U.S. Housing Market
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up by Only 0.1% in 2025
“There is a lot of pent-up demand in the market, and buyers do have more choices than they have had in years,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up by Only 0.1% in 2025
October New Home Sales Up 18.7% Year-Over-Year
The three-month delay in the release of the October data is due to the recent federal government shutdown. Continue Reading October New Home Sales Up 18.7% Year-Over-Year
NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
NAR noted that the shutdown has resulted in the halting of NFIP’s authority to issue new policies. Continue Reading NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
Starter Home Sales and Prices Outpace Other Housing Sectors
August’s price data marked the 12th consecutive month for starter home price increases, outpacing other price tiers Continue Reading Starter Home Sales and Prices Outpace Other Housing Sectors
New Joint Venture to Create Luxury Resort and Residences at Telluride
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Telluride will also feature two culinary outlets, a fitness facility and a spa with a thermal lounge, cold plunge, and eight treatment rooms. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Create Luxury Resort and Residences at Telluride
Herbie Huesman Named SVP of Real Estate at USAA FSB
Most recently, Huesman served as the bank’s interim general manager for real estate. Continue Reading Herbie Huesman Named SVP of Real Estate at USAA FSB
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 7.49%
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted the market is facing “the highest mortgage rates in a generation.” Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 7.49%
RFK Jr. Offers Proposal to Expand Homeownership
The presidential candidate called out Black Rock, State Street and Vanguard for snapping up single-family homes. Continue Reading RFK Jr. Offers Proposal to Expand Homeownership
Home Prices Up (Again) While Inventory Shrinks (Again)
“Buyers still struggle with the triple threat of rising listing prices, record-high mortgage rates, and limited inventory,” said Realtor.com’s Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Home Prices Up (Again) While Inventory Shrinks (Again)
Which is More Stressful: Homebuying or Dating?
67% of baby boomers felt divorce was more stressful than homebuying. Continue Reading Which is More Stressful: Homebuying or Dating?
Study: 81% of U.S. Real Estate Firms are Single-Office Operations
Only 30% of firms expect profitability or net income from all real estate activities to increase this year. Continue Reading Study: 81% of U.S. Real Estate Firms are Single-Office Operations
John Cady Named President of Citywide Home Loans
“The company is the perfect mix of culture, service and programs that many mortgage professionals have been looking for,” said Cady. Continue Reading John Cady Named President of Citywide Home Loans
Nearly 5.5 Million Homes Are Vacant Across the Largest Metro Areas
The average vacancy rate across the 50 largest U.S. metros is 7.22%. Continue Reading Nearly 5.5 Million Homes Are Vacant Across the Largest Metro Areas
Mortgage Applications Plunge to 27-Year Low
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 14.5% from 14.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Plunge to 27-Year Low
August Saw the 139th Consecutive Month of Year-Over-Year Home Price Increases
The median sales price for a single-family home remained at $375,000 in August. Continue Reading August Saw the 139th Consecutive Month of Year-Over-Year Home Price Increases
