U.S. Housing Market
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $66.3 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
This year’s AHP awards represent an increase over 2025’s activity, with $16.6 million more in funding supporting 14 additional developments and approximately 850 more affordable homes. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $66.3 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
Elon Musk’s Former Bel Air Estate Listed at Nearly $50 Million
The listed residence was built in 1990 and has seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a two-story library, a temperature-controlled 1,000-bottle wine cellar and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s Former Bel Air Estate Listed at Nearly $50 Million
Report: 1 in 3 Adults Under 35 Still Lives with Their Parents
The 33.0% co-residence rate among adults under 35 in 2025 is slightly below the 2020 all-time high of 33.6%. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 3 Adults Under 35 Still Lives with Their Parents
Home Flipping Activity and Returns Up During Q1
Nationwide, 61.1% of flipped homes were purchased with all cash. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity and Returns Up During Q1
President Trump’s Former Connecticut Mansion to be Demolished and Replaced
The 19,773-square-foot waterfront residence in the affluent New York City suburb of Greenwich was built in 1939. Continue Reading President Trump’s Former Connecticut Mansion to be Demolished and Replaced
Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
One in seven homebuyers (14.4%) used FHA loans in December, down from 15.1% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
NYC Mayor Mamdani Bans Public Housing Tenants from Speaking at ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing
The hearing will focus only on privately owned housing. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Bans Public Housing Tenants from Speaking at ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing
HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement supporting HUD’s investigation. Continue Reading HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union serves 75,000 accountholders primarily throughout Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. Continue Reading Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
A Capitol Hill conundrum on affordable homeownership, another state wants the Chicago Bears, and a historic theater reopens for business. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
Massachusetts to Study Building Code Change to Enable More Housing Construction
The advisory group will include fire and public safety services professionals, building officials, architectural experts, and accessibility advocates. Continue Reading Massachusetts to Study Building Code Change to Enable More Housing Construction
Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion
Tri Pointe Homes will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry America Inc. Continue Reading Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion
DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Dismantle ‘Slumlord Empire’
In his lawsuit, Schwalb alleged the Razjooyans have violated the District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act, the District’s False Claims Act, and the federal RICO Act. Continue Reading DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Dismantle ‘Slumlord Empire’
NAMB Releases White Paper on Solving Affordable Homeownership Challenges
NAMB seeks legislative change regarding Mortgage Loan Originator compensation reform and reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program. Continue Reading NAMB Releases White Paper on Solving Affordable Homeownership Challenges
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Data Centers from Increasing Consumer Electricity Costs
The legislation seeks to ensure new data centers use energy from power generation sources that are separate from the grid. Continue Reading Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Data Centers from Increasing Consumer Electricity Costs
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