Housing markets

Toronto's housing market showed signs of continued stabilization as sales surged amid a decline in benchmark prices.

The 55+ housing market showed continued strength in the first quarter on healthier economic conditions, but high lumber prices are causing hurdles for homebuilders trying to keep up with consumer demand.

In yet another milestone, the Sonoma County, Calif., median home price broke through the $700,000 mark.

Employment by nondepository mortgage companies in June increased for the third consecutive month as seasonal hiring continued even though home resales inched down another notch.

Housing markets with the strictest land-use regulations saw home price appreciation shoot up by more than double the rate of those with lighter regulations, despite similar job growth, according to Zillow.

Houston home prices continued to climb in July, rising to an average of $314,775, but fell $1,688 shy of the all-time record set in June.

Metro Atlanta home prices have climbed 5.6% during the past year, reinforced by a strong economy and a worsening shortage of houses for sale.

Single-family home sales in Connecticut fell in June, though the median price climbed to a five-year high.

Seattle-area home prices led the country again over the peak spring period and grew at their fastest rate since the 2006 bubble, spurred by a spike in home costs in the metro area's least-expensive homes.

Distance from work is a big part of the home buying decision, particularly since a quick commute often comes with higher home prices and less space. But the sweet spot in some cities is just 15 minutes away.

The median sale price for existing, single-family homes in Maine increased by 11% in June compared with a year earlier, while the volume of home sales increased by nearly 3%.

Silicon Valley homeowners saw their wealth balloon faster than owners anywhere else in the country last quarter, according to a new study that underscores just how rich on paper property has made some residents here.

Homebuilding industry leaders are pledging to train more laborers as part of an executive order from President Trump, marking an important step forward for the residential construction sector.

Contract signings to purchase previously owned homes rose for the first time in three months, indicating the housing market is stabilizing on the heels of a modest pickup in listings, lower taxes and a robust labor market.

Sacramento home sales have hit a summer slump as potential buyers back away from escalating prices and rising mortgage interest rates.

Sales of new and existing single-family homes in June fell 14% from a year earlier, the Greater Capital Association of Realtors reported.

Homeownership levels reached their highest point since the third quarter of 2014, but some races saw their rates fall, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Would-be homebuyers in New York's Hamptons are holding off on purchases as they wait for sellers to bring prices down.

The Marin, County, Calif., median home price jumped to $1.165 million in June, up 8.4% over the $1.075 million median price in June 2017.

International activity in the U.S. real estate market plummeted as foreign homebuyers are competing with domestic purchasers for a limited supply of homes, according to the National Association of Realtors.