U.S. Housing Market
Engel & Völkers Americas in Marketing Partnership with Ring Security Products
“As two brands that greatly value community and safety, we’re incredibly excited to collaborate with Ring,” said Katelyn Castellano, chief marketing and performance officer at Engel & Völkers Americas. Continue Reading Engel & Völkers Americas in Marketing Partnership with Ring Security Products
The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Making It Hard to Find
The average first-time American homebuyer is 40 years old. Do you think that is acceptable? Continue Reading The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Making It Hard to Find
New York State’s Housing Inventory Expands, But Sales Remain Down
Median sales prices enjoyed a 2.4% uptick from $420,000 in April 2025 to $430,000 last month. Continue Reading New York State’s Housing Inventory Expands, But Sales Remain Down
REMAX: New Listings Volume Outpaced Home Sales in April
The median sales price increased 1.5% year-over-year to $445,000, marking the 34th consecutive month of year-over-year price appreciation. Continue Reading REMAX: New Listings Volume Outpaced Home Sales in April
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
“Almost 10% of applications were for ARM loans, the highest share since October 2025, as borrowers sought loan types with lower rates,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
HUD Proposes Rule to Force Noncitizens Out of Public Housing
“HUD’s proposed rule will guarantee that all residents in HUD-funded housing are eligible tenants,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Rule to Force Noncitizens Out of Public Housing
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.85%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%
Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest and West but declined in the Northeast and South. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
In 28 states and the District of Columbia, the number of zombie properties fell quarter-over-quarter. Continue Reading Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up During January
Mortgage applications for new home purchases during January were up by 19% from the prior month and up by 2% from one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally...
Maine Home Sales Slowed but Not Stopped by January’s Bitter Winter Weather
The median sales price last month was $389,000, a 0.65% rise from the $386,500 price recorded in January 2025. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Slowed but Not Stopped by January’s Bitter Winter Weather
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
Here’s a radical idea on how to approach the question of affordable homeownership: let the market correct itself. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
California Home Sales and Prices Slumped in January
Also in decline was California’s median home price, which reached a 23-month low of $823,180 in January. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Slumped in January
Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year
Half of the survey’s respondents (50%) said their home needs repairs or renovations that they can’t afford right now. Continue Reading Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year
Single-Family Housing Starts Up in December
An estimated 1.35 million housing units were started in 2025, which was 0.6% below the 2024 figure of 1.36 million. A Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up in December
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