U.S. Housing Market
Survey: Most Home Sellers Are Optimistic About a Profitable Spring
The survey found 74% of respondents stating now is a good time to sell, while 83% of potential sellers expected to get their asking price or more this spring. Continue Reading Survey: Most Home Sellers Are Optimistic About a Profitable Spring
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases at 14-Year High
“Government applications, which include FHA, VA, and USDA/RHS loans, accounted for more than half of applications received,” said MBA’s Joe Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases at 14-Year High
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 16-20
A drop in new home sales, an increase in political trash talking, and a tribute to a multifamily sector leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 16-20
Virginia Home Sales Up 7.4% in February
The statewide median sales price was $410,000, up 1.6% from February 2025. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 7.4% in February
Survey: 3 in 5 Fear Loss of Jobs to AI Will Impact Housing Market
Redfin cited estimates that predicted AI could displace up to 30% of US jobs, with 80% of workers affected in some way. Continue Reading Survey: 3 in 5 Fear Loss of Jobs to AI Will Impact Housing Market
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up 6.2% Year-Over-Year
The median sold price in the Bright MLS Mid-Atlantic region was $419,900 Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up 6.2% Year-Over-Year
Study: 20% of California Residents Worried About Covering Housing Costs
The survey found 15.6% of adults taking on an additional job or more work at their current job to cover their housing costs. Continue Reading Study: 20% of California Residents Worried About Covering Housing Costs
Q3 Foreclosure Filings Up 17% Year-Over-Year
One in every 1,402 housing units had a foreclosure filing in the third quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Foreclosure Filings Up 17% Year-Over-Year
Report: Apartment Rents Down Slightly in September
All regions posted month-over-month rent declines in September, most notably in the West with a -0.5% tumble. Continue Reading Report: Apartment Rents Down Slightly in September
Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
“This launch underscores our commitment to supporting the non-QM ecosystem,” said Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. Continue Reading Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing
During the five years analyzed by the report, Black homebuyers purchased homes that are 40% to 58% lower in price than those of non-Black buyers. Continue Reading St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing
Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
“Mortgage credit availability increased to its highest level in four months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
Toll Brothers Previews New Austin-Area Luxury Community
Homes are anticipated to be priced from $1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Previews New Austin-Area Luxury Community
Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
In August, total US consumer debt totaled $17.91 trillion, up 2.1% year-over-year. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August















