Why did the growth rate of housing inventory drop by half this year?
Housing inventory growth slowed from over 30% to 13.54% in 2025 as new listings and sales trends shifted late in the year.
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Existing home sales hit 9-month high with inventory at 1.43M units
Existing home sales rose for the third consecutive month, reaching a nine-month high as mortgage rates fell and inventory hit 1.43 million.
AOL provider Voxtur files for Chapter 15 bankruptcy
Voxtur filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in Delaware, citing $77.7 million in liabilities and ongoing litigation.
Spanberger unveils Virginia housing affordability plan
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) focused on improving affordability during her campaign. To follow through, she rolled out a housing agenda that leans heavily on preservation of existing affordable homes, empowering localities to add more, and rebuilding state-level tools.
TD Bank expresses cautious optimism for affordable housing in 2026
A TD Bank survey shows that half of affordable housing professionals believe market challenges will affect their deal pipelines next year.
Sonic Fire Tech launches infrasound wildfire defense system in California
Sonic Fire Tech has launched a wildfire defense system using infrasound to extinguish fires without water or chemicals. The system detects embers up to 1,500 yards away and aims to reduce property damage and water use in California.
Renovated homes are still a draw, but the edge is fading
While updates still appeal to homebuyers, today’s borrowing costs have made it harder for sellers to command price premiums.
Poll finds broad support for independent Social Security commission
Seventy-one percent of respondents said they favor Congress establishing such a body, reflecting broad frustration with lawmakers.
Dwight Schar, founder of NVR Inc., has died
Dwight Schar, NVR founder and former executive chairman, has died. He was key to NVR’s growth and was also once a minority owner of the Washington Commanders NFL franchise.
Distressed property auctions outperform traditional REO sales
Estimated net proceeds for auction sales were 43% higher than for traditional REO dispositions through the third quarter.