U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 24-28
Bigger price tags on smaller homes, the Chicago Bears refuse to commit to a new stadium site, and Dolly Parton’s commercial real estate success. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 24-28
The Mortgage Market Is Healthy. That Doesn’t Mean Every Homeowner Is
The mortgage market remains healthy overall, but FHA serious delinquencies have climbed sharply. John G. Stevens argues that the industry should understand why borrowers are struggling before today’s warning signs become tomorrow’s foreclosure statistics. Continue Reading The Mortgage Market Is Healthy. That Doesn’t Mean Every Homeowner Is
Residential Property Vacancy Rate Holds Steady at 1.3%
Out of the country’s 104.6 million residential properties, 259,666 were in the foreclosure process during the third quarter. Continue Reading Residential Property Vacancy Rate Holds Steady at 1.3%
Alabama Home Sales Surge by 20% Year-Over-Year
The July median home price of $287,750 was up by $47,166 (or 19.6%) from one year before. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Surge by 20% Year-Over-Year
More Homes Are Hitting the Market. Fewer Buyers Are Stepping Up
More homes are hitting the market while fewer buyers are signing contracts, creating greater negotiating power for buyers who can still afford to purchase. Continue Reading More Homes Are Hitting the Market. Fewer Buyers Are Stepping Up
Carrington Expands Non-QM Lending to Borrowers With FICO Scores as Low as 550
Carrington Mortgage Services expanded its Flexible Advantage non-QM program, including new options for certain eligible borrowers with FICO scores as low as 550. Continue Reading Carrington Expands Non-QM Lending to Borrowers With FICO Scores as Low as 550
Report: New Homes Have Been Getting Smaller
In 2025, 25% of new homes were under 1,800 square feet, up from 16% in 2015. Continue Reading Report: New Homes Have Been Getting Smaller
Tech Trends: All Eyes on AI
Four new developments related to artificial intelligence usage in the real estate industry. Continue Reading Tech Trends: All Eyes on AI
New Home Sales Plunged 10.5% in July
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $393,800. Continue Reading New Home Sales Plunged 10.5% in July
America Needs More Homes. Builders Are Being Given Reasons to Build Fewer
America needs more housing. But builders still have to produce homes at a cost buyers can afford. John G. Stevens examines why America’s housing shortage and affordability crisis cannot be solved separately. Continue Reading America Needs More Homes. Builders Are Being Given Reasons to Build Fewer
Illinois Home Sales Up Slightly, Chicago Sales in Decline
The city of Chicago experienced a 2.9% year-over-year decrease in sales in July with 2,137 sales, down from 2,201 one year before. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up Slightly, Chicago Sales in Decline
New Data Reports Highlight Continued Home Price Acceleration
Chicago, New York and Cleveland experienced the highest gains with year-over-year price increases of 6.9%, 4.8% and 4.1%, respectively. Continue Reading New Data Reports Highlight Continued Home Price Acceleration
California Gov. Newsom Lists Sacramento-Area Mansion for $7.5 Million
The property was acquired for $3.7 million in 2018. Continue Reading California Gov. Newsom Lists Sacramento-Area Mansion for $7.5 Million
$350 Million Mixed-Use District Planned for Chattanooga Riverfront Development
A partnership of the developers Urban Story Ventures and Hill Partners and the architecture firm Perkins&Will are behind the planned district. Continue Reading $350 Million Mixed-Use District Planned for Chattanooga Riverfront Development
Housing Doesn’t Need Another Prediction. It Needs People Who Can Solve Problems
Housing has no shortage of forecasts. What the market needs now are professionals who can understand the numbers, solve problems and help buyers and sellers determine when a transaction can actually work. Continue Reading Housing Doesn’t Need Another Prediction. It Needs People Who Can Solve Problems
