U.S. Housing Market
More Down Payment Assistance Programs Added During Q2
Programs supporting manufactured homes increased to 1,089, representing 40% of all programs, a gain of 3% from the first quarter. Continue Reading More Down Payment Assistance Programs Added During Q2
Alabama Home Sales Up Sharply Year-Over-Year
Alabama witnessed 678 foreclosures in June, a 23.5% year-over-year increase and a 6.2% decrease from the prior month. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up Sharply Year-Over-Year
Minnesota Real Estate Broker Convicted of Exploiting Muslim Homebuyers with Contract for Deed Scheme
The jury found Banken found liable for violating the three federal laws along with the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Broker Convicted of Exploiting Muslim Homebuyers with Contract for Deed Scheme
Pat Boone Selling Beverly Hills Home of 66 Years for $22 Million
Boone, who turned 92 earlier this month, had earlier listed the property in 2014 for $18.4 million, but later withdrew it from sale. Continue Reading Pat Boone Selling Beverly Hills Home of 66 Years for $22 Million
High-Flood-Risk Counties Lost More Residents Than They Gained in 2025
Redfin defines a high-risk county as one that ranks in the top 10% when it comes to the share of homes facing high flood risk. Continue Reading High-Flood-Risk Counties Lost More Residents Than They Gained in 2025
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,404 in October to $378,063 in November. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
“The city has the third-highest share of households lacking complete plumbing facilities and the 10th-highest share lacking complete kitchen facilities,” the report said. Continue Reading New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
The latest HMI survey also found 40% of builders were cutting prices in December. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
The multifamily developer Thompson Thrift announced that it will develop Wrenly, a 214-unit community in the Atlanta suburb of Newnan, Georgia. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Homebuyers not shopping for the best mortgages, foreclosure levels on the rise, and Zohran Mamdani’s very un-socialist new home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
A new thoroughfare is planned to run directly from the community into downtown Villa Rica. Continue Reading Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
The inventory of homes available for purchase rose 17.9% year-over-year to the highest November level since 2015. Continue Reading Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
“As you are aware, the Trump administration is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all Americans,” said HUD’s Craig Trainor in his letter. Continue Reading HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
