Real Estate News Feed
January Housing Starts Rose
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:43:45 GMT
Privately-owned housing starts in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,487,000, 7.2% above the revised December estimate of 1,387,000 and 9.5% above the January 2025 rate of 1,358,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Oldest Americans Hold Most RE
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:47:25 GMT
For the first time, the oldest Americans (70+) held a larger share of real estate wealth than middle-aged Americans (40-54).
Builder Confidence Post Slight Increase
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:46:43 GMT
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 38 in March, following a revised upward one-point revision in February, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Consumer Sentiment Declines
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:45:58 GMT
Consumer sentiment declined 1.9% to 55.5 in early March, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Gas Prices Leap
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:44:58 GMT
The cheapest gas in Orange County has leaped up to $4.79 per gallon and can be found at Sinclair in Fullerton and Stars & Stripes in Santa Ana.
Mortgage Rates Inch Higher
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:51:03 GMT
As of March 12, The 30-year FRM averaged 6.11% while the 15-year averaged 5.50%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.65%.