U.S. Housing Market
New York State Housing Inventory Records 15th Straight Month of Annual Growth
The median sales price of $444,510 was a 3.4% upswing from the $430,000 price tag last May. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory Records 15th Straight Month of Annual Growth
New White Paper Highlights Housing Market Reactions to Demographic Shifts
lso considered is how slower housing demand growth could affect mortgage origination volumes, borrower equity accumulation, and credit performance. Continue Reading New White Paper Highlights Housing Market Reactions to Demographic Shifts
Judge Orders MRED to Restore Zillow Listings
Thousands of Chicago-area home listings on the Zillow and Trulia abruptly disappeared as a result of the MRED action. Continue Reading Judge Orders MRED to Restore Zillow Listings
Wisconsin Home Sales Up Amid Tight Inventory
Year-to-date sales were up 4.1% relative to the first four months of 2025 while the median price rose 4.9% to $325,000. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up Amid Tight Inventory
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Held Steady in April
Mortgage prepayments, measured as the single month mortality rate, fell 13% as rates moved higher. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Held Steady in April
$30 Million Sale Sets New Record for Georgia’s Housing Market
Georgia’s housing market saw a new record sale with a Sea Island mansion changing hands for $30 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the 2.32-acre property known as Entelechy II was designed by the late Atlanta architect and developer John Portman. The property...
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Homeowners in West Virginia paid the lowest average total real estate taxes at $1,044. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
If the latest tax hike goes into effect, homeowners in the Green Mountain State will have shouldered a 41% rise in property taxes over the past five years. Continue Reading Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
New foreclosure filings across the city nearly doubled over the first six months of 2025 compared to the second half of last year. Continue Reading Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
As of October, Florida home values were down about 3% from the same month in 2022. Continue Reading Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Thought leaders saying the right thing, revenge seekers doing the wrong thing, and a new movie and book worth pursuing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
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