U.S. Housing Market
First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
his is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Continue Reading First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
Mid-Atlantic Region Records Spike in Listings
The median sold price of $425,000 was a 3.7% uptick from the $410,000 price from 12 months before. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Region Records Spike in Listings
Trump Suggests He is Opposed to Lowering Home Prices
“Now if I want to really crush the housing market, I could do that so fast and people could buy houses,” he said. Continue Reading Trump Suggests He is Opposed to Lowering Home Prices
HUD Targets Minneapolis for Alleged Race-Based Housing Plans
The “Minneapolis 2040” plan was faulted for prioritizing housing resources to serve nonwhite residents. Continue Reading HUD Targets Minneapolis for Alleged Race-Based Housing Plans
Pending Home Sales Plummeted During December
On a regional basis, pending home sales were down in all four regions on a month-over-month measurement. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted During December
Housing Starts Plummet by 12.4%
“This is the largest month-over-month drop in housing starts since the Covid lockdowns,” said economist Dr. Anthony B. Sanders. Continue Reading Housing Starts Plummet by 12.4%
Maryland Home Sales Down Nearly 14%
The average sales price in March was $473,442, up 6.3% year-over-year. Continue Reading Maryland Home Sales Down Nearly 14%
Click n’ Close Adds Shared Appreciation Option to Down Payment Assistance Line
DPA with Share Appreciation is available through Click n’ Close’s retail and wholesale divisions. Continue Reading Click n’ Close Adds Shared Appreciation Option to Down Payment Assistance Line
Landsea Homes Adds Insurance Coverage to Financial Services Line
The new Landsea Insurance Agency is created in collaboration with Westwood Insurance Agency. Continue Reading Landsea Homes Adds Insurance Coverage to Financial Services Line
Thompson Thrift to Develop 276-Unit Multifamily Community in Vero Beach
The company plans to begin construction this month, with completion expected in summer 2026. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 276-Unit Multifamily Community in Vero Beach
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can a Biden ‘Moonshot Initiative’ Increase Housing Supply?
Should the federal government take a more proactive role by incentivizing builders to ratchet up the national housing supply? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can a Biden ‘Moonshot Initiative’ Increase Housing Supply?
Builder Confidence Remains Unchanged for April
This is the first static reading after four months of index gains. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Unchanged for April
Zillow: Homes Sell on Average After 13 Days on the Market
Today’s sales speed is much faster than the pre-pandemic norm. Continue Reading Zillow: Homes Sell on Average After 13 Days on the Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 8-12
This week’s focus includes rising housing costs, real estate agent safety and a tax hike for Boston’s commercial properties. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 8-12
Report: FBI Agents Seek Federal Help to Cover Housing Costs
The Justice Department has not endorsed the request for a housing allowance. Continue Reading Report: FBI Agents Seek Federal Help to Cover Housing Costs














