Real Estate News Feed
Home Prices: New Vs Used
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:14:51 GMT
According to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors data, newly built homes are typically priced at or below existing homes, offering buyers more options in today's challenging housing market.
Mortgage Applications Weaken
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:13:43 GMT
Mortgage applications decreased 10.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 27, 2026.
Labor Market Soft
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:11:50 GMT
The number of open jobs for the overall economy declined in February, falling from 7.24 million in January to 6.88 million in February. The February reading was down from a year ago (7.24 million) due to a cooling labor market.
Retail Sales Strong
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:11:00 GMT
The Commerce Department reports retail sales grew in February, up 0.6% from January.
PMI Grew in March
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:06:37 GMT
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged up to 52.7 last month, the highest reading since August 2022, from 52.4 in February. It was the third consecutive month that the PMI was above the 50 level, which indicates expansion.
Listings Lingering
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:15:41 GMT
More than half (52.2%) of February's home listings were on the market for at least 60 days without going under contract, up from 50.1% a year earlier.