U.S. Housing Market
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
Report: Builders Planning to Develop 1 Million ‘Trump Homes’
A White House official said the administration was not considering this program. Continue Reading Report: Builders Planning to Develop 1 Million ‘Trump Homes’
Preservation of Affordable Housing to Start First Development in Maine
The Maine State Housing Authority is providing 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, along with low-cost construction and permanent loans. Continue Reading Preservation of Affordable Housing to Start First Development in Maine
New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
The legislation will backdate reauthorization of the program to Sept. 30, 2025, while extending the program’s authorization until Dec. 31, 2026. Continue Reading New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Realtor.com has also enhanced its Local Expert product. Continue Reading Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Unlocking the American Dream: The Enduring Value of Homeownership
In the great American dream, owning a home stands as a symbol of success, stability, and personal achievement. It's a narrative deeply ingrained in the fabric of society, where the picket fence and backyard garden represent not just a place to live, but a testament to...
Pretium’s ‘First Look Home’ Program Seeks to Expand Affordable Homeownership
“Community engagement at a local level is an ongoing priority throughout the Pretium ecosystem,” said Josh Pristaw, Pretium’s head of real estate. Continue Reading Pretium’s ‘First Look Home’ Program Seeks to Expand Affordable Homeownership
Mercedes-Benz Unveils First U.S. Branded Residential Project
Mercedes-Benz Places, a 67-story mixed-use residential project in Miami. Continue Reading Mercedes-Benz Unveils First U.S. Branded Residential Project
HUD Awards Nearly $4 Million for Research on Office Property-to-Residential Conversions
HUD’s Solomon Greene said the research will “fill critical knowledge gaps, test pilots and new innovations, and share best practices in each of the areas.” Continue Reading HUD Awards Nearly $4 Million for Research on Office Property-to-Residential Conversions
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 19-23
An upstart trade group’s PR coup, an iconic theater saved by Hollywood’s A-list and an unwanted honor for New Jersey are among this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 19-23
Wisconsin Home Sales Up 7.4% in January
January’s median price of $265,000 was 6% higher than the $250,000 price recorded one year earlier. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up 7.4% in January
Disparity Gap Shrinks Between ‘Income Mortgage-Ready’ Black and White Renting Households
Detroit has the highest share (13.3%) of Black renting families earning enough income to comfortably afford a mortgage. Continue Reading Disparity Gap Shrinks Between ‘Income Mortgage-Ready’ Black and White Renting Households
Guest Opinion: How to Fix New York City’s Housing Crisis
New York’s housing challenges are not a matter of technical infeasibility but political indecision. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: How to Fix New York City’s Housing Crisis
Anaheim Multifamily Community Chateau de Ville Sells for $79 Million
Built in 1970 on nine acres, Chateau de Ville is a 21-building, controlled-access community. Continue Reading Anaheim Multifamily Community Chateau de Ville Sells for $79 Million
Single-Family Home Sales Up in Florida
Florida’s median sales price for single-family existing homes was $405,000, up 3.8% from the previous year. Continue Reading Single-Family Home Sales Up in Florida














