The housing shortfall
Everything filed under market in our property & housing coverage, the 28 reports filed on it so far.
UK housing market sales fall as mortgage
Agreed property sales in the UK have fallen 9% year-on-year as average mortgage rates climb above 5.2%, adding £150 a month to repayments.
Labour unveils major housing reforms at conference
The Labour government has announced a sweeping package of housing reforms targeting leasehold abuses, a major social housebuilding programme, and
Angela Rayner announces leasehold fee caps
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has unveiled a suite of housing reforms targeting exploitative leasehold fees, unregulated property agents, and
Continuum of Care funding deadline Sept 30
A federal judge's surprise ruling restarted the Continuum of Care funding process, giving housing providers just two weeks to apply for $4 billion in
FHFA Unifies Mortgage Pricing Grid for FICO and VantageScore
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has eliminated a 20-point penalty for VantageScore 4.0, merging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's loan-level price...
Tenants Sue Over Unsafe Housing and Rent Hike at Former Base
An 80-year-old tenant and his son are suing the Loring Development Authority and its property manager over hazardous conditions and an illegal rent
White House Nominates Matt Jones For HUD, FHA Leadership
President Donald Trump has nominated Matt Jones, a current HUD deputy, to serve as assistant secretary of HUD and commissioner of the Federal Housing
Roseville Sells Downtown Land for Senior Housing
The Roseville City Council unanimously agreed to sell 1.17 acres of city-owned land to Eden Housing for $580,000.
Green Bay's Top Taxpayers List Adds New Housing Developments
Two new housing developments have entered Green Bay's list of top 10 property taxpayers for 2025, according to the city's annual financial report.
Small Investors Own Most US Rental Properties, Survey Shows
A federal survey reveals individual investors own 59% of US rental properties, shaping housing supply through renovation and reinvestment decisions
Mortgage Rates Hit 7.28% Ahead of Expected Fed Hike
Average 30-year mortgage rates have risen to 7.28%, driven by bond market volatility and inflation. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise...
MLS Future Hinges on Control of Housing Data by 2030
The future of Multiple Listing Services will be defined by who controls housing data as AI and new distribution models reshape the industry, with...
Mortgage rates break above 7% as Iran
U.S. Mortgage rates ended last week at 7.12%, crossing above the 7% threshold for the first time in 2026. The rise is attributed to a worsening...
St. Louis Housing Market Shows Conflicting Signals
Analysis of three U.S. Housing markets reveals that St. Louis presents a puzzle: buyers are quickly snapping up new listings, yet overall inventory is
Housing Courts Overwhelmed by Eviction Cases and Landlord
England's housing courts are at breaking point due to a surge in no-fault evictions and landlords selling properties, leading to long delays and...
Hyperlocal micromarkets redefine housing
The article explains how housing data is shifting from broad geographic averages to hyperlocal micromarkets like subdivisions and buildings, which...
Lenders and Lawmakers Boost Southern California Modular
Lenders are growing more comfortable financing modular housing projects in Southern California, while new state and federal legislation aims to...
Harrison Street: Student Housing Markets
Student housing pre-leasing is up nationally, but a major investor says market fundamentals are diverging sharply between top-tier and overbuilt
Modular Housing Boosted by ROAD Act
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to tackle barriers that have kept modular homes at only 3% of new U.S. housing, per home builders.
Housing demand stable despite higher rates
Housing demand has slowed in 2026 but remains stable, with mortgage rates staying below 7%. New listings and inventory show steady growth, while...
FHA to add VantageScore, FICO 10T in January
The Federal Housing Administration will allow lenders to use VantageScore 4.0, FICO 10T, or Classic FICO for new loans starting in January 2027.
Spokane real estate agents adapt as
Real estate agents in Spokane, Washington, are navigating insurance and housing challenges after wildfires destroyed over 830 homes and burned more...
KURA buys Ketchum property for $2.9M housing
The Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency bought a downtown property for almost $3 million. It will be demolished to build about 13 units of community housing.
Senior Housing Landlords Set Prices, Hold Assets
Investors poured $12.1B into senior housing in Q1, yet many owners hesitate to sell. Prices per unit rose to nearly $185k in Q2, but limited new...