The recent order by President Joe Biden canceling tens of millions of dollars in student loan debt is good news for the real estate industry, according to a new report.

A sudden slowdown in home construction hasn’t affected the rise of new apartment buildings. Ten of the country’s top metros are set to reach five-year peaks in new-apartment construction during 2022.

Located near downtown Atlanta is a charming, funky hideaway aptly called the Unicorn House. It’s embellished with backyard greenery, several outbuildings and so — so — much colorful art.

Treasure awaits … floating on the Potomac River in Virginia. This unique pirate ship home is listed by owner Daniel Corder for $49,000.

More borrowers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages to save money as interest rates climb.

The modest 1% decline could indicate the current housing cycle is reaching a bottom as mortgage rates recede from their recent high, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

The median price of a new home sold during the month was up 5.9%, however, according to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Nationally, the median sales price slid 2.9% from June but rose 8.1% from July 2021, while closed transactions were down 16.6% on a monthly basis and 26.3% on a yearly one, RE/MAX said in its National Housing Report.

A recent decline in mortgage rates could return some purchasing power to buyers going forward, National Association of REALTORS® chief economist Lawrence Yun said. 

Compass revealed big losses — to the tune of $100 million — in its second quarter report. And as a result, the firm will no longer offer equity or cash incentives to new agents.

The pace of housing starts for both single-family and multifamily residences was down on a month over month basis, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported. 

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell for the eighth straight month in August, as the key measure of builder confidence indicated a pessimistic outlook. 

The brokerage’s new “communities” will provide its agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

Homebuyers may catch a break this month as rates have come down nearly a point from the recent high on fears of a recession.

Sellers using Zillow may request and view an offer directly from Opendoor and compare it to an open-market sale with a real estate agent. 

The national rental vacancy rate dropped to 5.6% in the second quarter of the year while the homeowner vacancy rate remained at 0.8%.