-  The surge in home prices has continued across most of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, this year, with the median sales price through the first half of 2019 up 5.4% countywide and gains being posted in about four out of every five cities. July 16
-  A builder based near the Lake of the Ozarks swindled six families that sought new homes in Kirkwood, Mo., out of $356,000, the builder's federal plea agreement says. July 16
-  Life insurance companies increased their mortgage investments to levels higher than historical norms, creating more potential danger for their portfolios in the event of a real estate downturn, a Fitch Ratings report said. July 15
-  The Lake Tahoe real estate market slowed down in the first six months after a stormy winter in comparison to the same time last year, according to a Lake Tahoe real estate firm. July 12
-  Hawaii island and Kauai housing markets in June exhibited mostly negative yet moderate changes in sales and prices, according to industry data. July 12
-  Those looking to purchase a home for the first time would be wise to consider Grand Rapids, Mich. July 11
-  Appraiser and homeowner estimates of house prices are aligning closer after the second straight month of a tightened gap in perceptions of value, according to Quicken Loans. July 10
-  Here's how rapidly the U.S. housing market has cooled: Buyers are now about four times less likely to face a bidding war than they were just a year ago. July 10
-  Despite a stronger economy, home prices are outpacing wages in 40% of markets, according to Attom Data Solutions. Here's a look at the 12 cities in most danger of a housing bubble this summer, based on the gaps between property values and local incomes in each. July 10
-  The number of single-family homes sold on Oahu dropped 10.4% in June while condo sales fell 13.5% compared to the year before, the Honolulu Board of Realtors reported. July 10









