U.S. Housing Market
Wisconsin Home Sales Down Amid Drop in New Listings
The statewide median home price of $315,000 was 7.9% above the $292,000 price from January 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Down Amid Drop in New Listings
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
New Catalog Offers 30 Passive House Designs
Some plans include areas for outdoor living, water features, and Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs) for additional space. Continue Reading New Catalog Offers 30 Passive House Designs
House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill
The bill did not include President Trump’s focus to restrict institutional investors from buying single-family houses. Continue Reading House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill
Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
A retail purchasing surcharge would replace the property taxes as a revenue source. Continue Reading Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
Report: Roughly 2.8% of the National Housing Inventory Changed Hands This Year
This is the lowest turnover rate in at least 30 years. Continue Reading Report: Roughly 2.8% of the National Housing Inventory Changed Hands This Year
Luxury Home Sales Up 5% in September
The only two metros where prices dropped were Tampa, Florida (-3.3% to $1.45 million) and Oakland, California (-2.2% to $2.9 million). Continue Reading Luxury Home Sales Up 5% in September
Illinois Home Sales Up 4.6% Year-Over-Year
The monthly median price of $301,000 in September was 3.8% higher than $290,000 from one year before. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up 4.6% Year-Over-Year
Realtor.com to Debut FlyAround, Offering 360-Degree Views of Properties
Roll out is slated over the next few weeks. Continue Reading Realtor.com to Debut FlyAround, Offering 360-Degree Views of Properties
Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.17% as of Oct. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
National Vacancy and Zombie Foreclosure Rates Decline
The number of zombie properties rose quarter-over-quarter in 21 states and the District of Columbia. Continue Reading National Vacancy and Zombie Foreclosure Rates Decline
Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
Redfin attributed the lower payment level to declining mortgage rates. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
Aivre Secures UAD 3.6 Verification from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“This is a watershed moment for the appraisal industry,” said Jake Lew, CEO of Aivre. Continue Reading Aivre Secures UAD 3.6 Verification from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Report: Most Affordable Housing in NYC Built in 10 of 51 Council Districts
Sections of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island turned into “no-go zones” for multifamily affordable housing. Continue Reading Report: Most Affordable Housing in NYC Built in 10 of 51 Council Districts
$60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
The PGP offers up to a 5:1 match of member contributions up to $25,000 per FHLBank Dallas member. Continue Reading $60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
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