U.S. Housing Market
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
National Average Apartment Rent for April at $1,730
On an annual basis, San Francisco continued to outperform by posting rent growth of +7.3%. Continue Reading National Average Apartment Rent for April at $1,730
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
“We are removing a significant regulatory barrier that added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
South Florida Real Estate Gets Increased Inquiries from China
“Asia represents the next major growth market for South Florida real estate,” Alfredo Pujol, chairman of the board of the Miami Association of Realtors. Continue Reading South Florida Real Estate Gets Increased Inquiries from China
New Reports Find 2025 Ended with Slowing Home Price Acceleration
“National home prices grew just 1.3% for the year — the weakest full-year gain since 2011” said Nicholas Godec at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Reports Find 2025 Ended with Slowing Home Price Acceleration
Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Discourage Institutional Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
“Today Democrats are introducing legislation to stop Wall Street from snapping up homes in bulk and jacking up rent for families,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Discourage Institutional Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
Nearly 14% of Home Sales Canceled During January
Homebuyers need to earn $111,000 per year to afford the typical home, about $25,000 more than the median household income. Continue Reading Nearly 14% of Home Sales Canceled During January
Virginia Home Sales Up as Prices Remain Flat
The statewide median sales price $397,790 dipped by a scant 0.3% from the $399,000 price in January 2025. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up as Prices Remain Flat
Wood Partners Breaks Ground on 204-Unit Multifamily Community in Houston Suburb
Construction is scheduled for completion in May 2027. Continue Reading Wood Partners Breaks Ground on 204-Unit Multifamily Community in Houston Suburb
Lennar Corp. Debuts Single-Family Home Community in Alabama
Pricing begins in the low $200,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Corp. Debuts Single-Family Home Community in Alabama
Colonial Era New Jersey Estate That Hosted George Washington Listed for $4 Million
The residence was expanded in 1841, restored in 1979, and had a new wing added in 2003. Continue Reading Colonial Era New Jersey Estate That Hosted George Washington Listed for $4 Million
Report: 44% More Home Sellers Than Buyers
Redfin defines a market with over 10% more sellers than buyers as a buyer’s market. Continue Reading Report: 44% More Home Sellers Than Buyers
Home Builders Renew Exemption Call on Building Materials as Trump Plans Global 10% Tariff
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) renewed its call to exempt building materials from his renewed tariff targeting after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to reject President Trump’s expanded use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for...
