U.S. Housing Market
NYC Landlord Sued for Turning Rent-Stabilized Apartments into Short-Term Hotel Rooms
The city filed a lawsuit against Mark David Militana, who owns two brownstone buildings on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Continue Reading NYC Landlord Sued for Turning Rent-Stabilized Apartments into Short-Term Hotel Rooms
Albuquerque House Featured in ‘Breaking Bad’ Relisted at Significant Discount
Once listed at $4 million, it is back for sale at $400,000. Continue Reading Albuquerque House Featured in ‘Breaking Bad’ Relisted at Significant Discount
Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
The $405,400 median existing home price for all housing types marked a 0.4% uptick from the $403,700 price set one year before. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
“Our preference is to use carrots, but sticks are on the table,” Pulte said. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
The property is now being offered at $19.9 million. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
HUD Proposes Eliminating Green Housing Mandate
“At HUD, we’re mission-minded and focused on helping to put affordable housing within reach for hardworking Americans,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Eliminating Green Housing Mandate
Refinancing Fuels Mild Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“The average loan size for purchase applications declined to $436,300, the lowest level since January 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Mild Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Rocket Mortgage to Offer Bridge Loans for Homeowners
“With this new flexibility, buyers can quickly and confidently secure their next home,” said Rocket’s Bill Banfield. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage to Offer Bridge Loans for Homeowners
66-Unit Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $20.7 Million
The sale of Putnam Green, which was built in 1976, is the largest multifamily transaction in Greenwich since 2012. Continue Reading 66-Unit Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $20.7 Million
DC-Area Real Estate Agents Report DOGE Impacts on Home Selling
The median home price in the DC region was up 3.1% compared to a year ago, hitting a new record high of $659,950. Continue Reading DC-Area Real Estate Agents Report DOGE Impacts on Home Selling
The Best- and Worst-Run Cities of 2025 Are…
WalletHub cited Provo’s 5.2% business growth rate, low violent crime and property crime rates, and a median household income growing at nearly 8.4%. Continue Reading The Best- and Worst-Run Cities of 2025 Are…
Illinois Home Sales Down as Prices Continue to Rise
The state’s median sales price took a 5% year-over-year rise to $315,000. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Down as Prices Continue to Rise
Report: 6% of Sellers Risk Offloading Their Homes Below the Purchase Price
“The longer someone has owned their home, the more likely they are to come out ahead,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. Continue Reading Report: 6% of Sellers Risk Offloading Their Homes Below the Purchase Price
Wisconsin Home Sales Down While Listings and Prices Rise
The Wisconsin Housing Affordability Index had a value of 124 in May last month, up 5.1% from the value of 118 set in May 2024. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Down While Listings and Prices Rise
Case-Shiller Index Records 2.7% Annual Gain in April
Separately, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported house prices were down 0.4% in April from March. Continue Reading Case-Shiller Index Records 2.7% Annual Gain in April
