U.S. Housing Market
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
Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Report: Home Delistings Up 28% Year-Over-Year
Roughly one in five homes that were delisted over the summer were re-listed within three months. Continue Reading Report: Home Delistings Up 28% Year-Over-Year
Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
On a regional basis, month-over-month pending home sales were up in the Northeast, Midwest and South but declined in the West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
Austin Realtors Support Plan for Smaller Houses to Boost Affordable Homeownership
The median price for home sales in the Texas capital was $540,000. Continue Reading Austin Realtors Support Plan for Smaller Houses to Boost Affordable Homeownership
Rhode Island’s Housing Secretary: Our ‘Production Rate is Too Low’
“It’s been decades in the making,” said Stefan Pryor. Continue Reading Rhode Island’s Housing Secretary: Our ‘Production Rate is Too Low’
Florida and California Homeowners Report Higher Level of Problems with Insurance Carriers
Increased levels of natural disaster risks have prompted many insurers to stop doing business in Florida and California. Continue Reading Florida and California Homeowners Report Higher Level of Problems with Insurance Carriers
Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5% from one week earlier and the unadjusted index was up by 6%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
The average loan size for new homes was $405,400 in March. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
Housing Starts Plummet by 12.4%
“This is the largest month-over-month drop in housing starts since the Covid lockdowns,” said economist Dr. Anthony B. Sanders. Continue Reading Housing Starts Plummet by 12.4%
Maryland Home Sales Down Nearly 14%
The average sales price in March was $473,442, up 6.3% year-over-year. Continue Reading Maryland Home Sales Down Nearly 14%
Click n’ Close Adds Shared Appreciation Option to Down Payment Assistance Line
DPA with Share Appreciation is available through Click n’ Close’s retail and wholesale divisions. Continue Reading Click n’ Close Adds Shared Appreciation Option to Down Payment Assistance Line
Landsea Homes Adds Insurance Coverage to Financial Services Line
The new Landsea Insurance Agency is created in collaboration with Westwood Insurance Agency. Continue Reading Landsea Homes Adds Insurance Coverage to Financial Services Line
Thompson Thrift to Develop 276-Unit Multifamily Community in Vero Beach
The company plans to begin construction this month, with completion expected in summer 2026. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 276-Unit Multifamily Community in Vero Beach
