U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Picks Up
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.0% from 17.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Picks Up
Q2 Texas Home Prices Held Steady
Closed sales rose to 99,688 in the second quarter, with the largest percentage increases in Eagle Pass (22.9%), Odessa (16.2%), and Tyler (15.6%). Continue Reading Q2 Texas Home Prices Held Steady
The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…
Nine of the 10 worst cities for first-time buyers were in California. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…
Indiana Home Sales and Listings Surged During First Half of the Year
Indiana’s median sale price is up 5% year-to-date to $275,000, with June’s monthly median hitting an all-time state-level high of $290,000. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales and Listings Surged During First Half of the Year
Thomas Jefferson’s Boyhood Home Listed at $17 Million
The property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, has never been opened to the public, although private tours can be arranged. Continue Reading Thomas Jefferson’s Boyhood Home Listed at $17 Million
Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
The platform’s products include conventional and jumbo loans, construction financing, commercial lending, bridge loans, FHA and VA loans. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Activity Rises in April
“While the spring housing market got off to a slow start, both buyers and sellers were much more eager in April,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Activity Rises in April
eXp Expands Brokerage Presence in California and Canada
The company debuted two new NextHome franchises in California and welcomed Edmonton-based Initia Real Estate into its network. Continue Reading eXp Expands Brokerage Presence in California and Canada
Report: NYC Mayor Mamdani Drops Plan for 9.5% Property Tax Hike
The property tax hike would require approval from the state government. Continue Reading Report: NYC Mayor Mamdani Drops Plan for 9.5% Property Tax Hike
Maine’s Home Sales and Prices Up in April
The median sales price statewide increased 2.72% to $410,865 from the April 2025 price of $400,000. Continue Reading Maine’s Home Sales and Prices Up in April
Blackstone Subsidiary Launches Lending Platform for Homebuilders
The new lending platform is supported by BREDS’ portfolio company, Brio Homebuilder Solutions, Continue Reading Blackstone Subsidiary Launches Lending Platform for Homebuilders
Existing Home Sales Inch Up by 0.2%
The $417,700 median existing-home price for all housing types marked a 0.9% increase from one year ago. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Inch Up by 0.2%
Redfin Listings Now Include Sunscore, a Property-Level Analysis of Natural Light
Sunscore is now available on all for-sale homes listed on Redfin.com and will be available on Redfin’s iPhone and Android apps later this year. Continue Reading Redfin Listings Now Include Sunscore, a Property-Level Analysis of Natural Light
New Platform Tracks Remodeling Activity by State
California is the top state for remodeling based on total share, with 8% of the market at a $22.1 billion volume. Continue Reading New Platform Tracks Remodeling Activity by State
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 4-8
New listings on the rise, New York City’s mayor shoots his mouth off (twice), and the late Ted Turner’s property portfolio. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 4-8
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