The 10 hottest housing markets for 2025: NAR

The 10 hottest housing markets for 2025: NAR

The COVID-19 pandemic turned a number of nontraditional cities into housing market hotspots. While some of those markets have since seen a reversal of fortunes, 2025 may bring a few more surprises.... Read more »
Housing demand resilient even with higher mortgage rates

Housing demand resilient even with higher mortgage rates

The holiday season is here, and despite higher mortgage rates last week, housing demand is displaying some festive resilience. Typically, we expect a decrease in activity with elevated rates, but a seasonal... Read more »
Veterans United calls for 2025 housing market recovery

Veterans United calls for 2025 housing market recovery

Some housing professionals believe the market could normalize in 2025 after years of changes. Veterans United Home Loans — the nation’s largest producer of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans —... Read more »
HUD examines housing affordability pain points for seniors

HUD examines housing affordability pain points for seniors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of Policy Development and Research recently published a report that more closely examines the housing needs of older Americans and the pain... Read more »
L.A. City Council votes to boost housing development, while leaving out single-family-home zones

L.A. City Council votes to boost housing development, while leaving out single-family-home zones

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday voted to boost housing development in existing high-density residential neighborhoods and along commercial corridors, while leaving single-family zones largely untouched. In a 15-0 vote, the... Read more »
Will 2025 finally be a ‘normal’ housing market?

Will 2025 finally be a ‘normal’ housing market?

We’ve now been in the post-pandemic housing market recession market as long as we were in the pandemic boom. Two and a half years. As we look into 2025, the question everyone... Read more »
Housing demand still showing double-digit growth

Housing demand still showing double-digit growth

Last week, we witnessed a Santa Claus rally in mortgage rates alongside improved housing demand. The economy continues to create jobs, with wages growing at an annual rate of 4%. We also... Read more »
Is there a housing inventory ‘silver tsunami?’ Not where it’s needed

Is there a housing inventory ‘silver tsunami?’ Not where it’s needed

Many older Americans say they have no plans to sell their homes. What does this mean for younger generations who are looking to enter the homeownership phase of life? (Image generated by... Read more »
No Signs of Slowdown for the Student Housing Boom

No Signs of Slowdown for the Student Housing Boom

The last few years have proven resilient for student housing, with the sector remaining strong. We spoke with Jack Palms, VP of Acquisitions at RREAF Holdings, on why student housing stands out... Read more »
AI used for housing decisions draws bipartisan support, oversight

AI used for housing decisions draws bipartisan support, oversight

Even in a divided Congress, there is bipartisan support for learning more about how artificial intelligence, and especially gen AI, is being leveraged in the housing and banking industries. Two bipartisan measures... Read more »