U.S. Housing Market
Ex-Florida Appraiser Sentenced to 20 Years for Bank Fraud
Armando Martinez previously pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Continue Reading Ex-Florida Appraiser Sentenced to 20 Years for Bank Fraud
Report: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Are Gen Z
This youthful generation represents nearly one-third of all first-time homebuyer loans and 27% of FHA purchase lending. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Are Gen Z
New Home Purchase Activity Slowed in May
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $378,384 in April to $372,825 in May. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Activity Slowed in May
California’s Median Home Price Breaks New Record
Total active listings declined on a year-over-year basis in 40 of the 53 counties tracked by CAR. Continue Reading California’s Median Home Price Breaks New Record
REMAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month
New listings in May were down 3.3% month-over-month and down 8.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading REMAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month
Toll Brothers Debuts 12-Home Luxury Community in North Carolina
Homes in the community are priced from $1.1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Debuts 12-Home Luxury Community in North Carolina
Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q4 2025
The five states with the largest quarterly increases in their overall delinquency rate were: Mississippi (109 basis points), Louisiana (89 basis points), Maryland (87 basis points), Oklahoma (86 basis points), and Indiana (86 basis points). Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q4 2025
Ex-NFL Star Lists Historic Connecticut Farmhouse at $8 Million
The property is owned by former NFL star quarterback Chris Simms and his wife Danielle, who acquired it in 2019 for $2.5 million. Continue Reading Ex-NFL Star Lists Historic Connecticut Farmhouse at $8 Million
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
The $396,800 median existing home price for all housing types was up 0.9% from one year ago ($393,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Updates from RESAAS, Matic, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Bevri. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes 10% Reduction in Property Taxes for Seniors
The governor’s office added the proposal is Michigan’s largest property tax break in over a decade. Continue Reading Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes 10% Reduction in Property Taxes for Seniors
Foreclosure Activity Rises Annually for Eleventh Straight Month
Across the nation, one in every 3,547 housing units had a foreclosure filing in January. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises Annually for Eleventh Straight Month
New Bill Would Allow Homebuyers to Put Unused College Savings Toward a Down Payment
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for consideration. Continue Reading New Bill Would Allow Homebuyers to Put Unused College Savings Toward a Down Payment
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