U.S. Housing Market
There Isn’t One U.S. Housing Market. We Need to Stop Talking Like There Is
U.S. home prices rose 2.1% nationally, but some states gained more than 8% while others declined. The national housing headline is telling only part of the story. Continue Reading There Isn’t One U.S. Housing Market. We Need to Stop Talking Like There Is
More Borrowers Can Qualify for a Mortgage. That Doesn’t Make the House Affordable
Non-QM lending is giving more borrowers a path to financing. That can be good for housing, but qualifying for a mortgage and being able to afford the home are two different things. Continue Reading More Borrowers Can Qualify for a Mortgage. That Doesn’t Make the House Affordable
Iowa Home Sales Down 16% in July
Median sales price came to $280,000 in July, a vibrant 10.7% increase over the $253,000 median sales price from the prior year. Continue Reading Iowa Home Sales Down 16% in July
268-Unit San Jose Apartment Complex Sells for $122 Million
The property offers a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments spanning 18 different floor plans. Continue Reading 268-Unit San Jose Apartment Complex Sells for $122 Million
Atlanta-Area Development Could Lose Proposed Rental Housing Unless It Snags an NHL Team
Atlanta has not had an NHL presence since 2011. Continue Reading Atlanta-Area Development Could Lose Proposed Rental Housing Unless It Snags an NHL Team
Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low
3.2% of properties in the second quarter were considered seriously underwater, unchanged from the first quarter but up from 2.7% in the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low
Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year
Also on the rise was the statewide median price – $360,000, up 6.8% from July 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $375,218 in June to $374,438 in July. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in July
Alliance Residential Opens New Multifamily Community in Dallas Suburb
The Breckyn offers one- and two-bedroom apartments, with layouts ranging from 731 to 1,191 square feet. Continue Reading Alliance Residential Opens New Multifamily Community in Dallas Suburb
REMAX: Home Sales Down in July Despite Expanded Inventory
The $450,000 median sales price remained flat month-over-month but was 3.4% higher from June 2025. Continue Reading REMAX: Home Sales Down in July Despite Expanded Inventory
Texas and North Carolina Dominate Top Spots in New Ranking of the Best Real Estate Markets
At the bottom of the list, New Orleans ranked 300th. Continue Reading Texas and North Carolina Dominate Top Spots in New Ranking of the Best Real Estate Markets
Mortgage Application Activity Holds Steady
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 41.9% of total applications from 40.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Holds Steady
Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Community
Pricing on the residences begins in the mid-$300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Community
California Home Sales Hit the Summer Doldrums
California’s statewide median home price softened again in July, falling below the $900,000 benchmark for the first time in four months. Continue Reading California Home Sales Hit the Summer Doldrums
New York State Home Sales Up 4.5%
The statewide median sales price in July was $480,000, a 6.7% surge from the $450,000 median price recorded in June. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Up 4.5%
