U.S. Housing Market
Illinois Realtors in New Partnership to Speed Home Construction
“The housing shortage is worsening every day, and communities need tools they can use now,” said Illinois Realtors CEO Jeff Baker. Continue Reading Illinois Realtors in New Partnership to Speed Home Construction
Nations Lending Debuts Insurance Component
The NLIS rollout will begin in 17 markets, with additional expansion anticipated later this year. Continue Reading Nations Lending Debuts Insurance Component
Former Arizona Shopping Center Site to Become Affordable Housing Complex
The new complex will be called Dorsey Station and will feature 400 housing units, with 90% designated as affordable and 10% market rate. Continue Reading Former Arizona Shopping Center Site to Become Affordable Housing Complex
Turnbridge Equities Begins Leasing at New Raleigh-Area BTR Community
Townhome rentals start under $2,000 per month, and most single-family homes are priced below $3,000 per month. Continue Reading Turnbridge Equities Begins Leasing at New Raleigh-Area BTR Community
Illinois Home Sales Up in June While Chicago Home Sales Decline
The city of Chicago experienced a 0.9% year-over-year increase in sales last month with 2,417 transactions, down from 2,396 in June 2025. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up in June While Chicago Home Sales Decline
New Data Reports Find Cooling but Continued Home Price Gains
FHFA Director Bill Pulte did not offer a public comment on the price increases. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Cooling but Continued Home Price Gains
Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
The townhomes offer two-story, open-concept floor plans ranging from 1,343 to 1,392 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths. Continue Reading Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Vertical construction began last October, with the first units expected in April and full project completion slated for early 2027. Continue Reading First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
In Miami, nearly two-thirds (62.6%) of home listings are stale, the biggest share of all the major metros. Continue Reading More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Gov. Newsom Issues Warnings to 15 Localities for Noncompliance on Affordable Housing Access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has put forth final warnings to 15 cities and counties that have yet to acquiesce to his administration’s demands on affordable housing access. The 15 communities that received notice today remain more than two years behind schedule and...
Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
The app is available beginning today. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series help seniors consider housing options. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
“Unfortunately, this month’s turmoil in the Middle East has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which in turn could impact overall affordability in the months ahead,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
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