Tagged: New Home Sales

Applications fell 5.7% annually in July, while government-backed mortgages accounted for half of builder-affiliated loan volume

Principal-and-interest payments reached $1,522 for lower-payment purchase applicants in June, just $9 below the national median asking rent

After a record year of delistings, Redfin reports homeowners are returning to the market ahead of spring, offering buyers more inventory and potential price flexibility

With house-buying power surpassing median list prices for the first time in over three years, spring 2026 could bring renewed activity for buyers, though tight supply will remain a key factor

Affordability in the Golden State edged higher in late 2025, as modest home price declines and easing mortgage rates improved buying power, though most households still remain priced out

Florida Realtors reports the Sunshine State’s 2025 housing market showed modest single-family sales growth, rising inventory, and stabilizing prices, signaling a shift toward more balanced conditions

Florida’s housing market began 2026 with year-over-year gains in closed sales, pending contracts, and new listings, while median prices edged lower and inventory expanded, according to Florida Realtors

All-cash home purchases fell to their lowest December share in five years at the end of 2025, as easing mortgage rates and softer competition reduced buyers’ reliance on cash offers, according to Redfin

A Redfin-commissioned survey finds single Americans are significantly more likely than married couples to struggle with housing costs, underscoring the financial strain of relying on a single income in today’s high-priced market

Homebuyers still need to earn about $35,000 more than renters to afford a median-priced home, but easing mortgage rates, slower price growth and rising wages have narrowed the affordability gap to its smallest level in three years