U.S. Housing Market
Lower Launches Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for a Down Payment
ONE by Lower is available to eligible first-time and repeat homebuyers. Continue Reading Lower Launches Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for a Down Payment
Mortgage Application Activity Ended July with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.3% from 16.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Ended July with a Whimper
JPMorgan Allocates $750 Billion to Boost Housing Inventory and Homeownership
The company will also take on the chairman role with the US Chamber of Commerce’s newly formed Housing Advisory Council. Continue Reading JPMorgan Allocates $750 Billion to Boost Housing Inventory and Homeownership
Report: National Median List Price Posted Ninth Month of Annual Declines
The median home spent 57 days on the market in July, four days longer than in June but one day less than in July 2025. Continue Reading Report: National Median List Price Posted Ninth Month of Annual Declines
Mamdani Announces One-Month Extension for Pied-à-Terre Tax Appeals
On Wednesday, an administration official said that letters were sent to 17,000 addresses believed to have second homes worth more than $5 million. Continue Reading Mamdani Announces One-Month Extension for Pied-à-Terre Tax Appeals
Wisconsin Records ‘Healthy Bounce’ in June Home Sales
According to the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA), the statewide median price was also up 5.9% year-over-year in June, reaching $360,000. Continue Reading Wisconsin Records ‘Healthy Bounce’ in June Home Sales
Survey: 1 in 5 Texans Consider Moving Out of State Due to Rising Housing Costs
The survey found 75% of Texas renters were dealing with housing costs that rose over the past year. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Texans Consider Moving Out of State Due to Rising Housing Costs
Landlords Sue to Stop Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
The lawsuit argued the board’s vote for a rent freeze was a “sham” because the outcome was predetermined. Continue Reading Landlords Sue to Stop Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
Pennsylvania’s Median Home Sales Price Breaks New Record
Also on the rise were Pennsylvania’s home sales – more than 13,000 in June, up 19% from May and up 3% from June 2025. Continue Reading Pennsylvania’s Median Home Sales Price Breaks New Record
More Down Payment Assistance Programs Added During Q2
Programs supporting manufactured homes increased to 1,089, representing 40% of all programs, a gain of 3% from the first quarter. Continue Reading More Down Payment Assistance Programs Added During Q2
Alabama Home Sales Up Sharply Year-Over-Year
Alabama witnessed 678 foreclosures in June, a 23.5% year-over-year increase and a 6.2% decrease from the prior month. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up Sharply Year-Over-Year
Mortgage Application Activity Picks Up
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.0% from 17.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Picks Up
Q2 Texas Home Prices Held Steady
Closed sales rose to 99,688 in the second quarter, with the largest percentage increases in Eagle Pass (22.9%), Odessa (16.2%), and Tyler (15.6%). Continue Reading Q2 Texas Home Prices Held Steady
New York State’s Median Home Sales Price Hits Record High
The median sales price rose 8% year-over-year, increasing from $440,000 in June 2025 to a record $475,000 last month. Continue Reading New York State’s Median Home Sales Price Hits Record High
Union Home Mortgage Acquires Origination Assets of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp.
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Union Home Mortgage Acquires Origination Assets of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp.
