U.S. Housing Market
Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
“Builders continue to face several issues that include labor and lot shortages as well as elevated regulatory and material costs,” said NAHB’s Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Begin 2026 with Declining Confidence
California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
For 2025 as a whole, the state recorded an annual sales level of 271,590, an increase of 0.9% from the revised sales level of 269,170 reported in 2024. Continue Reading California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 8-12
Trump administration officials acting strangely, a bill to protect Ohio seniors from foreclosure, and a nation experiencing its fifth blackout in a year. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 8-12
MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
“Competition between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been central to their success in providing liquidity and stability to the mortgage market,” Broeksmit explained. Continue Reading MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
National Multifamily Corp. President Matt Cawley represented the seller, BPC Capital Management LLC, and procured the buyer, BBB Investors LLC. Continue Reading 5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
Report: Average Monthly Mortgage Payment is $2,317
Average mortgage payments are most expensive in Hawaii ($3,696), California ($3,399) and Massachusetts ($3,201). Continue Reading Report: Average Monthly Mortgage Payment is $2,317
New Listings of Homes Down 22.4%
Redfin found nearly half of homes on the market are selling within two weeks. Continue Reading New Listings of Homes Down 22.4%
MBA Chief Broeksmit: ‘Awful Lot of Misinformation’ on Mortgage Fee Changes
Broeksmit said the changes “were meant to address some anomalies in the previous pricing structure.” Continue Reading MBA Chief Broeksmit: ‘Awful Lot of Misinformation’ on Mortgage Fee Changes
A NYC Market-Rate Rental on a Median Income? Fuhgeddaboudit!
Asking rents in March averaged $3,344, a new record. Continue Reading A NYC Market-Rate Rental on a Median Income? Fuhgeddaboudit!
Spotlight On: FHFA’s Proposed Rulemaking on Fair Lending Oversight
“The way I look at it, there are a lot of things about this rule that need to be changed,” said The Lincoln Institute’s Jim Gray. Continue Reading Spotlight On: FHFA’s Proposed Rulemaking on Fair Lending Oversight
The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Inches Up Again
“Rates should gently decline over the course of 2023,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. Continue Reading The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Inches Up Again
Pending Home Sales Down for First Time in Four Months
“The lack of housing inventory is a major constraint to rising sales,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down for First Time in Four Months
Wells Fargo Teams with T.D. Jakes on Community Revitalization Endeavor
“We look forward to seeing the meaningful difference we’ll make together in communities across the country,” said Charlie Scharf, CEO of Wells Fargo. Continue Reading Wells Fargo Teams with T.D. Jakes on Community Revitalization Endeavor
Profit Margins on Home Sales Down 44.2% During Q1
This marked the third straight quarterly decrease nationwide and resulted in the lowest investment return since mid-2021. Continue Reading Profit Margins on Home Sales Down 44.2% During Q1
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Remains Near Record Low
No state posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in February. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Remains Near Record Low
