Real Estate

Higher Mortgage Rates Continue to Pressure Arizona Homebuyers

Higher Mortgage Rates Continue to Pressure Arizona Homebuyers Arizona homebuyers are continuing to face affordability challenges as mortgage rates remain elevated, increasing the monthly cost of financing a home. Higher borrowing costs are affecting buyers across the Phoenix metropolitan area and Southern Arizona, where prospective homeowners are becoming more sensitive to monthly payments and overall Higher Mortgage Rates Continue to Pressure Arizona Homebuyers

Oregon Housing Market Shows Signs of Easing as Buyers Gain More Options

Oregon Housing Market Shows Signs of Easing as Buyers Gain More Options Oregon’s housing market is showing signs of becoming more balanced as home prices moderate in some markets and buyers gain additional time to evaluate properties. In Portland, recent market data showed the median listing price at approximately $599,000 in June 2026, down 2.6% Oregon Housing Market Shows Signs of Easing as Buyers Gain More Options

Washington Housing Permits Hit Record High in 2026

Washington Housing Construction Gains Momentum in 2026 Washington’s residential construction market has shown stronger activity during the first half of 2026, with builders obtaining substantially more housing permits than during the same period last year. U.S. Census Bureau data show that Washington authorized approximately 20,877 new residential housing units through June 2026. That represents an Washington Housing Permits Hit Record High in 2026

Hawaii New Construction Permits Surge 18 Percent

Hawaii Pushes to Expand Housing Supply Despite Uneven Construction Activity Hawaii continues to face one of the nation’s most challenging housing shortages as state and local officials work to increase housing production and accelerate development. While the state’s long-term housing strategy is gaining momentum, the latest construction data shows that activity remains uneven. According to Hawaii New Construction Permits Surge 18 Percent

California Construction Boom Fuels New Housing Supply

California Housing Construction Continues to Accelerate as State Pushes for More Homes California’s housing market is undergoing a significant transformation as the state continues to increase residential construction, streamline development approvals and invest in new affordable housing. According to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), annual residential construction has increased 59% since California Construction Boom Fuels New Housing Supply