U.S. Housing Market
Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low
3.2% of properties in the second quarter were considered seriously underwater, unchanged from the first quarter but up from 2.7% in the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low
Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year
Also on the rise was the statewide median price – $360,000, up 6.8% from July 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year
Existing Home Sales Down in July
The median existing home price for all housing types was $434,100, a 2% rise from the $425,700 price set in July 2025. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down in July
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved During July
“Credit availability in June increased to its highest level since July 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved During July
Illinois Realtors in New Partnership to Speed Home Construction
“The housing shortage is worsening every day, and communities need tools they can use now,” said Illinois Realtors CEO Jeff Baker. Continue Reading Illinois Realtors in New Partnership to Speed Home Construction
New and Pending Home Sales Rising in Indiana
Indiana reports 7,106 closed home sales last month, a 3% increase from one year before, along with 8,591 new pending sales, an 8% surge from April 2025. According to data from the Indiana Association of Realtors (IAR), there were approximately 10,800 homes listed for...
Apartment Rents Record Slight Uptick in May
Apartment rents recorded an extremely mild 0.2% uptick in May, with the national average rising to $1,737 from April’s upwardly revised level of $1,733. According to data from Apartments.com, a CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) marketplace, May marked the sixth consecutive...
Investors Less Active in the Q1 Housing Market
Real estate investors purchased 19% of homes that sold in the first quarter, down slightly from 20% one year earlier. Continue Reading Investors Less Active in the Q1 Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53% as of May 28, up from last week when it averaged 6.51%, which marked a nine-month high. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Again
Sales of New Single-Family Homes Declined While the Median Sale Price Increased
The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $422,500, up 8.0% from the March price of $391,100. Continue Reading Sales of New Single-Family Homes Declined While the Median Sale Price Increased
Q1 Purchase Loan Origination at 12-Year Low
Refinancing activity fell 7% quarter-over-quarter to 715,818 loans, although volumes were also 24% above the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q1 Purchase Loan Origination at 12-Year Low
Gov. DeSantis Offers Property Tax Relief Proposal Ahead of Special Legislative Session
Under the governor’s plan, the first $250,000 of a homestead’s value is exempt from taxation and will be subject to a schedule for full elimination. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Offers Property Tax Relief Proposal Ahead of Special Legislative Session
New York State Passes Pied-à-Terre Tax Aimed at NYC’s Luxury Second Homes
Gov. Hochul claimed the new tax could generate as much as $500 million per year for the cash-strapped city, which is operating on a $5.4 billion deficit. Continue Reading New York State Passes Pied-à-Terre Tax Aimed at NYC’s Luxury Second Homes
Lennar Expands Presence into the Des Moines Market
It is unclear where the homes will be built or when construction begins and occupancy occurs. Continue Reading Lennar Expands Presence into the Des Moines Market
California Vacation Rental Property Will Accept Anthropic Stock Instead of Cash
The single-level, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home sits on 3.25 private acres and features a new pool and spa, a bocce court, and a covered deck. Continue Reading California Vacation Rental Property Will Accept Anthropic Stock Instead of Cash
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