U.S. Housing Market
Housing Starts Dropped During April
The decline in housing starts highlights growing pressure from tighter financial conditions and rising construction costs,” said NAHB’s Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington. Continue Reading Housing Starts Dropped During April
Southern Land Company Launches In-House Mortgage Division
SLC Lending will initially launch in core markets where the parent company has established master-planned and single-family home communities. Continue Reading Southern Land Company Launches In-House Mortgage Division
New Listings Increased in April as Median Home Prices Declined
“Compared to last year, 2026 has seen both fewer price cuts and lower median list prices,” said Jake Krimmel, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading New Listings Increased in April as Median Home Prices Declined
Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use New Jersey Community
The first move-ins are anticipated for mid-2028. Continue Reading Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use New Jersey Community
RentCafe Debuts ChatGPT App
“Our goal has always been to simplify the renting journey,” said Esther Bonardi, vice president of marketing at RentCafe. Continue Reading RentCafe Debuts ChatGPT App
Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Pricing for the new homes starts in the mid $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Mixed-Use Development in Affluent NYC Suburb Sells for $76.5 Million
The retail aspect of the property is anchored by Whole Foods, Life Time Fitness, Starbucks and Chase Bank. Continue Reading Mixed-Use Development in Affluent NYC Suburb Sells for $76.5 Million
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
An observance of the 80th anniversary of a housing discrimination fight led by the Oscar-winning actress. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
$30 Million Sale Sets New Record for Georgia’s Housing Market
Georgia’s housing market saw a new record sale with a Sea Island mansion changing hands for $30 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the 2.32-acre property known as Entelechy II was designed by the late Atlanta architect and developer John Portman. The property...
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Homeowners in West Virginia paid the lowest average total real estate taxes at $1,044. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
If the latest tax hike goes into effect, homeowners in the Green Mountain State will have shouldered a 41% rise in property taxes over the past five years. Continue Reading Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
New foreclosure filings across the city nearly doubled over the first six months of 2025 compared to the second half of last year. Continue Reading Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
