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US Housing Market News Tracker is your reliable source for the latest updates and expert analysis on the US housing market. Our podcast covers critical trends, housing prices, market forecasts, and real estate news to help you stay informed. Whether you're a homeowner, investor, realtor, or simply interested in the housing market, our daily episodes provide valuable insights and data. Tune in for comprehensive coverage on housing policies, mortgage rates, and regional market dynamics. Subscribe now to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of the US housing market with US Housing Market News Tracker.
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September 10, 2025 • 3 mins
The US housing industry over the past 48 hours continues to reflect a period of pronounced transition marked by cooling home prices, rising inventory, and shifting bargaining power. National home price growth for 2025 has slowed to just 2.4 percent year-over-year, a notable deceleration after posting 7 percent growth during the same period last year. The national median home price sits at $389,000 for August, and this year’s spring...
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September 9, 2025 • 2 mins
The US housing market has hit a record total value of 55.1 trillion dollars as of June 2025 according to recent data from Zillow, reflecting a 57 percent increase since early 2020. However, recent months show a slowdown in growth, with national housing wealth rising just 1.6 percent in the past year compared to the rapid acceleration seen from 2020 to 2022. Regionally, the market is shifting. While southern states like Florida, Cal...
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September 9, 2025 • 2 mins
The US housing market has reached a new milestone this week, with total housing market value hitting a record 55.1 trillion dollars, a 20 trillion dollar jump since 2020. Despite this wealth accumulation, the market continues to face significant challenges. National home sales remain about 1.3 percent below last year’s levels, posting their lowest pace in nearly three decades. Buyers continue to struggle with affordability as the n...
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Over the past 48 hours, the US housing industry has shown clear signs of transformation amid surging inventory, easing mortgage rates, and persistent affordability challenges. Market data released in early September reveals that new home inventory has climbed to its highest point since just before the last financial crisis, with existing-home supply reaching 4.7 months and new-home supply hitting 9.8 months. These levels have not b...
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September 4, 2025 • 2 mins
The US housing industry is in a period of cautious change, showing early signs of becoming more favorable to buyers as of September 2025. Mortgage rates, which peaked at 8 percent in late 2023, have recently dropped to about 6.56 percent. While this is still higher than pre-pandemic levels, the decrease offers some modest relief to buyers who have been sidelined by affordability challenges in recent years. Median home prices have f...
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September 3, 2025 • 2 mins
The US housing market is emerging from a prolonged period of stagnation, with early signs of stabilization appearing over the past 48 hours. Recent research suggests housing supply is beginning to align better with demand, as sellers now outpace buyers by 36 percent, the largest mismatch since 2013. Despite this, high mortgage rates persist, with the average 30-year fixed rate at 6.53 percent, only slightly below the recent high an...
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September 2, 2025 • 2 mins
In the last 48 hours, the US housing industry is experiencing an unusual mix of oversupply, cautious optimism, and lingering affordability pressures. Latest data shows a notable oversupply of new homes, with 121,000 newly built homes unsold as of July 2025—higher than in any July since the Great Recession. New single-family home sales saw an 8.2 percent annual drop, falling to 652,000[1]. Existing-home sales are also at their weake...
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August 29, 2025 • 2 mins
The US housing industry is in a period of transition driven by a recent drop in mortgage rates and a significant increase in inventory. As of August 29, 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to 6.56 percent, its lowest point in ten months. This dip follows a 0.25 percent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, but the Fed has signaled it will slow the pace of future reductions, prompting some volatility in mort...
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August 28, 2025 • 2 mins
The US housing industry in the past 48 hours reflects a market in transition, characterized by increased inventory, modest price growth, and both buyers and sellers exercising caution. Latest data shows housing inventory has surged nearly 25 percent from this time last year, marking a post-pandemic high, yet overall sales remain stagnant due to persistent high mortgage rates and elevated prices. The National Association of Realtors...
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August 27, 2025 • 3 mins
The US housing market, as of late August 2025, is defined by stagnation and stark regional divides despite a long-term shortage of homes. Over the past 48 hours, both analysts and industry leaders highlight a “cruel summer” for buyers, sellers, and builders. Inventory has climbed for 21 months straight and now sits at multi-year highs, making it the most buyer-friendly market in years. However, housing sales volumes are at their lo...
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In the past 48 hours, the US housing industry shows mixed signals of cautious optimism amid ongoing challenges. The most recent data from August 19 indicate a notable rebound in housing starts for July 2025, climbing to an annual rate of 1,428,000 units, up 5.2 percent from June and 12.9 percent higher than July 2024. This uptick is mainly powered by multi-family projects. However, building permits fell 2.8 percent in July, hinting...
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August 25, 2025 • 2 mins
The US housing market has entered a phase of stagnation over the past 48 hours, with national home prices flat for the second consecutive week. Despite a slight drop, mortgage rates remain elevated at an average of 6.61 percent for a 30 year fixed loan, down from 6.67 percent last week. Though expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September have increased, most experts do not anticipate rates falling below six percent anyt...
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August 22, 2025 • 2 mins
Over the past 48 hours, the US housing industry has shown signs of stabilizing after two years of volatility. Existing home sales increased by 2 percent in July, reaching an annual pace of 4.01 million units, as mortgage rates slipped to just below 6.6 percent, the lowest level in ten months. This slight improvement in affordability and a 15.7 percent year-over-year jump in inventory have encouraged more buyers to enter the market....
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August 21, 2025 • 2 mins
The U.S. housing industry is undergoing a major transition as of late August 2025. After several years of rapid price increases and constrained inventory, market conditions are gradually shifting to become more favorable for buyers. In March, 24 percent of Zillow listings saw price cuts during what is typically the spring buying season. Analysts note that while the market has not fully shifted to buyers, key metrics are moving in t...
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August 21, 2025 • 3 mins
The US housing industry is in a period of transition, facing persistent affordability challenges, shifting market dynamics, and slow but notable changes in both supply and demand over the past 48 hours.
According to an August 20 update from Fannie Mae, 30-year fixed mortgage rates are expected to close 2025 at 6.5 percent, with home sales projections for the year revised downward to 4.74 million units. Mortgage originations are now ...
According to an August 20 update from Fannie Mae, 30-year fixed mortgage rates are expected to close 2025 at 6.5 percent, with home sales projections for the year revised downward to 4.74 million units. Mortgage originations are now ...
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August 20, 2025 • 2 mins
In the past 48 hours, analysts have characterized the US housing industry as steady but under pressure from higher borrowing costs, subdued demand, and softening new supply. According to Fannie Mae’s August 2025 Economic and Housing Outlook, total home sales are now forecast to reach 4.74 million units by the end of 2025, essentially flat versus the previous month’s 4.85 million projection. This is only a minor increase over the 4....
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August 15, 2025 • 2 mins
The US housing industry over the past 48 hours shows a landscape marked by stabilization, regional divergence, and slow but steady movement. Inventory growth is slowing in August, with nationwide housing stock reaching about 860,000 units, a level similar to pre-pandemic times. Sunbelt cities, notably Florida, now have 81 percent more homes for sale than in recent years, giving buyers leverage. In contrast, markets in the Northeast...
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August 14, 2025 • 3 mins
In the past 48 hours, the US housing industry has shown renewed signs of cooling, continuing a trend that emerged earlier this summer. As of August 2025, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is around 6.63 percent, keeping affordability a key concern for buyers. Although speculation is high that the Federal Reserve will cut rates in September, most experts agree that any major relief is unlikely before 2026.
Recent data from the National...
Recent data from the National...
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The US housing industry has seen notable shifts over the past 48 hours as updated second-quarter data and analyst commentary signal a market in transition. Nationwide, home prices remain high—up 1.7 percent year-over-year to a record median price of $429,400 according to the National Association of Realtors, but growth is slowing compared to earlier in 2025. Seventy-five percent of metro areas posted price increases, down from eigh...
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August 12, 2025 • 3 mins
The U.S. housing market over the past 48 hours shows cooling price momentum alongside unexpectedly strong lending volumes and builder incentives reshaping competition[1][3]. Mortgage rates remain elevated near the high 6s for 30‑year fixed loans, keeping affordability tight and steering buyer behavior toward discounts and buydowns[5][4].
According to the August ICE Mortgage Monitor released yesterday, mortgage originations hit their...
According to the August ICE Mortgage Monitor released yesterday, mortgage originations hit their...
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