U.S. Housing Market
‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
“I’m tempted to try to say something really profound and esoteric and I guess here it is — housing is good,” Ding said Continue Reading ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Affordability among both Black and Hispanic households increased to 11% in 2025, up from 10% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Lennar Debuts New Central Oregon Community
Pricing starts in the high $300,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts New Central Oregon Community
Foreclosure Auction Volume at 6-Year High
26 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), or 27%, recorded higher foreclosure sales rates than one year ago. Continue Reading Foreclosure Auction Volume at 6-Year High
Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, observed, “Rates currently stand at their lowest level in the last three spring homebuying seasons.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Toll Brothers Unveils Townhome Community in Charlotte
Toll Brothers at South Park will feature residences encompassing over 2,000 square feet of open-concept living space. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Unveils Townhome Community in Charlotte
Ex-SNL Comic Pete Davidson Sells Staten Island Condo at Steep Discount
Davidson has been trying to sell the condo since 2022, when he listed it for $1.3 million. Continue Reading Ex-SNL Comic Pete Davidson Sells Staten Island Condo at Steep Discount
Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of April 2, up from last week when it averaged 6.38%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million
“Reno’s transformation is being fueled by world-class employers that are creating thousands of high-paying jobs,” said James R. Parks, founder and principal of APW Avenue Group. Continue Reading APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million
The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
“First-time buyers are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel,” said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. Continue Reading The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely
“I don’t think we’re going to wind up with the place where we get rid of property taxes altogether on homestead or properties,” said Blaise Ingoglia. Continue Reading Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely
Finance of America Reverse Debuts HomeSafe Second Line of Credit
The product is now available in California, with a further rollout planned in the coming weeks. Continue Reading Finance of America Reverse Debuts HomeSafe Second Line of Credit
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.1% from 15.9%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
“We are choosing to say that the people who own homes really are more important,” said Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta). Continue Reading Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
Apartment Rents Up Slightly in March
On an annual basis, rent growth eased slightly to 0.4% in March, down from 0.5% in February and from 1.5% one year earlier. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Up Slightly in March
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