Florida Home Value Dip Last Year
Florida’s housing market, long known for rapid appreciation and strong demand, showed clear signs of cooling over the past year.
Project Hail Mary, Homebuying, and Taking Big Chances
When the upcoming film Project Hail Mary hits theatres, audiences will see a story built around one of humanity’s ultimate long-shot missions.
Homebuyer Program of the Week – California Housing Finance Agency MyHome Assistance Program – Helping First-Time Buyers Afford Homeownership
California is one of the most dynamic and economically powerful states in the nation, home to world-leading industries, diverse communities.
Housing Affordability is a Capital Access Problem
There is broad agreement across policymakers, developers, real estate professionals, and consumers that the United States needs more housing supply to address affordability challenges.
Low Interest Rates Boost Home Sales in Central Virginia Late 2025
The last quarter of 2025 saw an increase in homebuying activity in Central Virginia. This is the opposite of the typical seasonal slowdown, signaling renewed momentum in the region’s housing market.
Strategy Wins in San Diego’s Competitive Housing Market
Erin Perry has built her practice in San Diego, California, where neighborhood differences can reshape both price and long-term upside.
Atlanta’s Housing Market Dominated by Competitive Corporate Buyers
Atlanta’s housing market has long been defined by rapid population growth and suburban expansion. Increasingly, it’s being shaped by large corporate buyers amassing single-family rental portfolios. Federal policymakers are in a debate that has been building up for years in metro areas where investor ownership has expanded sharply.
MomTok’s Suburban Rebellion
MomTok, a collection of some of the finest mothers in the Salt Lake metro area, has had an astronomical run on pop culture. Taylor Frankie Paul is heading to The Bachelorette. Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt both used The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (SLOMW as a bridge into Dancing with the Stars.
Homebuyer Program of the Week: Minnesota Housing Deferred Payment Loan (DPL) – Helping First-Time Buyers Access Homeownership
However, like in many other states, for first-time homebuyers in Minnesota, the biggest hurdle is simply covering the down payment and closing costs. The Minnesota Housing Deferred Payment Loan (DPL) program helps bridge that gap by providing zero-interest loans that don’t require repayment until after the first mortgage is paid off.
Jennifer Johnston: Strategy-Driven Real Estate in Portland and Vancouver
In Portland, Oregon, where lifestyle and housing policy intersect daily, and in Vancouver, Washington, where tax structure alters the math of ownership, Jennifer Johnston operates with unusual clarity. Licensed since 2001, she has navigated multiple real estate cycles and two state systems without losing consistency. Her edge is not flash or volume. It is disciplined strategy, detailed financing knowledge and a refusal to let clients make uninformed decisions.
Homebuyer Program of the Week: Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Colorado Down Payment Assistance Grant
Buying a home in Colorado comes with incredible lifestyle benefits, from mountain views to thriving city neighborhoods, but saving a down payment can slow buyers down. The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) offers a Down Payment Assistance Grant designed to help qualified buyers reduce upfront costs and move into homeownership sooner.
Palm Beach Enjoys Sizable Home Values and Smaller Cities Post Significant Gains
The property owners in Florida are still benefiting from the state’s housing market. However, the gains aren’t the same everywhere. New data shows a bigger gap between high-end areas and more affordable towns, with each seeing strong returns for different reasons.
New CHIP: Calhoun County Homebuyer Assistance Program
Rising home prices and upfront cash requirements continue to create barriers to homeownership in Calhoun County. To help address local affordability challenges, the Calhoun County Treasurer and Independent Bank have partnered to offer the Calhoun County Homebuyer Assistance Program.
Affordable Housing Deadline: Towns in New Jersey Seek Supreme Court Help
A group of over two dozen New Jersey municipalities has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily halt the state’s affordable housing rezoning deadline while their legal appeals proceed.
CHIP of the Week: Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Home Sweet Texas Home Loan Program
The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) helps bridge that gap with statewide homebuyer programs that pair 30-year fixed mortgage loans with down payment assistance and tax benefits to support qualified buyers.
Market Impact Profile: Angelenna Grant-Ashanti
In 2001, Angelenna Grant-Ashanti made a decision that would change the trajectory of her life, not because she planned a real estate career, but because she was buying her own dream home.
Love Is Blind in Ohio, Let’s Talk About the Real Commitment: Homeownership
Season 10 of Love Is Blind has officially put Ohio in the spotlight. This season’s flavor is that of Cincinnati! The pods and life after are delivering the juicy drama that we’re looking for.
New CHIP: Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program Affordable 30-Year Fixed Financing for Hawaii First-Time Buyers
The Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program, administered through the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC), is designed to help first-time homebuyers access competitive fixed-rate financing and optional down payment assistance to make homeownership more attainable across the State of Hawaii.
Lower Rates and Rising Listings: Seattle Home Buyers Remain Cautious
Although mortage rates are easing and prices are softening in some regions, Seattle’s homeowners are showing continued caution. New listings have increased compared to a year ago, and borrowing costs have moved lower, but sales activity suggests many prospective buyers remain hesitant to commit in an uncertain economic climate.
Market Impact Profile: Luis Aguilar
Not so long ago, Luis Aguilar was sitting in a cubicle at the University of Phoenix taking in calls, wondering if that was the end of the line for him. Now, he’s closing over $2 million in real estate sales.