U.S. Housing Market

Toll Brothers Begins Home Sales at New Jacksonville Community

by Phil Hall | Jan 19, 2026

Homes are priced from the mid-$500,000s. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Begins Home Sales at New Jacksonville Community

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 12-16

by Phil Hall | Jan 16, 2026

Jerome Powell drops a bombshell, a new movie celebrates a pioneering banker, and the Washington Commanders debut their new stadium’s design. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 12-16

Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025

The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year

Builder Confidence Holds Steady

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025

“NAHB expects the Fed to cut the federal funds rate at their meeting this week, which will help lower interest rates for builder and developer loans,” said Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady

FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025

Grant applications are now being accepted through Oct. 3. Continue Reading FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development

Mortgage Rates Take a Drop

by Phil Hall | May 4, 2023

A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.27%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Drop

Active Home Listings 50.5% Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

by Phil Hall | May 4, 2023

Last month, the national median list price was $430,000 in April, up from $424,000 in March. Continue Reading Active Home Listings 50.5% Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Home Equity Ticks Downward for Second Straight Month

by Phil Hall | May 4, 2023

ATTOM determined the number of equity-rich mortgage-payers dropped on a quarterly basis in 32 of the 50 states. Continue Reading Home Equity Ticks Downward for Second Straight Month

NYC Rent-Stabilized Units Facing Hikes Up to 7%

by Phil Hall | May 4, 2023

“A 7% rent increase is clearly beyond what renters can afford,” said Mayor Eric Adams. Continue Reading NYC Rent-Stabilized Units Facing Hikes Up to 7%

Mat Ishbia Disses Dan Gilbert – The Feud Continues

by Phil Hall | May 3, 2023

Two highly competitive Michigan titans of mortgage banking who also happen to own rival professional basketball teams have zero fondness for each other – and one of the duo just took a smack at the other today in a sports podcast. Mat Ishbia does double duty is...

Can Promoting Energy Efficiency in a Home Listing Help Boost the Sale?

by Phil Hall | May 3, 2023

Nearly two-thirds of real estate brokers and agents said promoting energy efficiency in listings is either very or somewhat valuable. Continue Reading Can Promoting Energy Efficiency in a Home Listing Help Boost the Sale?