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06/05/2026

Rise in property tax bills:

LendingTree reports property taxes increased in every top metro area year-over-year, with mortgaged homeowners paying nearly $1,000 more annually than owners without mortgages.

06/04/2026

American homeownership is changing:

From delayed first-time buyers to rising minority homeownership, demographic trends are transforming the housing market and mortgage industry alike. (This story first appeared in MortgagePoint magazine.)

06/03/2026

Housing starts update:

U.S. housing starts declined month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.465 million in April, higher than the 1.410 million consensus, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

06/02/2026

Inflation update:

Economics The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in April. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.8% before seasonal adjustment. The index for energy rose 3.8% in A...

06/01/2026

New month, new goals, new challenges. Let's get started on the month of June!

05/31/2026

Existing home sales update:

News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales increased 0.2% in April, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million. Total housing inventory at the end of April was 1.47 million units, up 5.8% from March and up 1.4% from one year ago. Unsold inventory s...

05/30/2026

Top locations for military veterans and military families:

Veterans United Home Loans has released its 2026 rankings for the top 10 best locations for veterans and military families to settle down, with the majority of locations being found in large metro areas with warm climates. Click through to learn what factors the rankings take into account.

05/29/2026

Home down payment update:

According to Realtor.com data, down payments reached a four-year low in Q1 2026, and while still above pre-pandemic levels, amounts have decreased for four straight quarters, reflecting increased housing inventory and home price moderation.

05/28/2026

Home building update:

The National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said builder confidence improved modestly as some buyers returned to the market, though elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on demand.

05/27/2026

New home sales:

Residential The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in March, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682k, which is 7.4% higher than February’s revised rate and is 3.3% higher than one year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in March was $387,...