U.S. Housing Market
REMAX: New Listings Volume Outpaced Home Sales in April
The median sales price increased 1.5% year-over-year to $445,000, marking the 34th consecutive month of year-over-year price appreciation. Continue Reading REMAX: New Listings Volume Outpaced Home Sales in April
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
“Almost 10% of applications were for ARM loans, the highest share since October 2025, as borrowers sought loan types with lower rates,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
At the metro level, the widest Gen Z-to-boomer divides cluster in waterfront retiree hubs. Continue Reading Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
“Down payments are falling as the housing market slowly tilts toward buyers,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,938 in March to $378,384 in April. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
New Home Sales Surged 7.4% in March
The median sales price of new houses sold in March was $387,400, 5.3% decline from the February price of $409,000. Continue Reading New Home Sales Surged 7.4% in March
Studio Home Launches National Franchise Platform
“Over the last 17 years, we’ve proven our panelized building system works in all 50 states,” said Mike Koenig, co-founder of Studio Home. Continue Reading Studio Home Launches National Franchise Platform
Report: Home Prices Inched Up 0.4% in March
Among the 100 largest metro markets, the highest year-over-year home price increase was the 7.9% spike in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Continue Reading Report: Home Prices Inched Up 0.4% in March
Survey: One-Third of Respondents Believed a Perfect Credit Score is Needed for a Mortgage
A new survey released by Veterans United Home Loans has discovered a rather considerable amount of incorrect assumptions by prospective homebuyers when it comes to acquiring a property. More than one-third of respondents (34%) were under the impression that they...
Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Take NIMBY Approach to Data Centers
Gen Zers (48%) and millennials (50%) were more likely than Gen Xers (38%) and baby boomers (22%) to support data centers in their neighborhood. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Take NIMBY Approach to Data Centers
Iowa Lawmakers Approve Property Tax Relief Plan at Close of Legislative Session
House Minority Leader Brian Meyer (D-Des Moines) was skeptical that the plan will work as intended. Continue Reading Iowa Lawmakers Approve Property Tax Relief Plan at Close of Legislative Session
FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program
For this year’s program, $51 million is available, with allocations of up to $2 million per project. Continue Reading FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
The end of a burdensome housing policy, the launch of a deed theft prevention agency, and Alaskan homeowners carrying more mortgage debt. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Launches Home Purchase Assistance Loan
K-DATE provides a non-amortizing loan that is deferred for up to 30 years and becomes due and payable when the home is sold, refinanced or the first mortgage is paid in full. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Launches Home Purchase Assistance Loan
Tennessee-Based MLS Realtracs Expands Coverage Nationwide
Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP) and United Real Estate have committed to contributing their listings to the Realtracs platform. Continue Reading Tennessee-Based MLS Realtracs Expands Coverage Nationwide
