Builder Confidence Sinks Near Pandemic Low As Trump Tariffs Worry Homebuyers Builder Confidence Sinks Near Pandemic Low As Trump Tariffs Worry Homebuyers
Builder Confidence Sinks Near Pandemic Low As Trump Tariffs Worry Homebuyers Homebuilder confidence just sank to its third-lowest level since 2012 as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and stubbornly high mortgage rates scare off prospective homebuyers. Builder sentiment dropped two points to 32 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index released on Thursday, June 17. That's barely above the readings of 31 in December 2022 and 30 in April 2020. In the Northeast, sentiment slipped one point to 43 on a three-month moving average. A score above 50 means more builders see conditions as good than poor…
Estate Featured In Netflix’s 'Zero Day' Starring Robert De Niro Listed For $15M Estate Featured In Netflix’s 'Zero Day' Starring Robert De Niro Listed For $15M
Estate Featured In Netflix’s 'Zero Day' Starring Robert De Niro Listed For $15M A stunning estate featured as a key filming location in the Netflix thriller series "Zero Day" is now on the market for $15 million. Known as Rabbit Hill, the 22-acre Westchester estate at 842 Sleepy Hollow Road in Briarcliff Manor blends old-world grandeur with modern comfort and cinematic appeal, according to its listing by Compass.  Originally built in 1929 and restored in 2016, the Georgian-style mansion recently served as a principal location for "Zero Day," a political conspiracy drama that aired in February 2025 and stars Robert De Niro, who also co-created the show.  The…
Home Listings Surge To Record $698 Billion As Buyers Back Off Home Listings Surge To Record $698 Billion As Buyers Back Off
Home Listings Surge To Record $698 Billion As Buyers Back Off A swelling supply of unsold homes and a slowdown in buyer activity have sent the housing market to a record high — $698 billion in total listings, the largest dollar value seen in more than a decade. That figure, reported by Redfin, is based on the combined asking prices of all active home listings across the US at the end of April. It marks a 20.3 percent increase from one year ago, and the highest value since Redfin began tracking the data in 2012. Much of that growth is driven by stale inventory. More than $330 billion worth of homes have sat on the market for 60 days or longer, accordin…
Ravens Star Justin Tucker Puts $3.2M Maryland Home On Market After Release Over Scandal Ravens Star Justin Tucker Puts $3.2M Maryland Home On Market After Release Over Scandal
Ravens Star Justin Tucker Puts $3.2M Maryland Home On Market After Release Over Scandal Former Baltimore Ravens star kicker Justin Tucker’s Maryland home is set to hit the market as he prepares to hit the road. The embattled special teams star has reportedly listed his 6,480-square-foot Owings Mills home for sale for $3.2 million.  It features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, according to the listing. The property’s HOA fees are $1,874 per year, and real estate taxes are $18,152 annually, the listing states. The exterior includes a grilling area, an outdoor pool with multiple seating areas and a converted patio with an outdoor fireplace. "Absolute perfection in W…
Zillow To Block Listings That Violate New Rules: Here’s What Gets You Banned For Life Zillow To Block Listings That Violate New Rules: Here’s What Gets You Banned For Life
Zillow To Block Listings That Violate New Rules: Here’s What Gets You Banned For Life Zillow is cracking down on how real estate listings are shared, and agents who break the rules could see their listings blocked from the site for good. Starting June 30, any listing that violates Zillow’s new Listing Access Standards may be permanently removed from both Zillow and Trulia, the company said in a public announcement posted May 20. The standards are based on a simple rule: If a listing is marketed to some buyers, it should be marketed to all buyers, Zillow said. The standards are designed to support transparency and fair access, and mirror the National Association of Realtors’…
Home Sales Suffer Slowest April Since 2009 Amid Trump Tariffs, Rising Mortgage Rates Home Sales Suffer Slowest April Since 2009 Amid Trump Tariffs, Rising Mortgage Rates
Home Sales Suffer Slowest April Since 2009 Amid Trump Tariffs, Rising Mortgage Rates Home sales fell for the second straight month in April, dropping to their slowest pace for the month since the global financial crisis more than 15 years ago. Existing-home sales slipped 0.5% from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of four million homes, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) said on Thursday, May 22. The median price for an existing home rose to $414,000, setting a new April record and marking the 22nd straight month of annual price increases. Sales hit their slowest April pace since 2009, CNBC reported. They were down 2.0% from April 2024, despite ho…
Spring Housing Market Slumps Under Trump's Tariffs, Builders Warn Spring Housing Market Slumps Under Trump's Tariffs, Builders Warn
Spring Housing Market Slumps Under Trump's Tariffs, Builders Warn Homebuilders are warning about a slow spring due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and high interest rates, according to a new survey. Builder confidence dropped sharply in May, falling to 34 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index released on Thursday, May 15. That's down six points from April, matching the low from November 2023 and marking the worst reading since December 2022. In the Northeast, sentiment slipped three points to 44 on a three-month moving average. A score above 50 means more builders see conditions as good than p…
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick Is Selling Her NJ Home For Just Under $1.8M ‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick Is Selling Her NJ Home For Just Under $1.8M
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick Is Selling Her NJ Home For Just Under $1.8M Angelina Pivarnick, one of the original cast members of MTV’s "Jersey Shore," has listed her New Jersey mansion — and it’s going for a cool $1.799 million The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home sits at 3 Bowers Drive in the exclusive Clayton Farms community of Freehold. Pivarnik reportedly moved into the house in 2021. According to the listing, the home spans over 5,500 square feet and sits on a 1.1-acre premium lot. It's packed with high-end finishes — including a custom resort-style yard with a pool. The home, listed by Aleksandr Pritsker of EXP Realty, features a butterfly staircase, two-…
Trump's Tariffs Could Increase New Home Prices Up To $10K, Builders Warn: Here's Why Trump's Tariffs Could Increase New Home Prices Up To $10K, Builders Warn: Here's Why
Trump's Tariffs Could Increase New Home Prices Up To $10K, Builders Warn: Here's Why New home prices could jump by as much as $10,000 because of President Donald Trump's tariffs, industry leaders warn. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimates that Trump's tariffs could increase prices by $7,500 to $10,000 per new single-family home. The trade group said the estimate is based on reports from members planning for tariff-related price hikes. Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods on Monday, Mar. 4, as well as 20 percent duties on Chinese imports. Two days later, he announced the tariffs would be paused for products covered by the…
Trump Administration Selling Off 28 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In Virginia Trump Administration Selling Off 28 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In Virginia
Trump Administration Selling Off 28 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In Virginia The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…
Kevin Spacey's Former $6M Waterfront Mansion On The Market: 'Icon Of Baltimore' Kevin Spacey's Former $6M Waterfront Mansion On The Market: 'Icon Of Baltimore'
Kevin Spacey's Former $6M Waterfront Mansion On The Market: 'Icon Of Baltimore' A sprawling, luxury Baltimore waterfront mansion once owned by controversial Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is back on the market—this time with a $6 million price tag. Dubbed "The Icon of Baltimore," according to its listing, the palatial 9,069-square-foot residence at 622 Ponte Villas N in the city’s exclusive Harborview community is up or sale at $5,999,000. 622 Ponte Villas N #162/163, Baltimore Derek & Vee Photography The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom home is anchored at the end of a pier, offering privacy, prestige, and panoramic views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, with the …
Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher
Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher Home sales fell in January as prices continued soaring, showing the financial strains potential buyers are facing. Existing-home sales declined 4.9 percent from December 2024 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million in January, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said in a news release on Friday, Feb. 21. The median home price climbed 4.8 percent year-over-year to $396,900, the highest amount ever in a month of January. In the Northeast, sales fell 5.7 percent from December to an annual rate of 500,000 homes, though they increased 4.2 percent from January 2024. The m…
Former Wizard's Star's Former Mansion Listed At $11M (PHOTOS) Former Wizard's Star's Former Mansion Listed At $11M (PHOTOS)
Former Wizard's Star's Former Mansion Listed At $11M (Photos) A Maryland mega-mansion once owned by former Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has hit the market for a cool $11 million—and it’s got everything a baller could want, including a full-size indoor basketball court he built himself. Located in the exclusive Avenel community, the 14,900-square-foot estate at 8913 Holly Leaf Lane in Bethesda sits on two acres and is packed with luxury amenities, from a resort-style pool and spa to a private tennis court and fire pit area. The home is listed with Washington Fine Properties. Beal, now with the Phoenix Suns, transformed the home during his DC da…
US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why
US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why Home sales in 2024 tumbled to their lowest level in nearly two decades but the Northeast offered a small glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging year for the housing market. Existing-home sales dropped to 4.06 million in 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 24. That figure marked the worst year for the US housing market since 1995. The sales drop happened as the median price of a home reached a record high of $407,500, up six percent from 2023. "The median home price was elevated partly due to the upper-end market's relative …
Kalorama’s Crown Jewel? Lavish $5.8M Estate Could Be Ultimate Power Address For DC Players Kalorama’s Crown Jewel? Lavish $5.8M Estate Could Be Ultimate Power Address For DC Players
Kalorama’s Crown Jewel? Lavish $5.8M Estate Could Be Ultimate Power Address For DC Players A stately home in DC's prestigious Kalorama neighborhood may be the perfect spot or a new Cabinet member after it hit the market for $5.8 million.  Dilan Homes has completed a top-to-bottom reimagination and restoration of a popular Federal-Inspired Brick Home that sits in the heart of community, surrounded by homes that have housed some of the rich, famous, and powerful. The listing was posted by Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties. "It is 100 percent gut renovated with an entirely brand new floor plan, …
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Homebuyers are increasingly considering political leanings when choosing neighborhoods, according to a brand-new report.  Real estate agents note that clients prioritize communities aligning with their political views, seeking compatibility beyond traditional factors like schools and safety, the Axios story says. This trend may lead to more politically homogeneous neighborhoods, potentially impacting local governance and community interactions. Additionally, new real estate platforms, such as Oyssey, provide insights into neighborhood political affiliations, further enabling buyers to…
40-Foot Pool Among Selling Points For Potomac Home That Sold Over Asking Price For $1.86M 40-Foot Pool Among Selling Points For Potomac Home That Sold Over Asking Price For $1.86M
40-Foot Pool Among Selling Points For Potomac Home That Sold Over Asking Price For $1.86M Hard work paid off for a team of realtors who overhauled a Maryland home, selling for more than $60,000 over the asking price.  A buyer just had to have a Potomac home at along 9117 Potomac Station Lane, sitting on an unusually large parcel of land for the neighborhood that sold for $1.86 million, above the $1.799 million listing price,  The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom custom-built 6,350-square-foot home had been listed with Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners of Washington Fine Properties. According to the realtors, the…
Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing
Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing Location was everything for a new homeowner who was willing to go over the asking price for a Chevy Chase home that was conveniently located near family. A one-level home nestled along a tree-lined street on 4100 Ingomar St. NW in DC sold for $1.403 million after being listed by Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties for $1.295 million, the realtors said. The 3,500-square-foot home was described as a unique property that was built in the 1920s, which is rare for the area.  HRL Partners at Wa…
'Creating A Castle:' Rare Georgetown Condo Sells For 23 Percent Over Asking Price 'Creating A Castle:' Rare Georgetown Condo Sells For 23 Percent Over Asking Price
'Creating A Castle:' Rare Georgetown Condo Sells For 23 Percent Over Asking Price A homeowner who fell in love with a unique condo in Georgetown just had to have it — for $260,200 over asking price. The condo at 1527 30th St. NW in Washington, DC was initially listed for $1.098 million, listing agents Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties said. But the smitten buyer went above and beyond for the two-bedroom, two-bathroom property, which closed at $1.36 million, or 23 percent over asking, the listing agents said. "In this super tight inventory marketplace in DC, it's not uncommon to …
Look Inside $17.5M Waterfront Estate For Sale In Northern Virginia Look Inside $17.5M Waterfront Estate For Sale In Northern Virginia
Look Inside $17.5M Waterfront Estate For Sale In Northern Virginia A waterfront estate with picturesque views is for sale in Northern Virginia. The home at 1169 Crest Lane in McLean is situated along the Potomac River and rests of a 2.32 acres, according to the listing by HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties. Townsend Visuals Townsend Visuals Built in 2013, the 10,150-square-foot, three-level home has four bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and lots of natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows with wooden walls and vaulted ceilings. Townsend Visuals Townsend Visuals Features include a wet bar, butler's pantry, intercom, large bathtub overlookin…
$16M Washington DC Home Designed By Same Architect As U.S. Capitol Hits Market (PHOTOS) $16M Washington DC Home Designed By Same Architect As U.S. Capitol Hits Market (PHOTOS)
$16M Washington DC Home Designed By Same Architect As U.S. Capitol Hits Market (Photos) A Washington D.C. home designed by the same architect of the U.S. Capitol is on the market for $16 million. The home on 3508 Prospect St., otherwise known as the Prospect House in Georgetown, was built between 1787 and 1793 and sits high above the Potomac River, according to the listing by Washington Fine Properties. Washington Fine Properties Designed by William Thornton, the house is 9,086 square feet and features eight bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and one half bathroom. It sits on a .43-acre lot. Amenities include a view of the vier, high ceilings, a pool with cabana, thre…