U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, observed, “Rates currently stand at their lowest level in the last three spring homebuying seasons.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Florida’s Burgess Island Listed for Sale at $89 Million
The island was acquired and developed in 1924 by inventor and electrochemist Charles Frederick Burgess. Continue Reading Florida’s Burgess Island Listed for Sale at $89 Million
Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of April 2, up from last week when it averaged 6.38%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million
“Reno’s transformation is being fueled by world-class employers that are creating thousands of high-paying jobs,” said James R. Parks, founder and principal of APW Avenue Group. Continue Reading APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million
The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
“First-time buyers are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel,” said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. Continue Reading The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
$30 Million Sale Sets New Record for Georgia’s Housing Market
Georgia’s housing market saw a new record sale with a Sea Island mansion changing hands for $30 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the 2.32-acre property known as Entelechy II was designed by the late Atlanta architect and developer John Portman. The property...
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Homeowners in West Virginia paid the lowest average total real estate taxes at $1,044. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
If the latest tax hike goes into effect, homeowners in the Green Mountain State will have shouldered a 41% rise in property taxes over the past five years. Continue Reading Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
New foreclosure filings across the city nearly doubled over the first six months of 2025 compared to the second half of last year. Continue Reading Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
As of October, Florida home values were down about 3% from the same month in 2022. Continue Reading Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Thought leaders saying the right thing, revenge seekers doing the wrong thing, and a new movie and book worth pursuing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
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