U.S. Housing Market
California Home Sales Rise as Median Price Eases
However, statewide sales remained struck below the 300,000 benchmark for the 45th consecutive month. Continue Reading California Home Sales Rise as Median Price Eases
Foreclosure Activity Surged During First Half of 2026
Nationwide, 0.16% of all housing units (one in every 632) had a foreclosure filing during the year’s first six months. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Surged During First Half of 2026
Discount-Hungry Homebuyers Paying More Attention to Foreclosure Listings
The median foreclosed home sold for 27.2% below its estimated value. Continue Reading Discount-Hungry Homebuyers Paying More Attention to Foreclosure Listings
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $66.3 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
This year’s AHP awards represent an increase over 2025’s activity, with $16.6 million more in funding supporting 14 additional developments and approximately 850 more affordable homes. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $66.3 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
Elon Musk’s Former Bel Air Estate Listed at Nearly $50 Million
The listed residence was built in 1990 and has seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a two-story library, a temperature-controlled 1,000-bottle wine cellar and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s Former Bel Air Estate Listed at Nearly $50 Million
Survey: More Homeowners Choose to Renovate Instead of Relocate
The most popular upgrade was painting (47%), followed by bathroom (43%) and kitchen (40%) improvements Continue Reading Survey: More Homeowners Choose to Renovate Instead of Relocate
Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
“A person moving into the typical rental spends less each month than someone buying a starter home today,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Straight Week
“Mortgage rates declined this week to a four-week low of 6.30%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Straight Week
Q1 Foreclosure Filings Up 26% From Last Year
One in every 1,211 housing units had a foreclosure filing during the first quarter. Continue Reading Q1 Foreclosure Filings Up 26% From Last Year
Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 Million Mansion Deal Tops List of Most Expensive Home Sales in March
Seven of March’s 10 most expensive home sales were in coastal Florida. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 Million Mansion Deal Tops List of Most Expensive Home Sales in March
The City with the Most Affordable Rent Is…
Miami ranked last among the more than 180 cites analyzed in the new WalletHub study. Continue Reading The City with the Most Affordable Rent Is…
Ginnie Mae Issued $46.1 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During March
The pooling and securitization of loans for more than 128,000 American households, including over 49,000 first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Issued $46.1 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During March
Builder Confidence at 7-Month Low
“Builder sentiment has fallen back in spring as buyers face ongoing elevated interest rates and growing economic uncertainty,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens Continue Reading Builder Confidence at 7-Month Low
Percentage of First-Time Homebuyers Falls to All-Time Low
35% of Gen Z buyers were single females, the highest share among all generations. Continue Reading Percentage of First-Time Homebuyers Falls to All-Time Low
Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 5% and was 15% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
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