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Housing starts climb 4.6% in June despite softening single-family sector 

New single-family home construction declined as builders continue to grapple with macroeconomic headwinds. 

MBA: Tariff worries starting to show up in mortgage app numbers 

Purchase applications slowed to their lowest level since May as economic worries dampened activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

What’s new on Zillow? 5 features that enhance the home search experience

Zillow has rolled out five new features this summer to make searching for homes easier and more efficient.

NAR’s new Market Statistics Dashboard provides local housing data to members

The National Association of REALTORS® debuted its Market Statistics Dashboard for members, which provides local housing data intended to help clients buy and sell homes.  

Fannie and Freddie now accept VantageScore 4.0 for mortgage underwriting 

The FICO alternative is expected to greatly expand the number of eligible borrowers by allowing rent and utility payments to count toward a credit score. 

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MBA: Mortgage applications pop as rates fall to three-month low 

Purchase applications hit their highest level since February 2023. 

NAR claims real estate wins as House passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The National Association of REALTORS® has claimed that the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the House delivers significant victories for homeowners and real estate professionals.

Atlanta Housing Scorecard: Sales and starts slide

At the same time, houses spent longer on the market while inventory surged.

US commissions jump to 5.44% amid cooling housing market

According to a report from Clever Real Estate, the average total commission for U.S. real estate agents is now 5.44%, a rise from 5.32% over the past year, despite the recent broker commission reforms from the National Association of REALTORS®.

NAR: One in five homebuyers considered their pet when choosing neighborhood

Pets aren’t just companions — they’re family. And according to a recent National Association of REALTORS® report, one in five homebuyers actively considered their pet’s needs when choosing a neighborhood.

NAR hails Senate passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act 

The association said the legislation contains five of its key priorities, including a permanent extension for the mortgage-interest deduction and a temporary quadrupling of the SALT-deduction cap. 

US Conference of Mayors backs Realtor.com’s Let America Build initiative 

The organization issued a statement in support of the pro-development campaign at its annual meeting in Tampa. 

Pending-home sales rise in May as market continues ‘slow thaw’ 

May’s 1.8% monthly gain follows a 6.3% drop in April, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

FHFA directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to accept cryptocurrency in mortgages

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William J. Pulte posted to X issuing an order that directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrency as an “asset for single-family loans.”  

Case-Shiller: Atlanta home-price growth slows in April, tracking ‘healthier, more sustainable’ national trend 

The pace of home-price appreciation slowed to its most modest pace since 2023, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. 

NAR: Existing-home sales gain ground in May 

The median-sales price for an existing home rose 1.3% year over year to $422,800. 

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