U.S. Housing Market
RentCafe Debuts ChatGPT App
“Our goal has always been to simplify the renting journey,” said Esther Bonardi, vice president of marketing at RentCafe. Continue Reading RentCafe Debuts ChatGPT App
National Average Apartment Rent for April at $1,730
On an annual basis, San Francisco continued to outperform by posting rent growth of +7.3%. Continue Reading National Average Apartment Rent for April at $1,730
Alabama Home Sales Up During March
During March, Alabama’s median home price of $262,009 was a 4.8% month-over-month increase and a 20.8% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up During March
New Reports Find Home Price Acceleration Continues to Weaken
“Monthly data offered a modest seasonal lift without underlying momentum,” said Nicholas Godec, head of fixed income tradables and commodities at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Reports Find Home Price Acceleration Continues to Weaken
‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
“I’m tempted to try to say something really profound and esoteric and I guess here it is — housing is good,” Ding said Continue Reading ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
The median sales price increased to $440,000 last month, which was $10,000 (2.3%) higher than February and $5,000 (1.1%) more than March 2025. Continue Reading REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Courtney Lister is currently being held on a combined $230,000 bond. Continue Reading First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Habitat for Humanity to Create ‘Pope Leo Village’ in Wichita
“We like to say that we are putting God’s love into action,” said Danielle Johnson, executive director of Wichita Habitat for Humanity. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity to Create ‘Pope Leo Village’ in Wichita
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 13-17
A “pied-à-terre tax” aimed at New York City’s wealthiest property owners, the Wall Street Journal slams home builders, and a Massachusetts town rejects a 50% property tax hike. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 13-17
Florida Home Sales Continue to Rise
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in March was $420,000, up 1.8% from the previous year. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Continue to Rise
Survey: More Homeowners Choose to Renovate Instead of Relocate
The most popular upgrade was painting (47%), followed by bathroom (43%) and kitchen (40%) improvements Continue Reading Survey: More Homeowners Choose to Renovate Instead of Relocate
Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
“A person moving into the typical rental spends less each month than someone buying a starter home today,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Straight Week
“Mortgage rates declined this week to a four-week low of 6.30%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Straight Week
Q1 Foreclosure Filings Up 26% From Last Year
One in every 1,211 housing units had a foreclosure filing during the first quarter. Continue Reading Q1 Foreclosure Filings Up 26% From Last Year
Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 Million Mansion Deal Tops List of Most Expensive Home Sales in March
Seven of March’s 10 most expensive home sales were in coastal Florida. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 Million Mansion Deal Tops List of Most Expensive Home Sales in March













