New home purchase mortgage applications fell 4.5% year-over-year in May, with estimated sales down 12.1% from April, the MBA said.
Housing starts fell 9.8% in May, driven by a sharp drop in multifamily construction, while single-family starts were mostly flat amid ongoing market pressures.
Before you start house hunting, use tools and formulas to estimate how much house you can afford.
Builder confidence eased in June, but increased price incentives reflect efforts to make homes more affordable and attract buyers in today’s market.
New research shows dark olive green and rich navy blue are the value-boosting colors of 2025. Buyers prefer dark shades of green, blue and gray.
New laws boost housing, end the business rent tax, strengthen property rights and improve condo transparency. Some measures still await the governor’s signature.
Sellers outnumber buyers by 500K nationwide, the widest gap in over a decade, as listings rise and buyers remain cautious amid high mortgage rates.
Tips for phone conversations and communications that instill confidence in the value you offer as a Realtor.
Strategies to market luxury homes and attract the right buyers.
A UF team created a tool that uses data and modeling to rate how building materials hold up to real-world risks like water damage to help protect homes and cut costs.
