U.S. Housing Market
Illinois Home Sales and Inventory Decline While Median Price Rises
“May brought continued price growth across Illinois, as limited housing supply helped keep the market competitive,” said Jeff Kolbus, president of Illinois Realtors. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales and Inventory Decline While Median Price Rises
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of June 25, up from last week when it averaged 6.47%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives Purchase Agreement for New Texas Community
This is the first announced purchase agreement for Boxabl’s recently launched Phase 2 product platform. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives Purchase Agreement for New Texas Community
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48% as of June 4, down from last week when it averaged 6.53%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
The companies gave no details on the depth and scope of the mortgage. Continue Reading Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
The report found 24 of the 25 fastest-appreciating markets were in the Northeast and Midwest. Continue Reading Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
The endeavor will initially aim at major US housing markets, focusing on index movement across defined periods. Continue Reading Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
Oracle’s Larry Ellison Sells San Francisco Property in Off-Market $45 Million Deal
The 10,742-square-foot property was built 1958 and was acquired by Ellison around 1988 for $3.9 million. Continue Reading Oracle’s Larry Ellison Sells San Francisco Property in Off-Market $45 Million Deal
Coastal Florida and LA Metro Area Top List of 2025’s Most Expensive Home Sales
2200 Gordon Dr. in Naples, Florida, was the most expensive home sale of the year at $133 million. Continue Reading Coastal Florida and LA Metro Area Top List of 2025’s Most Expensive Home Sales
NYC Mayor Mamdani to Host ‘Rental Rip-Off’ Hearings
The dates and locations for the hearings have yet to be scheduled. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani to Host ‘Rental Rip-Off’ Hearings
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2
The HUD Secretary on a roll, pending home sales on the rise, and Warren Buffett calls it a day. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2
Maryland to See Average Increase of 12.7% on Property Tax Assessments
All 23 counties and Baltimore City will see increases in property values. Continue Reading Maryland to See Average Increase of 12.7% on Property Tax Assessments
Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
Mamdani also signed an executive order revoking all orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams following his indictment in September 2024 on federal corruption charges. Continue Reading Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
The coming year will see major changes in Congress, the Federal Reserve, and the housing market. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
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