U.S. Housing Market
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
Kentucky Home Sales Up in February Despite Drop in New Listings
The median sales price in February was $272,000, up 8.58% month-over-month and up 6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up in February Despite Drop in New Listings
Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
Mamdani also signed an executive order revoking all orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams following his indictment in September 2024 on federal corruption charges. Continue Reading Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
The coming year will see major changes in Congress, the Federal Reserve, and the housing market. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
Rising Housing Prices Force Adult Kids to Move Back with Parents
46% of parents said their adult children returned home to live with them at some point. Continue Reading Rising Housing Prices Force Adult Kids to Move Back with Parents
Guest Opinion: What’s Next for the Federal Home Loan Banks?
“Forthcoming actions and public engagement in 2024 include clarifying the FHLBank System mission,” said FHFA Director Thompson. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: What’s Next for the Federal Home Loan Banks?
Trade Groups Ask Lawmakers for Action on Expanding Housing Supply
The trade groups repeatedly praised the Biden administration in the letter. Continue Reading Trade Groups Ask Lawmakers for Action on Expanding Housing Supply
Realeflow Debuts AI-based Lead Generation Platform
The new product uses predictive analytics through AI and machine learning to identify which homeowners are most likely to list and sell. Continue Reading Realeflow Debuts AI-based Lead Generation Platform
Case-Shiller: Home Prices Spike in February
San Diego continued to report the highest year-over-year gain among the 20 cities with an 11.4% increase in February. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Prices Spike in February
Fannie Mae Updates Equitable Housing Finance Plan
The 2024 Plan includes two new actions. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Updates Equitable Housing Finance Plan
Median Rent Prices Down for Eighth Consecutive Month
Nonetheless, the median rent of $1,722 was only $36 less than the peak seen in August 2022. Continue Reading Median Rent Prices Down for Eighth Consecutive Month
Bryan Cranston Lists NYC Apartment for $3.5 Million
“Sometimes you just have to recognize when it’s time to move on,” said Cranston about the listing. Continue Reading Bryan Cranston Lists NYC Apartment for $3.5 Million
First American: Overvalued Housing Market Squashes Affordable Homeownership
“Of the top 50 markets tracked, 22 markets were overvalued in March,” said Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading First American: Overvalued Housing Market Squashes Affordable Homeownership
Cher’s One-Time Beverly Hills Home Listed for $4.1 Million
Ed O’Neill lived at the residence before Cher purchased it in 2011. Continue Reading Cher’s One-Time Beverly Hills Home Listed for $4.1 Million
