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
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
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
The end of a burdensome housing policy, the launch of a deed theft prevention agency, and Alaskan homeowners carrying more mortgage debt. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
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
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
“Most of last month’s supply growth was in loan programs that allowed for cash-out refinance and on investor homes,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
The median existing home price for all housing types in February was $398,000, up by 0.3% from one year ago ($396,800). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
Toll Brothers Opens New Luxury Community in Pennsylvania
Homes are priced from the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Opens New Luxury Community in Pennsylvania
PennyMac Debuts Non-QM Product Suite
The new products are designed to “help TPO partners solve complex borrower scenarios, expand their addressable market, and close more loans.” Continue Reading PennyMac Debuts Non-QM Product Suite
Casino Contest Offers New $300,000 Home as Grand Prize
The winner has the option of choosing the new home or taking a $210,000 cash alternative. Continue Reading Casino Contest Offers New $300,000 Home as Grand Prize
Texas Median Price Down During 2025 While Sales Increased
Statewide, 335,390 homes were sold in 2025, an increase of 1.3% from one year before. Continue Reading Texas Median Price Down During 2025 While Sales Increased
Report: Home Relistings Surged in January
California’s Bay Area recorded the highest share of relistings. Continue Reading Report: Home Relistings Surged in January
Mattamy Homes Acquires 76-Acre South Carolina Site for New Community
Site work for Williams Reserve is expected to begin in late summer. Continue Reading Mattamy Homes Acquires 76-Acre South Carolina Site for New Community
