U.S. Housing Market
Stanley Martin Homes Acquires Florida’s Holiday Builders
Holiday Builders will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanley Martin Homes upon the completion of the transaction. Continue Reading Stanley Martin Homes Acquires Florida’s Holiday Builders
Toll Brothers Debuts Four New Communities
The communities are based in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Idaho, and California. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Debuts Four New Communities
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.4% from 16.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
BrightSky Residential Begins Leasing at Raleigh-Area BTR Community
The community offers two-story townhomes designed with three- and four-bedroom plans that are sized from 1,699 to 1,938 square feet. Continue Reading BrightSky Residential Begins Leasing at Raleigh-Area BTR Community
Atlantic Home Mortgage Debuts Lendtrain, a Refinance-Focused Platform
“Most homeowners do not need a sales call just to find out whether a refinance is worth exploring,” said Tony Davis, founder of Lendtrain. Continue Reading Atlantic Home Mortgage Debuts Lendtrain, a Refinance-Focused Platform
Pending Home Sales Up 1.5% in March
Month-over-month pending home sales increased in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up 1.5% in March
Report: Land Prices Soared 77% Since the Pandemic
Raw land has appreciated the most of any development category, up 86.5% since the first quarter of 2019. Continue Reading Report: Land Prices Soared 77% Since the Pandemic
PennyMac Unveils Special Mortgage Program for Team USA Olympic Athletes
PennyMac Financial Services Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) and PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT), the Official Mortgage Provider of Team USA and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, had unveiled the “Welcome Home: Athlete Mortgage Program,” an initiative...
Southern Impression Homes Completes First Phase of 213-Unit Dallas-Area BTR Community
Southern Impression Homes is a subsidiary of Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry, which acquired an 80% interest in the company in 2023. Continue Reading Southern Impression Homes Completes First Phase of 213-Unit Dallas-Area BTR Community
Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
Development is slated to begin this summer, with home sales commencing early next year with prices expected to start in the $700,000s. Continue Reading Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
The median sales price increased to $440,000 last month, which was $10,000 (2.3%) higher than February and $5,000 (1.1%) more than March 2025. Continue Reading REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Courtney Lister is currently being held on a combined $230,000 bond. Continue Reading First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Habitat for Humanity to Create ‘Pope Leo Village’ in Wichita
“We like to say that we are putting God’s love into action,” said Danielle Johnson, executive director of Wichita Habitat for Humanity. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity to Create ‘Pope Leo Village’ in Wichita
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 13-17
A “pied-à-terre tax” aimed at New York City’s wealthiest property owners, the Wall Street Journal slams home builders, and a Massachusetts town rejects a 50% property tax hike. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 13-17
Florida Home Sales Continue to Rise
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in March was $420,000, up 1.8% from the previous year. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Continue to Rise













