U.S. Housing Market
‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
Oddly, the Airbnb listing doesn’t identify the property as being featured in “Heated Rivalry.” Continue Reading ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
“When barriers are removed and supply grows, affordability improves,” said Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies. Continue Reading Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
If the latest tax hike goes into effect, homeowners in the Green Mountain State will have shouldered a 41% rise in property taxes over the past five years. Continue Reading Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
New foreclosure filings across the city nearly doubled over the first six months of 2025 compared to the second half of last year. Continue Reading Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
As of October, Florida home values were down about 3% from the same month in 2022. Continue Reading Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 15-19
This week’s Hits and Misses include another broker commission lawsuit, an accounting giant exiting its namesake building and Alec Baldwin’s unlikely home selling strategy. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 15-19
FTC Begins Claims Process for Victims of Lanier Law’s Mortgage Relief Scam
The deadline to file a claim is March 18. Continue Reading FTC Begins Claims Process for Victims of Lanier Law’s Mortgage Relief Scam
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Down 10.3% for 2023
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes at year’s end was $410,000, up 1.9% from the previous year. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Down 10.3% for 2023
New York State Ends 2023 with Record-Low Home Inventory
The $380,000 median sales price was 10.1% higher than the $345,000 price in December 2022. Continue Reading New York State Ends 2023 with Record-Low Home Inventory
Ameris Bank Debuts Borrower Assistance Program in Jacksonville
The program follows Ameris Bank’s $9 million settlement last October with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve redlining allegations. Continue Reading Ameris Bank Debuts Borrower Assistance Program in Jacksonville
Builder Confidence Up by 7 Points
Many builders continue to reduce home prices to boost sales. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Up by 7 Points
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 22.2%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $390,049 in November to $405,368 in December. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 22.2%
Existing Home Sales Were Down for December
The median existing home price for all housing types in December was $382,600, a year-over-year increase of 4.4%. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Were Down for December
Mortgage Rates Drop to 8-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.60% as of Jan. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to 8-Month Low
Study: Renting is More Affordable Than Homeownership in Nearly 90% of Local Markets
Among the 64 markets where median three-bedroom rents require less than one-third of average local wages, 59 are in the Midwest and South. Continue Reading Study: Renting is More Affordable Than Homeownership in Nearly 90% of Local Markets
