A report from Bisnow. "Donald Trump’s election in November renewed hopes among some investors that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would once again be privatized. It turns out they didn’t have to wait for the next administration to get the…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "As temperatures cool over winter, so too is the metro's housing market. Experts in Denver said they're feeling the dip, too, but they're not worried. 'There are options. I wouldn't say there's…
A report from WFTS in Florida. "Jenna Crosley’s front and back yards are both great spots for birdwatching. The only problem? Her Zephyrhills home isn’t adjacent to a nature preserve. Instead, an overflowing holding pond has turned her yard into…
A report from Fox 13. "Homebuyers in Utah continue to navigate a challenging real estate market. Brian Thompson, a new homeowner, says while there were numerous options available, many were 'way overpriced.' To stand out in the crowded housing market,…
This month marks the 20th year for us at this blog. What are your housing bubble predictions for the new year? Six months ago: "'I predict lots of victim sob stories among rate daters who didn’t anticipate rates would stay…
A report from the West Volusia Beacon. "West Volusia in 1924 was a dynamic place, perched on the edge of a transformative decade. The Florida land boom was reshaping the county. Investors flocked to DeLand and nearby areas, lured by…
A report from the Danbury News-Times. "As 2024 comes to a close, the housing market in Danbury is outgrowing several Connecticut municipalities and the state overall, in both listings and sales. The number of single-family homes for sale increased by…
A report from the Daily Journal in Indiana. "Homebuyers and sellers are moving into good positions to buy and sell homes in Johnson County next year, local realtors say. Over the last year and a half, said Greg Leugers, the…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "In Kalispell, planned housing units are slowly declining from the peak of 878 in 2021 to about 250 units in 2024. In Whitefish, City Manager Dana Smith said the municipality has seen…
A report from Sarasota Magazine in Florida. "Earlier this month, Debi Reynolds was installed as the 2025 president of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee. Reynolds has seen a psychological shift in buyers. 'Sellers, too, sometimes have unrealistic expectations…