U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
“It has been nearly two decades since Congress last enacted a sweeping, bipartisan housing law,” said NAR’s Shannon McGahn. Continue Reading Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in November was $410,000, down by a mild 0.2% compared to one year before. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
New York State Home Sales Decline as Prices Keep Rising
The median sales price increased 5.0%, rising from $400,000 in November 2024 to $420,000 last month. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Decline as Prices Keep Rising
Existing Home Sales Inched Up 0.5% in November
The median existing home price in November was $409,200 for all housing types, up 1.2% from one year ago ($404,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Inched Up 0.5% in November
Dolce & Gabbana Unveils Design for First US-Based Real Estate Project
The luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana has previewed the design and flexible-residence details for 888 Brickell, its first U.S.-based real estate project and condo hotel. The Miami-based project is being created in collaboration with developer JDS Development Group –...
The Average Homeowner Spends Nearly $18,000 Annually on Non-Mortgage Expenses
The greatest expense involves utilities – the average homeowner spends $5,362 per year. Continue Reading The Average Homeowner Spends Nearly $18,000 Annually on Non-Mortgage Expenses
Mortgage Application Activity Slows to a Crawl
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 30.8%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows to a Crawl
Joe Rogan Condemns Squatter Policies as ‘Bananas’
“You’re basically allowing people to steal people’s houses,” he said. Continue Reading Joe Rogan Condemns Squatter Policies as ‘Bananas’
New Bill Seeks Reparations for Families Evicted for Dodger Stadium’s Construction
A memorial to the displaced would also be created. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks Reparations for Families Evicted for Dodger Stadium’s Construction
Renting Becomes More Affordable Than Buying in the 50 Largest U.S. Metros
During February, the cost of buying a starter home in the top 50 metros was $1,027 higher than renting one. Continue Reading Renting Becomes More Affordable Than Buying in the 50 Largest U.S. Metros
New Report Finds Typical Households Still Cannot Afford Median-Priced Homes
February 2021 was the last month on record when the typical household earned more than it needed to afford the median priced home. Continue Reading New Report Finds Typical Households Still Cannot Afford Median-Priced Homes
Case-Shiller and FHFA Data Points to Still-Rising Home Prices
San Diego reported the highest year-over-year gain among the 20 cities with an 11.2% increase in January. Continue Reading Case-Shiller and FHFA Data Points to Still-Rising Home Prices
Riviera Pines, a New Residential Community, Coming to Houston Market
Phase 1 of Riviera Pines is targeted for delivery in the second quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Riviera Pines, a New Residential Community, Coming to Houston Market
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Media’s Attacks on Realtors
Editor Phil Hall considers several mainstream media outlets with a peculiar view of how real estate professionals make a living. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Media’s Attacks on Realtors












