U.S. Housing Market
California Home Sales Rebounded in September
In September, California’s median home price fell 1.7% to $883,640, down from $899,130 in August. Continue Reading California Home Sales Rebounded in September
Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
Only 36% believed they had the financial wherewithal for that responsibility. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
Virginia Home Sales Remain Flat While Prices Continue to Rise
Virginia’s median sales price was $440,000 in May, up $15,000 since last year, reflecting a 3.5% increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Remain Flat While Prices Continue to Rise
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of June 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,235, up from $2,206 in April and up from $2,226 in May 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
Michael Dell Lists His Boston Penthouse for $35 Million
Dell paid $34 million for the 7,200-square-foot condo with five bedrooms and a 570-square-foot private balcony in 2020. Continue Reading Michael Dell Lists His Boston Penthouse for $35 Million
New Senate Bill Seeks to Overturn FHFA’s LLPA Rule
“The Biden administration is making homeownership more difficult for everyday Americans,” said Sen. Braun. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Seeks to Overturn FHFA’s LLPA Rule
Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Under 7%
“Mortgage rates increased to their highest level since November 2022,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Under 7%
Ex-CEO Mark Willis Returns to Keller Williams as Strategic Consultant
“No one cares more about the agent than Keller Williams,” said Willis. Continue Reading Ex-CEO Mark Willis Returns to Keller Williams as Strategic Consultant
HGTV’s Latest Show: Male Strippers Doing Home Renovations
“The six, hour-long episodes will feature over-the-top casino-inspired style,” promised HGTV’s publicity. Continue Reading HGTV’s Latest Show: Male Strippers Doing Home Renovations
Redfin: Home Prices Up for First Time in Nearly Five Months
The median home sale price of $383,750 was only $2,500 below record high from June 2022. Continue Reading Redfin: Home Prices Up for First Time in Nearly Five Months
Foreclosure Activity Increased in First Half of 2023
The first half of the year saw a recorded total of 185,580 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings, according to new data from ATTOM. This represents a 13% year-over-year increase. Nationwide, 0.13% of all housing units (one in every 752) had a foreclosure filing in...
UnlistedHomes.com Debuts ChatGPT-Backed Home Search Engine
CEO Katie Hill said her company was “to offer ChatGPT-enabled home search.” Continue Reading UnlistedHomes.com Debuts ChatGPT-Backed Home Search Engine
New Program Seeks to Convert Boston Office Properties into Multifamily Housing
“One building could potentially create hundreds of new housing units that could include a lot of affordable units,” Wu said. Continue Reading New Program Seeks to Convert Boston Office Properties into Multifamily Housing
U.S. Bank Debuts Product to Expand Minority Homeownership Access
U.S. Bank has committed $100 million over the next five years to the Access Home Loan program. Continue Reading U.S. Bank Debuts Product to Expand Minority Homeownership Access














