U.S. Housing Market
Florida Realtor Groups Announce Merger
The combined entity encompasses approximately 94,000 members across a five-county region of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Continue Reading Florida Realtor Groups Announce Merger
Iowa Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing
The median sales price reached $265,000, a 5.8% rise from May’s $250,500 and a 6% increase from June 2025’s median of $250,000. Continue Reading Iowa Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing
NYC to Begin Contacting Luxury Property Owners for Mamdani’s New Pied-à-Terre Tax
One- to three-family homes worth at least $5 million and co-ops and condominiums valued at $1 million or more are subject to the tax. Continue Reading NYC to Begin Contacting Luxury Property Owners for Mamdani’s New Pied-à-Terre Tax
New Partnership Seeks to Deliver 4,000 Affordable Housing Units Across Los Angeles
The first project will be the conversion of the former LA World Trade Center, which will be re-branded as “Sky Castle.” Continue Reading New Partnership Seeks to Deliver 4,000 Affordable Housing Units Across Los Angeles
New Report Finds National Average for Mortgage Closing Costs Down by 3%
The greatest single-market shift during this period occurred in the District of Columbia, where closing costs dropped 21.1%. Continue Reading New Report Finds National Average for Mortgage Closing Costs Down by 3%
Builders Predict Construction Uptick in Single-Family Housing for 2026
“While mindful of some weakening for the labor market, the economy remains in solid shape,” said Robert Dietz, NAHB chief economist. Continue Reading Builders Predict Construction Uptick in Single-Family Housing for 2026
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
