Here is your real estate news for Friday, November 14th. Today’s Real Estate News (November 14th, 2025): Federal Housing Programs Resume — Backlog Still LoomsThe federal government has reopened after its recent shutdown, and key housing-program services (including National Association of Realtors-tracked housing programs, flood insurance, and veteran/USDA loan processing) are once again in operation....

Here is your real estate news for Thursday, November 13th. Today’s Real Estate News (November 13th, 2025): Regulatory Costs Are Making Homes Far Less AffordableExperts estimate that regulatory and zoning burdens now account for roughly 24% of the cost of a new single-family home — which translates to about $94,000 in added cost per home on average. Key culprits: restrictive zoning, lengthy approval...

Here is your real estate news for Tuesday, November 11th. Today’s Real Estate News (November 11th, 2025): U.S. Housing Inventory Hits Highest Level Since 2019Data released in late October show that U.S. housing inventory has climbed to its highest level since 2019. The rise in listings is occurring even as new listings remain sluggish, suggesting a build-up of unsold supply in many regions. Buyer...

Here is your real estate news for Friday, November 7th. Today’s Real Estate News (November 7th, 2025): Investor Purchases Hit Record Share in Single-Family HomesIn Q3 2025, investors (defined as buyers with three or more properties) accounted for approximately 30% of all U.S. single-family home purchases—up from about 27% a year ago. In many markets, these investors are paying premiums over...

Here is your real estate news for Thursday, November 6th. Today’s Real Estate News (November 6th, 2025): Homeownership by First-Timers Hits New LowAccording to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median age of first-time homebuyers in the U.S. has climbed to 40 years, up from 38 in 2024 and 33 in 2020. First-time buyers now make up just 21% of all home purchases — the lowest level since...

Here is your real estate news for Tuesday, November 4th. Today’s Real Estate News (November 4th, 2025): The Buy-vs-Rent Rule Is Officially DeadAccording to experts at Zillow, the traditional “buy after 2–3 years” rule of thumb no longer holds. Today, homeowners may need to stay in their home 7 to 9 years (and in some expensive metro areas up to 15–20 years) to financially beat renting. Drivers:...

Here is your real estate news for Monday, November 3rd. Today’s Real Estate News (November 3rd, 2025): Record Sale in Charleston Sets New BenchmarkA 225-year-old estate in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, sold in an off-market deal for $21.028 million, setting a new record for the historic city’s residential market. The sale highlights strong demand for legacy properties in prime historic...

Here is your real estate news for Friday, October 31th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 31th, 2025): Broader Housing Market Signals: Inventory + Buyer Wait-and-SeeAcross the U.S., housing inventory is growing (listing volume up ~11.7% year-over-year) and new homes entering the market are up ~4.9%. At the same time, a segment of buyers appears to be stepping back, opting to wait for better...

Here is your real estate news for Thursday, October 30th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 30th, 2025): Fed Cuts Rates 0.25%—Signals No Guarantee of a December CutThe FOMC lowered the federal-funds rate by 25 bps to a 3.75%–4.00% target range. Chair Powell said further easing in December is “not a foregone conclusion,” citing still-elevated inflation and limited data during the shutdown. The...

Here is your real estate news for Wednesday, October 29th. Today’s Real Estate News (October 29th, 2025): Mortgage Rates Dip to 12-Month Low, Yet Buyer Activity Remains TepidThe average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to 6.19%, the lowest level in over a year, according to recent data from Freddie Mac. Despite improved affordability from the rate drop, homebuyer activity is not seeing a...