DC’s housing market is shifting rapidly. Are federal layoffs driving it?
Altos data suggests the housing market dynamic in Washington, D.C., has shifted since the beginning of Trump’s second term.
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Home sales stay surprisingly positive even with higher rates
Our weekly data showed surprisingly positive year-over-year growth in housing demand following the first reversal from lower rates this year.
6 charts that show storm clouds brewing over the spring homebuying season
The housing market is facing unprecedented uncertainty and volatility headed into the spring buying season. Recent reports and data signal that the impacts are setting in.
Trump administration eyes deep cuts to Section 8 housing vouchers
According to The New York Times, the Trump administration is considering dismantling existing aid and replacing it with state-run grants.
The typical homeowner saw their property tax bill rise 2.7% last year
Attom said the average tax bill rose to $4,172, up 2.7% from 2023. That increase was smaller than the 4.1% hike seen the year before.
Here’s how far homebuilder stocks have fallen since ‘Liberation Day’
The S&P Homebuilders Select Industry Index and major homebuilder stocks have all fallen by more than the S&P 500 since Trump took office.
Did recent wild mortgage rate swings impact housing data?
Until the markets gain some clarity on the tariffs, the economic data is taking a back seat. Mortgage rates and purchase apps are up.
Inside the 2025 housing market: inventory growth, affordability pressure, and what comes next
In an exclusive HousingWire virtual event, HousingWire President Diego Sanchez led a powerhouse discussion with three of the most respected voices in housing: Ivy Zelman, Logan Mohtashami, and Dale Wettlaufer. The panel dissected the housing market’s current state — marked by rising inventory, affordability challenges, elevated mortgage rates, and investor uncertainty — and what it […]
Trump slaps China with an additional 50% tariff, and homebuilder stocks tank
President Trump is placing an additional 50% tariff on China, bringing the total to 104% since the beginning of his second term.
Lower mortgage rates are spurring housing demand
Without the recent tariff developments, the 10-year yield would not have dipped below 4% and mortgage rates would be higher.