U.S. Housing Market
California Records Q2 Decline in Housing Affordability
During the second quarter, 19% of the state’s homebuyers could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family home, down from 22% in the first quarter of 2026. Continue Reading California Records Q2 Decline in Housing Affordability
Las Vegas Home Prices Decline After Posting Record High
The median price of a single-family home sold last month in Southern Nevada was $480,000. Continue Reading Las Vegas Home Prices Decline After Posting Record High
Sales Begins at New 128-Unit Jersey Shore Condo Development
Pricing begins at $760,000 for a one-bedroom residence. Continue Reading Sales Begins at New 128-Unit Jersey Shore Condo Development
Mortgage Rates Ratchet Higher
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.55% as of July 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Ratchet Higher
Pending Home Sales Evaporated in June
Month-over-month pending home sales declined in all four major regions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Evaporated in June
FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
“He’s the best,” the FHFA director cheered. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
Oddly, the Airbnb listing doesn’t identify the property as being featured in “Heated Rivalry.” Continue Reading ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
“When barriers are removed and supply grows, affordability improves,” said Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies. Continue Reading Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
The program provides grant funding for homebuyer downpayment assistance, housing development and rehabilitation, and legal assistance for property owners. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
Maryland Home Sales Down Amid Inventory Shortages
The average sales price increased 3.4% year-over-year to $495,038 and the median sales price inched up by 0.5% to $410,000. Continue Reading Maryland Home Sales Down Amid Inventory Shortages
Century Communities to Begin Sales at New South Carolina Townhome Community
Pricing for the residences start in the low $200,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities to Begin Sales at New South Carolina Townhome Community
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.1% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat
Kentucky Home Sales Drop Amid Spike in New Listings
“Despite being in the middle of real estate’s slower season, now is still a great time to buy in Kentucky,” said Kentucky Realtors CEO Josh Summers. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Drop Amid Spike in New Listings
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