U.S. Housing Market
Report: Home Relistings Surged in January
California’s Bay Area recorded the highest share of relistings. Continue Reading Report: Home Relistings Surged in January
Mattamy Homes Acquires 76-Acre South Carolina Site for New Community
Site work for Williams Reserve is expected to begin in late summer. Continue Reading Mattamy Homes Acquires 76-Acre South Carolina Site for New Community
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
The $396,800 median existing home price for all housing types was up 0.9% from one year ago ($393,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Total active listings were up 37.7% from one year earlier, reaching a 69-month high. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Housing Starts Up in July
However, the increase in housing starts did not spark much enthusiasm among industry experts. Continue Reading Housing Starts Up in July
34% Property Tax Hike in Utah: Is Your City Next?
Unless citizens demand fiscal discipline and accountability, more communities across America will face the same painful reality. Continue Reading 34% Property Tax Hike in Utah: Is Your City Next?
Builders Continue to Have Little Confidence in the Housing Market
37% of builders reported cutting prices in August, down from 38% in July. Continue Reading Builders Continue to Have Little Confidence in the Housing Market
New Data Reports Highlight a Wobbly Housing Market
The median home sale price rose 1.4% year-over-year in July to $443,867, the highest July level on record. Continue Reading New Data Reports Highlight a Wobbly Housing Market
Utah City Approves 34% Property Tax Hike
The supporters of this measure cited a $540,000 budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026. Continue Reading Utah City Approves 34% Property Tax Hike
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $376,077 in June to $372,745 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Expert opinions are divided on the issue. Continue Reading Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Connecticut Cities Increase Fines Against Landlords with Blighted Properties
New Haven and Waterbury are fighting blight in their neighborhoods. Continue Reading Connecticut Cities Increase Fines Against Landlords with Blighted Properties
Kanye West’s Unfinished Malibu Beach House Back on the Market at Reduced Price
West purchased the property in 2021 for $57 million but left unfinished after a highly publicized but ill-fated renovation project. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Unfinished Malibu Beach House Back on the Market at Reduced Price
