U.S. Housing Market
Idaho Credit Unions Roll Out Program to Assist First-Time Homebuyers
The credit unions will originate 100% financed mortgages for eligible first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Idaho Credit Unions Roll Out Program to Assist First-Time Homebuyers
Kelley Blue Book Homes Begins Nationwide Rollout
The new consumer platform is now available in 11 states. Continue Reading Kelley Blue Book Homes Begins Nationwide Rollout
MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Improved Slightly in June
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,209, down from $2,211 in May and up from $2,205 in June 2025. Continue Reading MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Improved Slightly in June
Mortgage Rates Rise to One-Year High
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of July 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to One-Year High
Median Asking Rent for Los Angeles County at 5-Year Low
The median asking rent is 9.6% below its 2022 peak, representing a monthly savings of $276 for the typical renter compared with peak pricing. Continue Reading Median Asking Rent for Los Angeles County at 5-Year Low
Stanley Martin Homes Acquires Florida’s Holiday Builders
Holiday Builders will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanley Martin Homes upon the completion of the transaction. Continue Reading Stanley Martin Homes Acquires Florida’s Holiday Builders
Toll Brothers Debuts Four New Communities
The communities are based in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Idaho, and California. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Debuts Four New Communities
California Home Sales Rise as Median Price Eases
However, statewide sales remained struck below the 300,000 benchmark for the 45th consecutive month. Continue Reading California Home Sales Rise as Median Price Eases
Foreclosure Activity Surged During First Half of 2026
Nationwide, 0.16% of all housing units (one in every 632) had a foreclosure filing during the year’s first six months. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Surged During First Half of 2026
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
Builders Remain Pessimistic Over Single-Family Home Market
“Many potential buyers remain on the sidelines as they wait for lower mortgage rates, more certainty on inflation and a clearer economic outlook,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens. Continue Reading Builders Remain Pessimistic Over Single-Family Home Market
New Home Mortgage Applications Up 2.4% From One Year Ago
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,825 in May to $375,218 in June. Continue Reading New Home Mortgage Applications Up 2.4% From One Year Ago
A California Housing First: San Jose ADU Sold as a Condo Unit
San Jose is one of the nation’s most expensive housing markets, with median home prices exceeding $2 million. Continue Reading A California Housing First: San Jose ADU Sold as a Condo Unit
