U.S. Housing Market
House of Representatives Passes Affordable HOMES Act
The bill has been received in the US Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Continue Reading House of Representatives Passes Affordable HOMES Act
Florida Dominated December’s Luxury Real Estate Market
The month’s most expensive sale was also the fourth most expensive sale of 2025. Continue Reading Florida Dominated December’s Luxury Real Estate Market
KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Pricing at Greenleaf Grove starts at $1.3 million. Continue Reading KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Trump to Push Builders to Increase Home Construction
“I’m asking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to get Big Homebuilders going,” said Trump. Continue Reading Trump to Push Builders to Increase Home Construction
Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
This marked the fifth straight month in which there have been at least 70% more condo sellers than buyers. Continue Reading Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
Fox News’ Bret Baier Lists His Washington Mansion at $31.9 Million
Baier and his family have lived in the mansion since April 2022. Continue Reading Fox News’ Bret Baier Lists His Washington Mansion at $31.9 Million
Tech Trends: Plunk Enables You to Look at Residential Real Estate in a Whole New Way
“The more we looked at the residential real estate market, the more we got convinced it was broken,” said David Bluhm, Plunk co-founder and president. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Plunk Enables You to Look at Residential Real Estate in a Whole New Way
ACI Worldwide in $20 Million Settlement Over Mortgage Payment Mishap
On April 23, 2021, ACI Payments erroneously used live customer data in a test of its Speedpay platform. Continue Reading ACI Worldwide in $20 Million Settlement Over Mortgage Payment Mishap
Freddie Mac Debuts Tool to Match Borrowers with Down Payment Assistance Programs
DPA One is available at no cost to lenders, housing counselors and down payment assistance program providers. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Debuts Tool to Match Borrowers with Down Payment Assistance Programs
Homebuyers Need to Earn $114,627 to Afford a Median-Priced Home
Buyers “should think outside the box,” said Redfin Economics Research Lead Chen Zhao. Continue Reading Homebuyers Need to Earn $114,627 to Afford a Median-Priced Home
RE/MAX: September’s Median Sales Price Was $415,000
Homes sold for an average of 99% of the listing price in September. Continue Reading RE/MAX: September’s Median Sales Price Was $415,000
Housing Starts Up in September
Single‐family authorizations in September were at a rate of 965,000, up 1.8% from the revised August figure of 948,000. Continue Reading Housing Starts Up in September
Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 28-Year Low
“The ARM share was 9.3%, the highest share in 11 months,” said the MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 28-Year Low
Most Americans Would Buy a Haunted House Just to Save Money
68% of respondents believed the government should mandate sellers to disclose if a home is haunted. Continue Reading Most Americans Would Buy a Haunted House Just to Save Money
2024 Homebuying Trends: Pickleball Courts Are In, Tuscan Kitchens Are Out
Brutalist-style design and sensory gardens are more popular today. Continue Reading 2024 Homebuying Trends: Pickleball Courts Are In, Tuscan Kitchens Are Out
