U.S. Housing Market
South Florida Real Estate Gets Increased Inquiries from China
“Asia represents the next major growth market for South Florida real estate,” Alfredo Pujol, chairman of the board of the Miami Association of Realtors. Continue Reading South Florida Real Estate Gets Increased Inquiries from China
New Reports Find 2025 Ended with Slowing Home Price Acceleration
“National home prices grew just 1.3% for the year — the weakest full-year gain since 2011” said Nicholas Godec at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Reports Find 2025 Ended with Slowing Home Price Acceleration
New Study Names Salt Lake City as the Most Neighborly US City
Redfin diplomatically refrained from pointing fingers at the least neighborly city. Continue Reading New Study Names Salt Lake City as the Most Neighborly US City
Mill Creek Residential Expands into Colorado with Build-to-Rent Community
The community will feature 162 two-, three- and four-bedroom townhomes with an average size of 1,727 square feet. Continue Reading Mill Creek Residential Expands into Colorado with Build-to-Rent Community
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Remove Listing for Discounted Beverly Hills Mansion
The 5.2-acre property’s residence features 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Remove Listing for Discounted Beverly Hills Mansion
Manhattan’s Rental Market Breaks New Price Record
Among property types, studio apartments in Manhattan recorded the greatest rent increase with a 9.5% year-over-year surge to an average of $3,400. Continue Reading Manhattan’s Rental Market Breaks New Price Record
Builder Confidence Sinks to Lowest Level Since December 2022
“Buyers are increasingly moving to the sidelines due to elevated mortgage rates and tariff and economic uncertainty,” said NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Sinks to Lowest Level Since December 2022
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in May
The average loan size for new homes increased from $376,992 in April to $379,209 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in May
Real Estate Investor Sentenced to Probation for Role in $165 Million Mortgage Fraud
Drillman pleaded guilty in December 2023 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Sentenced to Probation for Role in $165 Million Mortgage Fraud
Premier Mortgage Resources Debuts Specialty Products Division
“The mortgage landscape is evolving, and so are the needs of our clients,” said Cory Swain, CEO. Continue Reading Premier Mortgage Resources Debuts Specialty Products Division
Report: Typical Down Payment Level Down for First Time in Nearly 2 Years
Redfin attributed the drop in down payment levels to a slightly higher share of homebuyers using FHA and VA loans, which require lower down payments. Continue Reading Report: Typical Down Payment Level Down for First Time in Nearly 2 Years
Lizzo Makes Second Price Cut to Listing on Her Beverly Hills Estate
Lizzo acquired the 0.32-acre property from singer Harry Styles in 2022 for $15 million. Continue Reading Lizzo Makes Second Price Cut to Listing on Her Beverly Hills Estate
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 9-13
The closing of HUD’s Los Angeles field offices by the ongoing riots, Ohio lawmakers kowtowing to the Cleveland Browns, and a real estate agent who keeps selling at 100. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 9-13
New Bill Seeks to Give Ohio Counties the Ability to Cut Property Taxes
“Clearly, our taxpayers are telling us across Ohio that the current status quo is not working,” said Rep. David Thomas. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks to Give Ohio Counties the Ability to Cut Property Taxes
Office-to-Residential Conversion Begins on DC Property
The eight-story, 536,000-square-foot office building opened in 1992 and will become an 11-story, 658,000-square-foot modern apartment building. Continue Reading Office-to-Residential Conversion Begins on DC Property
