U.S. Housing Market

Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2026

“Agents are ultimately focused on what drives the best outcome for their clients,” said Jason Cassity, chief growth officer of Real. Continue Reading Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure

Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2026

“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March

Trump Issues Executive Order to Curb Institutional Investor Purchasing of Single-Family Homes

by Phil Hall | Jan 21, 2026

“My Administration will take decisive action to stop Wall Street from treating America’s neighborhoods like a trading floor and empower American families to own their homes,” said the president. Continue Reading Trump Issues Executive Order to Curb Institutional Investor Purchasing of Single-Family Homes

Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity

by Phil Hall | Jan 21, 2026

The FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.9% from 19.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity

New York State Home Sales Up 2.5%

by Phil Hall | Jan 20, 2026

Home prices extended the streak of 29 consecutive months of rising values with a 4.2% year-over-year upswing to $440,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Up 2.5%

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Allocates $4.5 Million for 7 Mixed-Use Projects

by Phil Hall | Apr 12, 2024

The funding was raised through the sale of tax credits under the Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit Program. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Allocates $4.5 Million for 7 Mixed-Use Projects

A&D Mortgage Launches Promotion for Northeast Markets

by Phil Hall | Apr 12, 2024

The promotion runs from April 15 to May 31. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Launches Promotion for Northeast Markets

Study: 38% of Renters Believe They’ll Never Own a Home

by Phil Hall | Apr 12, 2024

Only 8% of Gen Z renters believed they’ll never own a home. Continue Reading Study: 38% of Renters Believe They’ll Never Own a Home

$77 Million Aspen Home Sale Breaks Record for Colorado

by Phil Hall | Apr 12, 2024

A new record was set in the Colorado housing market with the $77 million sale of a 12,655-square-foot home on 60.78 acres of ranchland in Aspen. The Aspen Times reported the 8-bedroom, 11-bathroom home was purchased in a cash deal. The property, which was built in...

McShane Construction Tapped for New Affordable Housing Complex in Madison, Wisconsin

by Phil Hall | Apr 12, 2024

Canyons is one of two affordable housing projects McShane currently has underway for Lincoln Avenue Communities. Continue Reading McShane Construction Tapped for New Affordable Housing Complex in Madison, Wisconsin

CMG Financial Acquires Norcom Mortgage’s Retail Assets

by Phil Hall | Apr 12, 2024

CMG Financial, a mortgage banking firm headquartered in San Ramon, California, announced its retail acquisition of Norcom Mortgage of Hartford, Connecticut. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The integration of Norcom Mortgage marks CMG's...