U.S. Housing Market
New Study: More Americans Favor Homebuying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
The survey also found 90% of respondents stating a home is a valuable investment, up from 79% in 2025. Continue Reading New Study: More Americans Favor Homebuying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
Alabama Home Sales Up Nearly 12% from One Year Ago
The 723 foreclosures in May represented a 37.5% year-over-year increase but was also below the pre-pandemic 863 foreclosures of May 2019. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up Nearly 12% from One Year Ago
Q1 Purchase Loan Origination at 12-Year Low
Refinancing activity fell 7% quarter-over-quarter to 715,818 loans, although volumes were also 24% above the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q1 Purchase Loan Origination at 12-Year Low
Gov. DeSantis Offers Property Tax Relief Proposal Ahead of Special Legislative Session
Under the governor’s plan, the first $250,000 of a homestead’s value is exempt from taxation and will be subject to a schedule for full elimination. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Offers Property Tax Relief Proposal Ahead of Special Legislative Session
New York State Passes Pied-à-Terre Tax Aimed at NYC’s Luxury Second Homes
Gov. Hochul claimed the new tax could generate as much as $500 million per year for the cash-strapped city, which is operating on a $5.4 billion deficit. Continue Reading New York State Passes Pied-à-Terre Tax Aimed at NYC’s Luxury Second Homes
Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down During Q3
A typical flipped home in the third quarter was purchased by an investor at a national median price of $260,000 and sold at a national median of $320,000. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down During Q3
Mid-Atlantic Region Home Sales Down in November
“Even with somewhat lower mortgage rates, homebuyers and sellers are still very cautious,” said Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS chief economist. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Region Home Sales Down in November
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
New Venture Plans to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans On-Chain
ETHZilla will acquire a 15% fully diluted ownership stake in Zippy for $5 million in cash and $14 million in shares of common stock. Continue Reading New Venture Plans to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans On-Chain
Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
“This is something no elected official wants to do, but it is the responsible thing to do,” Councilor Barbara Warwick said in a statement. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
“So many of these properties, especially the vacant lots, just sit there for a while,” said Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. Continue Reading Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
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