U.S. Housing Market

Report: Hispanic Homeownership at New Record High

by Phil Hall | Mar 23, 2026

2025 marked the largest single-year increase in Hispanic homeownership since the US Census Bureau started tracking this data. Continue Reading Report: Hispanic Homeownership at New Record High

Kite Realty Group Promotes Heath R. Fear to President

by Phil Hall | Mar 23, 2026

“He is a trusted partner to me, our board, and the leadership team.” said Chairman and CEO John A. Kite. Continue Reading Kite Realty Group Promotes Heath R. Fear to President

Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?

by Phil Hall | Mar 11, 2026

93% of survey respondents indicated that a poorly maintained neighboring lawn signals lower home value to some degree. Continue Reading Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?

Century Communities to Begin Sales at New Arizona Development

by Phil Hall | Mar 11, 2026

Century Communities Inc. (NYSE: CCS) announced that its Century Complete brand will soon open for sales at Western Crossings, a new community in Florence, Arizona. Western Crossings will offer two-story single-family homes, with floor plans up to five bedrooms and...

Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren

by Phil Hall | Mar 11, 2026

The Journal further complained the problems facing the housing market were not caused by institutional investors. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Iowa Home Sales Decline While Prices Rise 7%

by Phil Hall | Dec 30, 2025

Median sales price increased 7% to $244,950 in November from the $229,000 of one year before. Continue Reading Iowa Home Sales Decline While Prices Rise 7%

New Data Reports Highlight Mild But Continued Home Price Acceleration

by Phil Hall | Dec 30, 2025

FHFA Director Bill Pulte made no public acknowledgement of the home price increases. Continue Reading New Data Reports Highlight Mild But Continued Home Price Acceleration

Georgia Home Sales Down 9% During November

by Phil Hall | Dec 30, 2025

During November, the median sales price dipped by 1% to $356,000 while the average sales price inched up 2% to $449,463. Continue Reading Georgia Home Sales Down 9% During November

Gene Simmons Relists Beverly Hills Estate with $1 Million Price Cut

by Phil Hall | Dec 30, 2025

In April, he listed the property for just under $14 million but later withdrew the listing when there was no buyer interest. Continue Reading Gene Simmons Relists Beverly Hills Estate with $1 Million Price Cut

Illinois Home Prices Rising While Sales Decline

by Phil Hall | Dec 29, 2025

The city of Chicago experienced an 11.8% year-over-year decrease in sales. Continue Reading Illinois Home Prices Rising While Sales Decline

Report: Typical Household Needs 7 Years to Save for a Down Payment

by Phil Hall | Dec 29, 2025

In many expensive coastal metros, saving for a typical down payment can take 20 to more than 35 years. Continue Reading Report: Typical Household Needs 7 Years to Save for a Down Payment

Pending Home Sales Up 3.3%

by Phil Hall | Dec 29, 2025

On a regional measurement, pending home sales were up month-over-month and year-over-year in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up 3.3%

HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research

by Phil Hall | Dec 29, 2025

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...