U.S. Housing Market
Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Affordability Concerns
“Our latest builder survey continues to show signs of weakness in the home building market,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Affordability Concerns
Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
The five-story development, which is now 60% leased, offers 78 apartments for households earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income. Continue Reading Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
Q2 Home Prices Up in 80% of Metro Markets
The national median single-family existing-home price rose 1.5% year-over-year to $434,900, up from 0.5% annual growth in the first quarter. Continue Reading Q2 Home Prices Up in 80% of Metro Markets
National Park Service Issues RFPs for Leasing 3 Historic Cape Cod Properties
“Each property will require significant initial improvement,” said the service in its announcement. Continue Reading National Park Service Issues RFPs for Leasing 3 Historic Cape Cod Properties
Idaho Credit Unions Roll Out Program to Assist First-Time Homebuyers
The credit unions will originate 100% financed mortgages for eligible first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Idaho Credit Unions Roll Out Program to Assist First-Time Homebuyers
Survey: One-Third of Respondents Believed a Perfect Credit Score is Needed for a Mortgage
A new survey released by Veterans United Home Loans has discovered a rather considerable amount of incorrect assumptions by prospective homebuyers when it comes to acquiring a property. More than one-third of respondents (34%) were under the impression that they...
Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Take NIMBY Approach to Data Centers
Gen Zers (48%) and millennials (50%) were more likely than Gen Xers (38%) and baby boomers (22%) to support data centers in their neighborhood. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Take NIMBY Approach to Data Centers
Iowa Lawmakers Approve Property Tax Relief Plan at Close of Legislative Session
House Minority Leader Brian Meyer (D-Des Moines) was skeptical that the plan will work as intended. Continue Reading Iowa Lawmakers Approve Property Tax Relief Plan at Close of Legislative Session
FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program
For this year’s program, $51 million is available, with allocations of up to $2 million per project. Continue Reading FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
The end of a burdensome housing policy, the launch of a deed theft prevention agency, and Alaskan homeowners carrying more mortgage debt. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Launches Home Purchase Assistance Loan
K-DATE provides a non-amortizing loan that is deferred for up to 30 years and becomes due and payable when the home is sold, refinanced or the first mortgage is paid in full. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Launches Home Purchase Assistance Loan
Tennessee-Based MLS Realtracs Expands Coverage Nationwide
Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP) and United Real Estate have committed to contributing their listings to the Realtracs platform. Continue Reading Tennessee-Based MLS Realtracs Expands Coverage Nationwide
San Francisco’s Luxury Home Market Posts 22% Year-Over-Year Sales Spike
The median luxury sale price in San Francisco in March was $6.8 million, up 9% from one year earlier. Continue Reading San Francisco’s Luxury Home Market Posts 22% Year-Over-Year Sales Spike
Mortgage Rates Take Another Upturn
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of April 30, up from last week when it averaged 6.23%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Upturn
Report: Homebuyer Affordability Declined in March
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,145. Continue Reading Report: Homebuyer Affordability Declined in March
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