The Wall Street Journal, July 30, 2025-Ed FranklThe number of homes going under contract in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in June, as high prices and mortgage rates persist, according to …
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Apartment Rents Drop in July as Vacancies Move to Multiyear High
CNBC, July 30, 2025-Diana OlickThe massive surge of new apartment supply in the last few years is still being absorbed, and that has vacancies rising and rents weakening.Click here for …
Architecture Firms Report Decline in Billings for Commercial Real Estate
CNBC, July 30, 2025-Diana OlickArchitecture firms are reporting a drop in billings as concerns about the broader economy and tariffs impact commercial real estate development and spending.Click here for more
U.S. Consumer Confidence Inches Up in July
MPA, July 30, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoConsumer confidence improved modestly in July, rising 2.0 points to 97.2 from June’s revised 95.2, according to The Conference Board’s latest Consumer Confidence Index report released …
U.S. Housing Market Sees ‘Bright Spot’ Amid Struggles
Newsweek, July 30, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroWhile the U.S. housing market is at a standstill due to ongoing affordability issues keeping buyers to the sidelines, starter homes are proving to be a …
Entrepreneur Patty Arvielo Shares Who Encouraged Her to Become a Mortgage Industry Leader
NBC New York, July 30, 2025Entrepreneur Patty Arvielo knew from a very young age that she wanted to be an entrepreneur, and it was her mother who inspired her to …
Opinion: Homeownership is Out of Reach for Too Many. Congress Can Change That
Washington Post, July 29, 2025-Ben Carson, Henry Cisneros Ben Carson served as HUD Secretary from 2017 to 2021. Henry Cisneros served as HUD secretary from 1993 to 1997. In a …
Treasury Yields Decline After Housing, Consumer Indicators
The Wall Street Journal, July 29, 2025Demand for government debt remains robust after a couple of fresh U.S. data reports, keeping Treasury yields down. Click here for more (subscription)
The U.S. Median Home Price Hit a Record High–Here’s What It Would Cost You Per Month
CNBC, July 29, 2025-Mike WintersEven with home sales at a historic low, prices continue to rise — adding hundreds of dollars to monthly payments so far in 2025.Click here for …
Homeownership Rates Among Younger Americans Continue to Slide
MPA, July 29, 2025-Rod BolivarHomeownership among Americans under 35 declined to 36.4% in the second quarter of 2025, according to US Census Bureau data, the lowest rate among all age …