U.S. Housing Market
Santa Fe Compound Where Gene Hackman Died Listed for $6.25 Million
The 53-acre estate was purchased by Hackman in the 1990s. Continue Reading Santa Fe Compound Where Gene Hackman Died Listed for $6.25 Million
Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
“Builders continue to face several issues that include labor and lot shortages as well as elevated regulatory and material costs,” said NAHB’s Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 6-10
An update on the cause of the Palisades Fire, Hunter Biden’s bizarre Romanian real estate deal, and a once-prominent pharmacy chain comes to an end. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 6-10
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up 6.2% Year-Over-Year
The median sold price in the Bright MLS Mid-Atlantic region was $419,900 Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up 6.2% Year-Over-Year
Study: 20% of California Residents Worried About Covering Housing Costs
The survey found 15.6% of adults taking on an additional job or more work at their current job to cover their housing costs. Continue Reading Study: 20% of California Residents Worried About Covering Housing Costs
CRMLS Now Offering CubiCasa’s Floor Plan Product
CRMLS users will receive special access to free floor plans, discounts on add-on features, and access to a network of real estate photographers. Continue Reading CRMLS Now Offering CubiCasa’s Floor Plan Product
CondoTek and MGIC Unveil Condo Compliance Solution
The MGIC Compliance validation is delivered at no additional cost to CondoTek’s CPW. Continue Reading CondoTek and MGIC Unveil Condo Compliance Solution
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage paused its multi-week climb but continues to hover under 8%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
Federal Housing Administration Changes Appraisal Requirements for Certain Manufactured Homes
Federal Housing Commissioner Julia R. Gordon said this update is part of the “comprehensive efforts to increase both the supply and affordability of manufactured homes.” Continue Reading Federal Housing Administration Changes Appraisal Requirements for Certain Manufactured Homes
Build More Housing Near Transit Act is Reintroduced in Bipartisan Endeavor
“Our bill will maximize federal investments in transit and increase housing options for cost-burdened Americans to alleviate this pressure,” said Rep. Scott Peters. Continue Reading Build More Housing Near Transit Act is Reintroduced in Bipartisan Endeavor
FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
The updates seek to “streamline certain requirements and reduce operational challenges associated with servicing a HECM portfolio.” Continue Reading FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
Q3 Housing: Fewer Equity-Rich Homes, Less Underwater Mortgages
Only 2.5% of all residential mortgages, or one in 40, were considered seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Housing: Fewer Equity-Rich Homes, Less Underwater Mortgages
Edson Awards Honors Affordable Housing Initiatives
“Skyrocketing rents continue to burden millions of American families, even in areas once considered affordable,” said AHTCC CEO Emily Cadik. Continue Reading Edson Awards Honors Affordable Housing Initiatives
Julia Roberts Sells Her San Francisco Mansion
The five-level property was acquired by the Oscar-winner in January 2020 for $8.3 million. Continue Reading Julia Roberts Sells Her San Francisco Mansion
Nearly One-Third of Q3 Homes for Sale Were New Construction
The 30.6% share is the highest of any third quarter on record. Continue Reading Nearly One-Third of Q3 Homes for Sale Were New Construction
