U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 17-21
A real estate fraudster being chased by the FBI, an ex-CEO trying to take over his former company, and the upcoming demolition of a historic site in sports betting. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 17-21
Virginia Home Sales Up, But at a Slower Pace
Sold dollar volume also increased, climbing to approximately $5.8 billion statewide. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up, But at a Slower Pace
Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Affordability Concerns
“Our latest builder survey continues to show signs of weakness in the home building market,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Affordability Concerns
Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
The five-story development, which is now 60% leased, offers 78 apartments for households earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income. Continue Reading Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
Michael Rehaut Joins Melius Research as Managing Director and Head of Housing Research
Rehaut joins the firm from JPMorgan, where he spent the last 24 years as a senior analyst in the equity research department. Continue Reading Michael Rehaut Joins Melius Research as Managing Director and Head of Housing Research
Wisconsin Home Sales Decline as Median Price Surges by 6.8%
Wisconsin housing affordability fell 2.4% over the last 12 months. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Decline as Median Price Surges by 6.8%
Mortgage Rates Trend Lower
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.47% as of June 18, down from last week when it averaged 6.52%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Trend Lower
Report: 1 in 3 Adults Under 35 Still Lives with Their Parents
The 33.0% co-residence rate among adults under 35 in 2025 is slightly below the 2020 all-time high of 33.6%. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 3 Adults Under 35 Still Lives with Their Parents
Home Flipping Activity and Returns Up During Q1
Nationwide, 61.1% of flipped homes were purchased with all cash. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity and Returns Up During Q1
President Trump’s Former Connecticut Mansion to be Demolished and Replaced
The 19,773-square-foot waterfront residence in the affluent New York City suburb of Greenwich was built in 1939. Continue Reading President Trump’s Former Connecticut Mansion to be Demolished and Replaced
New Home Purchase Activity Slowed in May
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $378,384 in April to $372,825 in May. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Activity Slowed in May
California’s Median Home Price Breaks New Record
Total active listings declined on a year-over-year basis in 40 of the 53 counties tracked by CAR. Continue Reading California’s Median Home Price Breaks New Record
REMAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month
New listings in May were down 3.3% month-over-month and down 8.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading REMAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month
Home Sale Cancellation Rate Holds Steady at 13.6%
In Atlanta, 18.8% of home-purchase agreements were canceled in May, the highest share among the 50 most populous metros with sufficient data. Continue Reading Home Sale Cancellation Rate Holds Steady at 13.6%
Report: Elevated Credit Inquiry Velocity is Top Fraud Risk Indicator for Rental Applications
TransUnion analyzed more than 1.1 million renters who moved during 2024 and tracked charge-offs within one year after moving as a proxy for fraud-related risk. Continue Reading Report: Elevated Credit Inquiry Velocity is Top Fraud Risk Indicator for Rental Applications
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