U.S. Housing Market
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Activity Rises in April
“While the spring housing market got off to a slow start, both buyers and sellers were much more eager in April,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Activity Rises in April
eXp Expands Brokerage Presence in California and Canada
The company debuted two new NextHome franchises in California and welcomed Edmonton-based Initia Real Estate into its network. Continue Reading eXp Expands Brokerage Presence in California and Canada
Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Take NIMBY Approach to Data Centers
Gen Zers (48%) and millennials (50%) were more likely than Gen Xers (38%) and baby boomers (22%) to support data centers in their neighborhood. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Take NIMBY Approach to Data Centers
Iowa Lawmakers Approve Property Tax Relief Plan at Close of Legislative Session
House Minority Leader Brian Meyer (D-Des Moines) was skeptical that the plan will work as intended. Continue Reading Iowa Lawmakers Approve Property Tax Relief Plan at Close of Legislative Session
FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program
For this year’s program, $51 million is available, with allocations of up to $2 million per project. Continue Reading FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program
Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
39% of roommate settings are multi-generational households, where the age difference between the oldest and youngest adult is 20 years or more. Continue Reading Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
One in every 3,701 housing units had a foreclosure filing in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Eagle Partners plans to launch a long-term affordable preservation strategy for the properties. Continue Reading Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?
93% of survey respondents indicated that a poorly maintained neighboring lawn signals lower home value to some degree. Continue Reading Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?
Century Communities to Begin Sales at New Arizona Development
Century Communities Inc. (NYSE: CCS) announced that its Century Complete brand will soon open for sales at Western Crossings, a new community in Florence, Arizona. Western Crossings will offer two-story single-family homes, with floor plans up to five bedrooms and...
Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The Journal further complained the problems facing the housing market were not caused by institutional investors. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Eviction-Threatened Mickey Rourke Vacates Rented Los Angeles House
Rourke vehemently denied knowledge of a GoFundMe campaign to fight the eviction. Continue Reading Eviction-Threatened Mickey Rourke Vacates Rented Los Angeles House
Bridge Housing Exceeds $90 Million at First Close of New Impact Fund
The first close marks the beginning of the Impact Fund’s acquisition phase, with Bridge Housing anticipating the purchase of approximately 20 properties totaling an estimated 3,500 units. Continue Reading Bridge Housing Exceeds $90 Million at First Close of New Impact Fund
Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Construction is expected to begin in May on a site encompassing approximately 16 acres. Continue Reading Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
