U.S. Housing Market
New York State Home Sales Up 2.5%
Home prices extended the streak of 29 consecutive months of rising values with a 4.2% year-over-year upswing to $440,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Up 2.5%
Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025
December was the fifth consecutive month where annual house price appreciation remained below 1%. Continue Reading Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025
New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
The Ohio Senate will consider the bill when it convenes for its next session on Sept. 30. Continue Reading New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
Q2 Home Flipping Profit Margins Drop to 17-Year Low
The typical flipped property generated a 25.1% return on investment before expenses. Continue Reading Q2 Home Flipping Profit Margins Drop to 17-Year Low
California Home Sales and Prices Forecasted to Rise in 2026
Housing supply in 2026 is forecast to show continued improvement and remain near pre-pandemic levels, with active listings up by nearly 10% amid improving market conditions. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Forecasted to Rise in 2026
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 8-12
There’s 74,582,671 square feet of vacant office space in the city – which is enough to fill more than 26 Empire State Buildings. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 8-12
Fewer Listings, But Faster Home Sales
The median home sale price was $370,625, down 2.7% from a year earlier. Continue Reading Fewer Listings, But Faster Home Sales
Guest Opinion: How to Help Your Client Close the Deal When Mortgage Rates Climb
If paying for quality photography is not part of your marketing budget, it should be. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: How to Help Your Client Close the Deal When Mortgage Rates Climb
Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
“This week’s decrease continues a recent sideways trend in mortgage rates,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
“The mortgage delinquency rate fell to its lowest level for any first quarter since MBA’s survey began in 1979,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
Zillow: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.4% if US Debt Default Occurs
Mortgage payments on a typical home could be 22% higher by September. Continue Reading Zillow: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.4% if US Debt Default Occurs
Toll Brothers Unveils New Luxury Community for Utah
Construction of the sales center and model homes is now under way and sales will begin this fall. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Unveils New Luxury Community for Utah
Guest Opinion: How Real Estate Professionals Can Achieve Their Goals in Today’s Economy
The most valuable resource that real estate professionals can bring to their clients in this market is positivity. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: How Real Estate Professionals Can Achieve Their Goals in Today’s Economy
FHFA Rescinds Upfront Fees Based on DTI Ratio
“I appreciate the feedback FHFA has received from the mortgage industry and other market participants,” said FHFA Director Thompson. Continue Reading FHFA Rescinds Upfront Fees Based on DTI Ratio
Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
“Mortgage applications responded positively to a drop in rates last week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
