U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
“We are removing a significant regulatory barrier that added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
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
Century Communities Unveils New Georgia Community
Pricing begins in the $280,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Georgia Community
Bascom Group Acquires 294-Unit Las Vegas Apartment Community for $103 Million
Bascom plans to complete lease-up of the property and implement institutional-grade management through Cushman & Wakefield. Continue Reading Bascom Group Acquires 294-Unit Las Vegas Apartment Community for $103 Million
Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
The report found 24 of the 25 fastest-appreciating markets were in the Northeast and Midwest. Continue Reading Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
The endeavor will initially aim at major US housing markets, focusing on index movement across defined periods. Continue Reading Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
Oracle’s Larry Ellison Sells San Francisco Property in Off-Market $45 Million Deal
The 10,742-square-foot property was built 1958 and was acquired by Ellison around 1988 for $3.9 million. Continue Reading Oracle’s Larry Ellison Sells San Francisco Property in Off-Market $45 Million Deal
Coastal Florida and LA Metro Area Top List of 2025’s Most Expensive Home Sales
2200 Gordon Dr. in Naples, Florida, was the most expensive home sale of the year at $133 million. Continue Reading Coastal Florida and LA Metro Area Top List of 2025’s Most Expensive Home Sales
NYC Mayor Mamdani to Host ‘Rental Rip-Off’ Hearings
The dates and locations for the hearings have yet to be scheduled. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani to Host ‘Rental Rip-Off’ Hearings
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2
The HUD Secretary on a roll, pending home sales on the rise, and Warren Buffett calls it a day. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2
Maryland to See Average Increase of 12.7% on Property Tax Assessments
All 23 counties and Baltimore City will see increases in property values. Continue Reading Maryland to See Average Increase of 12.7% on Property Tax Assessments
Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
Mamdani also signed an executive order revoking all orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams following his indictment in September 2024 on federal corruption charges. Continue Reading Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
The coming year will see major changes in Congress, the Federal Reserve, and the housing market. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
