacated by their owners nationwide in the second quarter. Continue Reading Fewer Zombie Foreclosures in Q2 Housing Market
Zillow Names Phoenix as the Best Housing Market for New College Graduates
Phoenix topped the list due to a strong job market and a large percentage of rental listings on Zillow offering a concession. Continue Reading Zillow Names Phoenix as the Best Housing Market for New College Graduates
Pee-wee’s Real-Life Playhouse Listed for $5 Million
The zany comic actor acquired the property in 1985 for $415,000. Continue Reading Pee-wee’s Real-Life Playhouse Listed for $5 Million













