U.S. Housing Market
HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
“Every unnecessary regulation comes with a cost, and too often homebuyers pay the price,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
New Study: More Americans Favor Homebuying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
The survey also found 90% of respondents stating a home is a valuable investment, up from 79% in 2025. Continue Reading New Study: More Americans Favor Homebuying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
Century Communities Unveils New Development in Austin
Pricing ranges from the $300,000s to $500,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Development in Austin
New York State Housing Inventory Records 15th Straight Month of Annual Growth
The median sales price of $444,510 was a 3.4% upswing from the $430,000 price tag last May. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory Records 15th Straight Month of Annual Growth
New White Paper Highlights Housing Market Reactions to Demographic Shifts
lso considered is how slower housing demand growth could affect mortgage origination volumes, borrower equity accumulation, and credit performance. Continue Reading New White Paper Highlights Housing Market Reactions to Demographic Shifts
Report: 242 Cities Have Starter Homes Valued at $1 Million and Up
“Million-dollar starter homes are popping up in more Northeast cities because the housing shortage there hasn’t been solved,” said Kara Ng, senior economist at Zillow. Continue Reading Report: 242 Cities Have Starter Homes Valued at $1 Million and Up
Builder Confidence Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns
The latest HMI survey also revealed that 35% of builders cut prices in June, up from 32% in May. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns
Boston Suburb Sues Massachusetts to Block 180-Unit Housing Development
The town of Wellesley, with a population of roughly 30,000, is arguing the 5-acre parking lot at MassBay Community College does not qualify for conversion into housing. Continue Reading Boston Suburb Sues Massachusetts to Block 180-Unit Housing Development
Indiana Tops the Realtor.com Affordability & Homebuilding Report Card Rankings
New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Connecticut and California all carried F grades for the second consecutive year. Continue Reading Indiana Tops the Realtor.com Affordability & Homebuilding Report Card Rankings
Q1 Title Insurance Premiums Totaled $4.5 Billion
The title insurance industry paid nearly $151 million in claims during the first quarter, down from about $161 million in claims paid during the same period one year earlier. Continue Reading Q1 Title Insurance Premiums Totaled $4.5 Billion
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 8-12
A new CFPB director is named, New York City nuns address the affordable housing shortage, and Alec Baldwin tries once more to sell his Hamptons estate. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 8-12
Former Detroit-Area Home of Longtime UAW President Walter Reuther Listed for $1.45 Million
The 2-acre estate features a 2,400-square-foot primary residence and a 1,500-square-foot guest house. Continue Reading Former Detroit-Area Home of Longtime UAW President Walter Reuther Listed for $1.45 Million
Report: Lennar Plans New Community at Site of Demolished Las Vegas Hotel
The builder is proposing a community of two-story single-family homes on a 29.5-acre property that was previously the site of the Eastside Cannery hotel and casino complex Continue Reading Report: Lennar Plans New Community at Site of Demolished Las Vegas Hotel
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% as of June 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
Foreclosure Filings Down Month-Over-Month But Continue Rising Year-Over-Year
“While foreclosure activity eased from April levels, the broader trend remains one of gradual year-over-year growth,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Down Month-Over-Month But Continue Rising Year-Over-Year














