U.S. Housing Market
Report: Starter Home Market Is Down 300,000 Homes From 2019
“The starter home story looks completely different depending on where you’re standing,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: Starter Home Market Is Down 300,000 Homes From 2019
Maryland Home Sales Rise Amid Inventory Declines
Maryland’s buyers are spending more for residential properties, the average sales price up 3.8% year-over-year to $565,713. Continue Reading Maryland Home Sales Rise Amid Inventory Declines
Ryan Serhant Expands Brokerage to Texas
This marks the company’s 17th state since it first expanded outside of New York in 2023. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Expands Brokerage to Texas
Virginia Home Sales and Prices Record Mild Uptick
The statewide median sales price was $452,060, up 2.7% from one year before. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales and Prices Record Mild Uptick
Century Communities Unveils New Development in Austin
Pricing ranges from the $300,000s to $500,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Development in Austin
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
$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
