U.S. Housing Market
Maine Home Sales Surged in July
“Active home sale listings exceeded 6,200 for the first time since December 2019, resulting in the eighth best July since the year 2000,” said Judy Oberg, 2026 president of the Maine Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Surged in July
Mortgage Application Activity Perks Up
The Refinance Index increased 5% from the previous week, but it was also 22% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Perks Up
Report: World Cup Brought Major Income Boost to Short-Term Rental Owners in Host Cities
The income in markets where short-term renting is broadly permitted surged during the World Cup events by 421% compared with June 2025. Continue Reading Report: World Cup Brought Major Income Boost to Short-Term Rental Owners in Host Cities
California Realtors Group Offers Grants to Help First-Time Buyers Cover Insurance Costs
The average amount of funds distributed on a first-come, first-served basis was roughly $1,625 per applicant. Continue Reading California Realtors Group Offers Grants to Help First-Time Buyers Cover Insurance Costs
Florida’s New Real Estate License Activity Up 42% Year-Over-Year
However, a data report from Casa Academy determined that 43% of the 2025 cohort now has inactive license records. Continue Reading Florida’s New Real Estate License Activity Up 42% Year-Over-Year
Maine Home Sales Total and Median Sales Price Unchanged Year-Over-Year
Sales in the Northeast decreased 12.2% year-over-year while the median sales price increased 5.7% to $494,500. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Total and Median Sales Price Unchanged Year-Over-Year
WRS Inc. Breaks Ground on $1.2 Billion DC-Area Mixed-Use Project
Construction on Phase 1 infrastructure, including demolition, road networks and storm drain systems, is currently underway. Continue Reading WRS Inc. Breaks Ground on $1.2 Billion DC-Area Mixed-Use Project
Existing Home Sales Down During March
The median existing home sales price of $408,800 marked a 1.4% increase from March 2025. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down During March
Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan
“Texas homeowners and renters are being squeezed as their local jurisdictions tout bloated budgets,” said Abbott. Continue Reading Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 6-10
Home sellers aggressively cutting their listings prices, a stalemate for Kansas property tax relief, and a hurricane-damaged stadium reopens for the new baseball season. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 6-10
First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
his is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Continue Reading First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
Mid-Atlantic Region Records Spike in Listings
The median sold price of $425,000 was a 3.7% uptick from the $410,000 price from 12 months before. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Region Records Spike in Listings
Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
“Agents are ultimately focused on what drives the best outcome for their clients,” said Jason Cassity, chief growth officer of Real. Continue Reading Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
Mortgage Rates Inch Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% as of April 9, down from last week when it averaged 6.46%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Down
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