U.S. Housing Market
Virginia Home Sales Up 7.4% in February
The statewide median sales price was $410,000, up 1.6% from February 2025. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 7.4% in February
Survey: 3 in 5 Fear Loss of Jobs to AI Will Impact Housing Market
Redfin cited estimates that predicted AI could displace up to 30% of US jobs, with 80% of workers affected in some way. Continue Reading Survey: 3 in 5 Fear Loss of Jobs to AI Will Impact Housing Market
Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
The endeavor will initially aim at major US housing markets, focusing on index movement across defined periods. Continue Reading Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
Oracle’s Larry Ellison Sells San Francisco Property in Off-Market $45 Million Deal
The 10,742-square-foot property was built 1958 and was acquired by Ellison around 1988 for $3.9 million. Continue Reading Oracle’s Larry Ellison Sells San Francisco Property in Off-Market $45 Million Deal
Coastal Florida and LA Metro Area Top List of 2025’s Most Expensive Home Sales
2200 Gordon Dr. in Naples, Florida, was the most expensive home sale of the year at $133 million. Continue Reading Coastal Florida and LA Metro Area Top List of 2025’s Most Expensive Home Sales
Market Snapshot: Today’s Rental Housing Market
Rents have outpaced wages in 44 of the 50 largest metros since 2019, according to data from Zillow Group. Continue Reading Market Snapshot: Today’s Rental Housing Market
Lower-Income Borrowers Account for One in Five New Mortgages
Redfin noted today’s median-home sale price is about $420,000, up 5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Lower-Income Borrowers Account for One in Five New Mortgages
Reverse Mortgage Pitchman Tom Selleck Fears Losing Ranch with Series’ End
“Am I set for life? Yeah, but maybe not on a 63-acre ranch,” Selleck said. Continue Reading Reverse Mortgage Pitchman Tom Selleck Fears Losing Ranch with Series’ End
U.S. Real Estate Fencing Market Forecast to Reach $14.1 Billion by 2032
The new report cited concerns over crime as fueling the fencing market. Continue Reading U.S. Real Estate Fencing Market Forecast to Reach $14.1 Billion by 2032
Capitol Hill Lawmakers Create Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus
The caucus is backed by several prominent housing trade organizations. Continue Reading Capitol Hill Lawmakers Create Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus
Survey: Nearly Half of Buyers Stopped Looking for Homes Due to Inflation
Two-thirds of respondents admitted they would seriously consider a home purchase after 30-year mortgage rates fall below 5%. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Buyers Stopped Looking for Homes Due to Inflation
FHLBank Chicago Now Accepting Affordable Housing Program Grant Applications
Applications for this year’s AHP General Fund grants will be accepted through June 14 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Continue Reading FHLBank Chicago Now Accepting Affordable Housing Program Grant Applications
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 29-May 3
This week’s Hits and Misses include a landlord facing multiple indictments, a pair of new lawsuits and a boffo sale of a game show host’s estate. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 29-May 3
Study: Fewer White Buyers Taking Out Mortgages
Slightly less than two-thirds (62.2%) of new mortgages issued in 2023 went to White homebuyers. Continue Reading Study: Fewer White Buyers Taking Out Mortgages
Builders Publish 10-Point Plan to Address Housing Affordability Challenges
“The lack of homes is the primary cause of growing housing affordability challenges,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Builders Publish 10-Point Plan to Address Housing Affordability Challenges
