U.S. Housing Market
Q4 2025 Report: 44.6% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich
A total of 44.6% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a data report from ATTOM. This is down from 46.1% in the third quarter and further down from the recent peak of 49.2% in the second quarter of...
Homebuyers in 2025 Scored the Biggest Price Discounting in 13 Years
Redfin found only four metros where the typical homebuyer paid more than the asking price last year. Continue Reading Homebuyers in 2025 Scored the Biggest Price Discounting in 13 Years
NYC Median Rent Up 5.4% from Last Year
Smaller apartments recorded the greatest rent gains with a 6.0% year-over-year spike to $3,581, Continue Reading NYC Median Rent Up 5.4% from Last Year
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
The average loan size for new homes increased from $374,288 in August to $379,107 in September. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
Two-thirds of survey respondents believe it is the government’s job to require sales disclosures that house is haunted. Continue Reading Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
Hawaiian Wildfires Kill 36, Destroy More Than 270 Structures
The fire consumed much of Maui’s historic Front Street, a popular site featuring retail stores, bars and restaurants. Continue Reading Hawaiian Wildfires Kill 36, Destroy More Than 270 Structures
Mortgage Rates Rise For Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.96% as of Aug. 10, up from last week when it averaged 6.90%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise For Third Straight Week
Manhattan Average Rents Set New Record at $5,588 Per Month
“We could see another month of records,” said Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller Samuel. Continue Reading Manhattan Average Rents Set New Record at $5,588 Per Month
The Housing Seesaw: Home Sales Sink While Prices Remain Elevated
NAR recorded the national median single-family existing-home price at $402,600, down 2.4% from one year ago. Continue Reading The Housing Seesaw: Home Sales Sink While Prices Remain Elevated
MBA: Mortgage Application Volume Down 3.1%
The Refinance Index fell by 4% from the previous week and was 37% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Volume Down 3.1%
Lower Mortgage Delinquency Rates on Hurricane-Impacted Homes with Modern Building Codes
“Modern building codes provide stability when weather-related disasters occur,” said CoreLogic’s Tanya Havlicek. Continue Reading Lower Mortgage Delinquency Rates on Hurricane-Impacted Homes with Modern Building Codes
Rudy Giuliani Lists His NYC Apartment at $6.5 Million
Giuliani purchased the 10th floor co-op apartment in 2002 for $4.8 million. Continue Reading Rudy Giuliani Lists His NYC Apartment at $6.5 Million
One-Third of Apartments in Adaptive Reuse Projects Came from Office Buildings
“Creative approaches are increasingly being sought to deliver net new affordable homes,” said Yardi Matrix’s Doug Ressler. Continue Reading One-Third of Apartments in Adaptive Reuse Projects Came from Office Buildings
Judge Dismisses Airbnb Lawsuit Against NYC Over Short-Term Rental Rules
Theo Yedinsky, global policy director for Airbnb, stated the city’s rules were “a blow to its tourism economy.” Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Airbnb Lawsuit Against NYC Over Short-Term Rental Rules
Survey: Most Californians Favor Easing Environmental Restrictions to Build More Housing
The Bay Area was the only section of the state where most respondents favored maintaining restrictions. Continue Reading Survey: Most Californians Favor Easing Environmental Restrictions to Build More Housing
