U.S. Housing Market
Declines Recorded for Mortgage Application Activity and Mortgage Credit Availability
“Mortgage credit availability decreased in June to its lowest level since December 2025,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s vice president and deputy chief economist. Continue Reading Declines Recorded for Mortgage Application Activity and Mortgage Credit Availability
ADU Builder Samara Expands into Single-Family Housing
The company stated that it will now design and build small infill developments consisting of clusters of up to 10 single-family homes. Continue Reading ADU Builder Samara Expands into Single-Family Housing
New Partnership Seeks to Deliver 4,000 Affordable Housing Units Across Los Angeles
The first project will be the conversion of the former LA World Trade Center, which will be re-branded as “Sky Castle.” Continue Reading New Partnership Seeks to Deliver 4,000 Affordable Housing Units Across Los Angeles
New Report Finds National Average for Mortgage Closing Costs Down by 3%
The greatest single-market shift during this period occurred in the District of Columbia, where closing costs dropped 21.1%. Continue Reading New Report Finds National Average for Mortgage Closing Costs Down by 3%
DeSantis, in Reversal, Declines to Campaign for Measure Ending Florida’s Property Taxes
“I think most people are going to be supportive of it, but I don’t know that,” he stated. Continue Reading DeSantis, in Reversal, Declines to Campaign for Measure Ending Florida’s Property Taxes
Report: Most Homes Were Unaffordable During Q1
California’s Los Angeles County was the least affordable market in ATTOM’s report. Continue Reading Report: Most Homes Were Unaffordable During Q1
Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The new mortgages will be originated and serviced by Better, with Bitcoin and USDC pledges powered by Coinbase. Continue Reading Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
DC Office Building Sold for $24 Million, Will Become Rental Housing
“The entire thing needs to be gutted on the inside,” said Hossein Fateh, Dalian Development’s founder and CEO. Continue Reading DC Office Building Sold for $24 Million, Will Become Rental Housing
Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Landmark will pursue both ground-up development and acquisition opportunities through partnerships. Continue Reading Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
A total of 35,000 foreclosure starts were recorded last month, down 16% from January but up 7% from February 2025. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
“We believe the single-family rental market represents one of the most compelling opportunities in real estate today,” said Appreciation Homes’ Stephen Satterfield. Continue Reading Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
Nautilus 220, Luxury Mixed-Use Development, Opens in Florida’s Palm Beach County
Nautilus 220 features 330 condominium residences in two 24-story towers. Continue Reading Nautilus 220, Luxury Mixed-Use Development, Opens in Florida’s Palm Beach County
Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
“An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market,” the senator said. Continue Reading Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
Illinois Home Prices Rise While Sales Decline
February’s median price of $295,000 was 3.9% more than the $284,000 price recorded one year before. Continue Reading Illinois Home Prices Rise While Sales Decline
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