U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Ex-NASCAR Champ Jamie McMurray Cuts $1 Million from Listing Price on Charlotte-Area Estate
cMurray listed his property last August for $12 million. Continue Reading Ex-NASCAR Champ Jamie McMurray Cuts $1 Million from Listing Price on Charlotte-Area Estate
Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
“Builders continue to face several issues that include labor and lot shortages as well as elevated regulatory and material costs,” said NAHB’s Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
For 2025 as a whole, the state recorded an annual sales level of 271,590, an increase of 0.9% from the revised sales level of 269,170 reported in 2024. Continue Reading California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
NAR Report Affirms Millennials and Baby Boomers Dominate the Housing Market
Buyers of previously owned homes made up an 87% share of the market, compared to the 13% buying new homes. Continue Reading NAR Report Affirms Millennials and Baby Boomers Dominate the Housing Market
Rep. Adam Schiff Offers Bill to Convert Government Buildings into Affordable Housing
The bill was praised by National Association of Realtors President Kevin Sears. Continue Reading Rep. Adam Schiff Offers Bill to Convert Government Buildings into Affordable Housing
Second Round of California Dream for All Loan Program to Roll Out
The program was conceived to help bridge California’s racial gap in homeownership. Continue Reading Second Round of California Dream for All Loan Program to Roll Out
White House Press Secretary: Protecting Homeowners Against Squatters is a ‘Local Issue’
“My understanding is that this is obviously a local issue,” said Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Continue Reading White House Press Secretary: Protecting Homeowners Against Squatters is a ‘Local Issue’
Study: More Than Three-Quarters of Baby Boomers Plan to Stay in Their Current Home
The majority of boomers (54%) own homes with no mortgage. Continue Reading Study: More Than Three-Quarters of Baby Boomers Plan to Stay in Their Current Home
Zillow: US Has 550 Million-Dollar Cities, a New Record High
California led the nation with 210 million-dollar cities, more than the next five states combined. Continue Reading Zillow: US Has 550 Million-Dollar Cities, a New Record High
CoreLogic: Annual Home Price Growth Up 5.5% in February
CoreLogic projected that year-over-year home price gains will continue through 2024, albeit at a slower pace. Continue Reading CoreLogic: Annual Home Price Growth Up 5.5% in February
Capital Square Completes Construction on Single-Family BFR Community Outside Dallas
The 18-acre development includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom single-family homes. Continue Reading Capital Square Completes Construction on Single-Family BFR Community Outside Dallas
Eco-Friendly Real Estate Developer Z Life Plans Nationwide Expansion
“Z Life is crafting ecosystems for living that meet the needs and aspirations of the younger generation,” said CEO Weina Zhang. Continue Reading Eco-Friendly Real Estate Developer Z Life Plans Nationwide Expansion
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will the NAR Settlement Create a Lose-Lose Scenario for Homebuyers?
Buyers face a new environment with greater costs at every level of the process. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will the NAR Settlement Create a Lose-Lose Scenario for Homebuyers?
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