U.S. Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 6-10
A university tries to kick an 89-year-old man out of his home, a new wave of young buyers arrives in the housing market, and long-overdue closure at the site of the 9/11 attacks. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 6-10
Housing Groups Ask Pulte to Delay New Condo Financing Requirements
The housing groups also requested that the FHFA offer assurance that the new policy changes will improve building safety without reducing access to affordable homeownership. Continue Reading Housing Groups Ask Pulte to Delay New Condo Financing Requirements
Mortgage Rates Creep Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of July 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Creep Up Slightly
Maine Home Sales Surged 7.31% in June
“The highest statewide for-sale inventory in 70-months (5,667) resulted in a strong sales period during June,” says Judy Oberg, 2026 president of the Maine Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Surged 7.31% in June
Existing Home Sales Down 2.4% in June
Regionally, only the Northeast recorded a month-over-month sales increase while the Midwest, South and West experienced declining activity. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 2.4% in June
Calendar Anomaly Boosts Mortgage Delinquency Rate by 15 Basis Points
“While the headline increase in delinquencies may draw attention, the underlying performance picture is stable as delinquencies remain below January 2020 levels,” said ICE’s Andy Walden. Continue Reading Calendar Anomaly Boosts Mortgage Delinquency Rate by 15 Basis Points
NYC Board Approves Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
“Our message is clear: This freeze will destroy the living conditions for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers,” said New York Apartment Association CEO Kenny Burgos. Continue Reading NYC Board Approves Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
Illinois Home Sales and Inventory Decline While Median Price Rises
“May brought continued price growth across Illinois, as limited housing supply helped keep the market competitive,” said Jeff Kolbus, president of Illinois Realtors. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales and Inventory Decline While Median Price Rises
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of June 25, up from last week when it averaged 6.47%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill for Implementing Property Tax Relief Amendment
The new law, SB 4-F, was approved in a recent special session of the state legislature that also approved a ballot referendum for cutting property taxes statewide. Continue Reading Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill for Implementing Property Tax Relief Amendment
4-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Connecticut Sells for $17.3 Million
The properties were built between 1910 and 1926 and sit on a total of 1.35 acres. Continue Reading 4-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Connecticut Sells for $17.3 Million
Greystar Unveils The Parson, a New Luxury Apartment Community in Denver
The Parson comprises 309 luxury residences, including 21 studios, 161 one-bedrooms, 95 two-bedrooms, nine three-bedrooms, and 23 penthouses. Continue Reading Greystar Unveils The Parson, a New Luxury Apartment Community in Denver
Minnesota Real Estate Broker Convicted of Exploiting Muslim Homebuyers with Contract for Deed Scheme
The jury found Banken found liable for violating the three federal laws along with the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Broker Convicted of Exploiting Muslim Homebuyers with Contract for Deed Scheme
Pat Boone Selling Beverly Hills Home of 66 Years for $22 Million
Boone, who turned 92 earlier this month, had earlier listed the property in 2014 for $18.4 million, but later withdrew it from sale. Continue Reading Pat Boone Selling Beverly Hills Home of 66 Years for $22 Million
High-Flood-Risk Counties Lost More Residents Than They Gained in 2025
Redfin defines a high-risk county as one that ranks in the top 10% when it comes to the share of homes facing high flood risk. Continue Reading High-Flood-Risk Counties Lost More Residents Than They Gained in 2025













