U.S. Housing Market

Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion

by Phil Hall | Feb 13, 2026

Tri Pointe Homes will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry America Inc. Continue Reading Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion

DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Dismantle ‘Slumlord Empire’

by Phil Hall | Feb 13, 2026

In his lawsuit, Schwalb alleged the Razjooyans have violated the District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act, the District’s False Claims Act, and the federal RICO Act. Continue Reading DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Dismantle ‘Slumlord Empire’

HUD Directs Public Housing Authorities to Verify Citizenship of Tenants

by Phil Hall | Jan 26, 2026

HUD added that it planned recapture funding for payments made on behalf of ineligible and deceased tenants. Continue Reading HUD Directs Public Housing Authorities to Verify Citizenship of Tenants

Alabama Homes Sales Record Uptick Amid Expanded Active Listings

by Phil Hall | Jan 26, 2026

The median sales price increased by $33,726 compared to a year ago to $245,615, a 15.9% spike. Continue Reading Alabama Homes Sales Record Uptick Amid Expanded Active Listings

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 19-23

by Phil Hall | Jan 23, 2026

The Supreme Court considers the Federal Reserve, a once-grand mall faces oblivion, and New York City’s new mayor has a plumbing update. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 19-23

Louis CK Cuts Price Nearly in Half on Shelter Island Estate Listing

by Phil Hall | Aug 11, 2025

The three-story, Tudor-style 5,300-square-foot residence on a 2.02-acre property was built in 1901. Continue Reading Louis CK Cuts Price Nearly in Half on Shelter Island Estate Listing

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 4-8

by Phil Hall | Aug 8, 2025

An unwelcome package in the mail, another retailer declaring bankruptcy, and an unlikely new officer at a tenants’ right nonprofit. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 4-8

Apartment Rent Growth Continues to Slow

by Phil Hall | Aug 8, 2025

July marked the sixth straight month of flat or negative monthly growth. Continue Reading Apartment Rent Growth Continues to Slow

Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low

by Phil Hall | Aug 7, 2025

New build list prices declined in 30 of the nation’s 100 largest metros, with the steepest declines in the South. Continue Reading Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low

Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2

by Phil Hall | Aug 7, 2025

“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2

Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April

by Phil Hall | Aug 7, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...

Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida

by Phil Hall | Aug 7, 2025

Scheduled to open in the summer, the homes at The Cove at Park Trace will feature single-story floor plans with two to five bedrooms. Continue Reading Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida