U.S. Housing Market
Sales of New Single-Family Homes Declined While the Median Sale Price Increased
The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $422,500, up 8.0% from the March price of $391,100. Continue Reading Sales of New Single-Family Homes Declined While the Median Sale Price Increased
Q1 Purchase Loan Origination at 12-Year Low
Refinancing activity fell 7% quarter-over-quarter to 715,818 loans, although volumes were also 24% above the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q1 Purchase Loan Origination at 12-Year Low
Groundbreaking for New 348-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Austin
Construction of Sanara is now underway with first units anticipated in April 2027. Continue Reading Groundbreaking for New 348-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Austin
Texas Attorney General Warns Localities Against Violating New Law in Raising Property Taxes
SB 1851 prohibits localities from enacting property tax increases above the no-new-revenue rate. Continue Reading Texas Attorney General Warns Localities Against Violating New Law in Raising Property Taxes
Historic Dallas Hotel Renovated into Mixed-Income Multifamily Housing
In its prime, the Cabana Hotel accommodated The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Continue Reading Historic Dallas Hotel Renovated into Mixed-Income Multifamily Housing
Q4 2025 Report: 44.6% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich
A total of 44.6% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a data report from ATTOM. This is down from 46.1% in the third quarter and further down from the recent peak of 49.2% in the second quarter of...
Homebuyers in 2025 Scored the Biggest Price Discounting in 13 Years
Redfin found only four metros where the typical homebuyer paid more than the asking price last year. Continue Reading Homebuyers in 2025 Scored the Biggest Price Discounting in 13 Years
Anchorage to Review Property Tax Appraisals Following Complaints Over Elevated Assessments
The city is now planning to issue revised assessments for roughly 660 homes across four Anchorage neighborhoods. Continue Reading Anchorage to Review Property Tax Appraisals Following Complaints Over Elevated Assessments
Real Estate Fund Manager Penzance Acquires Four Multifamily Properties for $200 Million
The Washington, DC-based Penzance plans to make new investments across the Mid-Atlantic, from New Jersey to South Carolina, during 2026. Continue Reading Real Estate Fund Manager Penzance Acquires Four Multifamily Properties for $200 Million
Hulk Hogan’s Florida Estate Listed at $10.9 Million
The three-story, 5,400-square-foot residence in Clearwater Beach was Hogan’s home since 2012. Continue Reading Hulk Hogan’s Florida Estate Listed at $10.9 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 26-30
A Beverly Hills mansion that nobody wants, a push to end property taxes in Georgia, and Indiana goes Bears hunting. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 26-30
Trump Sparks Backlash Over Affordable Homeownership Comments
“We’re not going to destroy the value of their homes so that somebody that didn’t work very hard can buy a home,” said Trump. Continue Reading Trump Sparks Backlash Over Affordable Homeownership Comments
NYC Mayor Mamdani Backpedals on Promise to Expand Housing Voucher Program
He blamed the administration of his predecessor, Eric Adams, for his change in direction. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Backpedals on Promise to Expand Housing Voucher Program
Zillow Unveils New Marketing Campaign
The campaign debuts on Feb. 1 during the telecast of the Grammy Awards on CBS and Paramount+. Continue Reading Zillow Unveils New Marketing Campaign
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
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