U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 19-23
The Supreme Court considers the Federal Reserve, a once-grand mall faces oblivion, and New York City’s new mayor has a plumbing update. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 19-23
Kentucky Home Sales Up 14.5% for December
The median sales price of $270,500 was down 1.7% from November and up 4.0% from December 2024. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up 14.5% for December
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up 13.6% in September
Single-family existing homes were at a 5.1-months’ supply in September and the third quarter. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up 13.6% in September
Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community
The company said the property was created with its proprietary Quiet Building sound insulating construction. Continue Reading Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community
New Listings and Pending Sales Up Across New York State
he median sales price across New York State was $427,628, a 3% upswing from the $415,000 price in September 2024. Continue Reading New Listings and Pending Sales Up Across New York State
Construction Starts on New Affordable Housing Community in San Antonio
The first Nova Loft units will be ready for leasing January 2025 and the entire development is slated for completion by April 2025. Continue Reading Construction Starts on New Affordable Housing Community in San Antonio
Los Angeles Affordable Housing Community to Be Built on Former Industrial Site
A new six-story mixed-use apartment complex is now under construction. Continue Reading Los Angeles Affordable Housing Community to Be Built on Former Industrial Site
Median Rents in Manhattan Drop for the First Time in More Than Two Years
Manhattan’s median rents hit a record high of $4,400 in August. Continue Reading Median Rents in Manhattan Drop for the First Time in More Than Two Years
Mortgage Rates Drop Below the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Dec. 14. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below the 7% Mark
Q3 Home Flipping Down, But Profits Are Up
The typical profit margin in the third quarter was 29.8%. Continue Reading Q3 Home Flipping Down, But Profits Are Up
Thrive Mortgage and Lower.com to Merge
Lower CEO and co-founder Dan Snyder will lead the combined team. Continue Reading Thrive Mortgage and Lower.com to Merge
Mortgage Marketplace Stairs Financial Raises $3.5 Million in Funding Round
Stairs is now live in Texas with licenses across 40 states, and the company plans to expand nationwide in early 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Marketplace Stairs Financial Raises $3.5 Million in Funding Round
NAR’s Chief Economist Forecasts 4.71 Million Existing Home Sales in 2024
NAR also predicted the Austin metro market will have the most pent-up housing demand in 2024. Continue Reading NAR’s Chief Economist Forecasts 4.71 Million Existing Home Sales in 2024
Refinances Fuel Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 19% from the previous week and was 27% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinances Fuel Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Asking Rents Record Steepest Decline in Over 3 Years
“Renters are finally catching a break,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. Continue Reading Asking Rents Record Steepest Decline in Over 3 Years













