U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
“It has been nearly two decades since Congress last enacted a sweeping, bipartisan housing law,” said NAR’s Shannon McGahn. Continue Reading Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
December’s New Home Sales Down 1.7%
An estimated 679,000 new homes were sold in 2025, a 1.1% dip from the 2024 figure of 686,000. Continue Reading December’s New Home Sales Down 1.7%
Wisconsin Home Sales Down Amid Drop in New Listings
The statewide median home price of $315,000 was 7.9% above the $292,000 price from January 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Down Amid Drop in New Listings
HUD Proposes Rule to Force Noncitizens Out of Public Housing
“HUD’s proposed rule will guarantee that all residents in HUD-funded housing are eligible tenants,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Rule to Force Noncitizens Out of Public Housing
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
The average loan size for new homes increased from $374,288 in August to $379,107 in September. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
Two-thirds of survey respondents believe it is the government’s job to require sales disclosures that house is haunted. Continue Reading Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
California Home Sales Rebounded in September
In September, California’s median home price fell 1.7% to $883,640, down from $899,130 in August. Continue Reading California Home Sales Rebounded in September
Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
Only 36% believed they had the financial wherewithal for that responsibility. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.5% from 18.5% the week prior while the VA share of total applications dropped to 14.9% from 16.3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
William Holden’s Palm Springs Estate Listed for $11 Million
The property, which was listed as a historic site by the City of Palm Springs in 2018, last sold in 2017 for $3.4 million. Continue Reading William Holden’s Palm Springs Estate Listed for $11 Million
Florida Lawmaker Proposes $1,000/Year Property Tax Rebate for Next 5 Years
The rebates would be administered by the Florida Department of Financial Services. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Proposes $1,000/Year Property Tax Rebate for Next 5 Years
UWM and Bilt Partner on Rewards Program for Mortgage Payments
“This platform helps brokers win new, high-intent, leads from Bilt’s ecosystem,” said UWM’s Mat Ishbia. Continue Reading UWM and Bilt Partner on Rewards Program for Mortgage Payments
China and Singapore Lead the World in Online Searches for Miami-Area Real Estate
Part of this renewed interest from Asia could be tied to the Gold Card initiative signed by President Trump last month. Continue Reading China and Singapore Lead the World in Online Searches for Miami-Area Real Estate
Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
“Experian is dedicated to fostering a more competitive mortgage landscape,” said CEO Brian Cassin. Continue Reading Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
