Here is your real estate news for Tuesday, December 2nd. Today’s Real Estate News (December 2nd, 2025): Falling Mortgage Rates Offer a Glimmer of Hope for BuyersThe average 30-year fixed mortgage rate recently ticked down to about 6.23%, easing slightly from the prior week. That drop along with a modest decline in asking-price-per-square-foot and slower price growth has started to nudge some buyers off...
Here is your real estate news for Friday, November 21st. Today’s Real Estate News (November 21st, 2025): Existing Home Sales Climb for Second Month — Yet Supply Remains TightNational Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that existing-home sales rose by 1.2% in October, reaching a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.10 million. Year-over-year sales climbed 1.7%. Inventory remains constrained at 1.52...
Here is your real estate news for Thursday, November 20th. Today’s Real Estate News (November 20th, 2025): Market Imbalance Deepens: Sellers Outpace Buyers by Nearly 37%According to recent data published by Redfin, home sellers now outnumber buyers by approximately 36.8% — the largest gap recorded since tracking began in 2013. While that suggests buyer advantage in terms of choice and competition,...
Here is your real estate news for Tuesday, November 18th. Today’s Real Estate News (November 18th, 2025): Housing Market Set for 2026 ComebackNational Association of Realtors economists are forecasting a 14% increase in home sales nationwide in 2026, along with roughly 4% home-price growth, pointing to a market rebound despite uneven conditions this year. Their reasoning: mortgage rates have begun...
Here is your real estate news for Monday, November 17th. Today’s Real Estate News (November 17th, 2025): Housing Market Mobility Remains Extremely LowThe U.S. housing market continues to suffer from low turnover. Data indicates that in the first nine months of 2025, only about 28 out of every 1,000 homes changed hands — one of the lowest rates seen in decades. The Rising True Cost of Homeownership...
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...