U.S. Housing Market
Anchorage to Review Property Tax Appraisals Following Complaints Over Elevated Assessments
The city is now planning to issue revised assessments for roughly 660 homes across four Anchorage neighborhoods. Continue Reading Anchorage to Review Property Tax Appraisals Following Complaints Over Elevated Assessments
Real Estate Fund Manager Penzance Acquires Four Multifamily Properties for $200 Million
The Washington, DC-based Penzance plans to make new investments across the Mid-Atlantic, from New Jersey to South Carolina, during 2026. Continue Reading Real Estate Fund Manager Penzance Acquires Four Multifamily Properties for $200 Million
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
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.5% from 18.5% the week prior while the VA share of total applications dropped to 14.9% from 16.3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
MBA’s Joel Kan said the decline came as “lenders pulled back on underutilized loan programs and as liquidity concerns remain for some jumbo lenders.” Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
New E-Book Offers Advice on Green Building and Remodeling Projects
“This new handbook can help you make informed choices to improve your home’s ecological IQ,” said book editor Matt Power. Continue Reading New E-Book Offers Advice on Green Building and Remodeling Projects
New Handbook Designed to Help Homebuyers Purchasing Insurance
NAR President Kenny Parcell said the handbook prepares buyers for “a conversation with their insurance professional.” Continue Reading New Handbook Designed to Help Homebuyers Purchasing Insurance
New Data Shows Record Level of Housing Discrimination Complaints
The NFHA found there were 33,007 fair housing complaints received last year. Continue Reading New Data Shows Record Level of Housing Discrimination Complaints
Plunk Debuts AI-Powered Home Analysis Tool
The platform tracks over 104 million U.S. homes. Continue Reading Plunk Debuts AI-Powered Home Analysis Tool
DeSantis’ Affordable Housing Director Suspended After Less Than Six Months
Angie Sellers, the agency’s chief financial officer, has taken on the role of interim executive director. Continue Reading DeSantis’ Affordable Housing Director Suspended After Less Than Six Months
Home Prices Hit New Peaks in 30 of the 50 Largest Markets
“Rising home prices have boosted homeowner equity levels as well,” said Black Knight’s Andy Walden. Continue Reading Home Prices Hit New Peaks in 30 of the 50 Largest Markets
Survey: Most Americans Prefer Communities With Larger Homes and Distant Amenities
White Republicans ages 30 and older who did not have bachelor’s degree were the most likely to prefer the larger house communities. Continue Reading Survey: Most Americans Prefer Communities With Larger Homes and Distant Amenities
Q2 Market Share of FHA Loans at 14%
The second quarter’s percentage was the largest since the first quarter of 2021. Continue Reading Q2 Market Share of FHA Loans at 14%
Average Homebuyer’s Monthly Mortgage Payment Up 19% From Last Year
Pending home sales were down 14.4% year-over-year, with declines in all but two of the metros tracked by Redfin. Continue Reading Average Homebuyer’s Monthly Mortgage Payment Up 19% From Last Year
