U.S. Housing Market
Report: 242 Cities Have Starter Homes Valued at $1 Million and Up
“Million-dollar starter homes are popping up in more Northeast cities because the housing shortage there hasn’t been solved,” said Kara Ng, senior economist at Zillow. Continue Reading Report: 242 Cities Have Starter Homes Valued at $1 Million and Up
Builder Confidence Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns
The latest HMI survey also revealed that 35% of builders cut prices in June, up from 32% in May. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns
Foreclosure Filings Up 18% From One Year Ago
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 28,414 properties in April. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 18% From One Year Ago
Study Finds Greater Savings in Buying New Homes Versus Older Homes
The savings are primarily from the lower utility costs from newer energy-efficient construction and the delayed replacement of major systems. Continue Reading Study Finds Greater Savings in Buying New Homes Versus Older Homes
Rents Fall for 33rd Straight Month Amid Surge in New Multifamily Construction
Looking ahead, rental stock growth is expected to be strongest in the Northeast (+1.1%) by the first quarter of 2027 Continue Reading Rents Fall for 33rd Straight Month Amid Surge in New Multifamily Construction
William Holden’s Palm Springs Estate Listed for $11 Million
The property, which was listed as a historic site by the City of Palm Springs in 2018, last sold in 2017 for $3.4 million. Continue Reading William Holden’s Palm Springs Estate Listed for $11 Million
Florida Lawmaker Proposes $1,000/Year Property Tax Rebate for Next 5 Years
The rebates would be administered by the Florida Department of Financial Services. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Proposes $1,000/Year Property Tax Rebate for Next 5 Years
UWM and Bilt Partner on Rewards Program for Mortgage Payments
“This platform helps brokers win new, high-intent, leads from Bilt’s ecosystem,” said UWM’s Mat Ishbia. Continue Reading UWM and Bilt Partner on Rewards Program for Mortgage Payments
China and Singapore Lead the World in Online Searches for Miami-Area Real Estate
Part of this renewed interest from Asia could be tied to the Gold Card initiative signed by President Trump last month. Continue Reading China and Singapore Lead the World in Online Searches for Miami-Area Real Estate
Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
“Experian is dedicated to fostering a more competitive mortgage landscape,” said CEO Brian Cassin. Continue Reading Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative
Starting in November, renters can sign up for rent reporting directly through Zillow to start having their payments reported each month. Continue Reading Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative
PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
FlexIQ will replace PHH’s previously offered Gold/Silver/Bronze non-QM programs. Continue Reading PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
The estate provides 570 feet of shoreline along Geist Reservoir with a three-slip boat deck. Continue Reading Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Enabling Denser Housing Construction Near Transit Hubs
“All Californians deserve an affordable place to live — close to jobs, schools, and opportunity,” said Newsom in a statement. Continue Reading Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Enabling Denser Housing Construction Near Transit Hubs
Barbara Corcoran Sells Duplex Manhattan Penthouse for $13.5 Million
Corcoran acquired the property in 2015 for $10 million and spent $2 million over the years to renovate it. Continue Reading Barbara Corcoran Sells Duplex Manhattan Penthouse for $13.5 Million














