U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Up 8%
The FHA share of total applications remained unchanged at 18.2% from the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 8%
Pending Home Sales Up 1.5% in March
Month-over-month pending home sales increased in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up 1.5% in March
Home Values Decline for Sixth Consecutive Month
The monthly mortgage payment on a typical home is now $1,733, which 8.4% less expensive than one year ago. Continue Reading Home Values Decline for Sixth Consecutive Month
Champion Homes Opens 67-Unit Affordable Community in Fresno
“The ability to use manufactured housing for scale and speed-to-market has a real impact,” said Champion Homes’ Chuck Bleth. Continue Reading Champion Homes Opens 67-Unit Affordable Community in Fresno
Decline in Mortgage Applications Blamed on Snowstorms
“The annual increase in purchase applications was the weakest since April 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Decline in Mortgage Applications Blamed on Snowstorms
Massachusetts Lawmakers Drop Governor’s ‘Mansion Tax’ Proposal from Budget Bill
“I’m just glad to know that it’s out,” said Gov. Healey. Continue Reading Massachusetts Lawmakers Drop Governor’s ‘Mansion Tax’ Proposal from Budget Bill
Survey: 91% of Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Top Election Year Issue
A new survey from Redfin (NASDAQ:RDFN) found more than nine in 10 (91%) adult Gen Zers declaring that housing affordability is their top issue in this year’s presidential election. Gen Zers rated housing affordability as a more important factor in their vote than any...
NYC Reopens Section 8 Housing Wait List After 15-Year Closure
“Addressing our city’s housing crisis means using every tool our city has,” said Mayor Eric Adams. Continue Reading NYC Reopens Section 8 Housing Wait List After 15-Year Closure
Poll: Massachusetts Voters Voice Greatest Concerns Over Housing Challenges
Difficulties in obtaining affordable housing were cited by buyers and renters. Continue Reading Poll: Massachusetts Voters Voice Greatest Concerns Over Housing Challenges
Hedge Fund Executive Lists Private Connecticut Island for $35 Million
Bridgewater Associates’ Greg Jensen acquired the property in 2018 for roughly $22 million. Continue Reading Hedge Fund Executive Lists Private Connecticut Island for $35 Million
National Apartment Association Pushes Back on Biden’s Remarks About Rental Housing
“It’s far past time to remove politics from housing and help America’s renters,” the group said. Continue Reading National Apartment Association Pushes Back on Biden’s Remarks About Rental Housing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 27-31
This week’s Hits and Misses includes a new scholarship program for aspiring teen real estate professionals and a housing finance agency in turmoil. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 27-31
More Renters Are Staying Put Longer
“The uptick in tenure is beneficial for renters and their landlords,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. Continue Reading More Renters Are Staying Put Longer
Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
Baby boomers were the least likely to comparison shop (28%) while millennials were most likely. Continue Reading Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
Groundbreaking at Austin-Area Micro-Home Rental Community
Residents in the new development will be able to rent one- or two-bedroom units. Continue Reading Groundbreaking at Austin-Area Micro-Home Rental Community
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