3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (227+ words) The rise in listings is attributed to more U.S. homeowners entering the market as the mortgage-rate lock-in effect diminishes, life changes necessitate relocations, and sellers adapt to a more sluggish market. The top five metros with the biggest increases in new…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (604+ words) The average cost of a U.S. home situated in a highly rated school district is $580,000, which represents a 35% increase compared to the typical overall home price of $430,000, according to a recent report by Redfin. To purchase a home in a highly…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (165+ words) New listings increased by 0.4% compared to the previous week during the four-week period ending August 23, reaching their highest point since April. This information is derived from a recent report by Redfin, the real estate brokerage associated with Rocket. The overall…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (482+ words) According to the latest Realtor.com New Construction Insights Report, more than two-thirds (67.2%) of views to new-construction listings in the second quarter of 2026 came from shoppers from a different metro area than the home for sale. Realtor.com noted that…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (231+ words) Mortgage Applications for new homes fell 5.7% from a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for July. Compared to June 2026, applications fell by 1%. MBA said this change does not include any adjustment for…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (317+ words) A new Zillow analysis indicates that the prevailing belief is that beginning to save early for a home purchase is a wise financial decision; however, the situation is more complex. And further, prospective buyers should consider not only their ability…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (453+ words) “The July decline in housing starts reflects broader weakness in the housing market,” said Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington, who leads forecasting and analysis at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). “Builders remain cautious as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (554+ words) U.S. home builder sentiment made an unexpected rise August, but according to The National Association of Home ‌Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market index, residential construction firms’ confidence remains weak overall, weighed down by economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates and steep building…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (443+ words) Attorneys general in 10 states have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to invalidate a pair of rules from the Office of Comptroller of the Currency that allow certain banking institutions to sidestep laws requiring them to pay interest of mortgage escrow…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (253+ words) The benefits of renting have diminished over the past year, as the costs of starter homes have decreased at a faster rate than rents, thus creating a more advantageous environment for potential buyers in certain markets. July also reflected an…...