Single women made up 20% of total homebuyers between 2023 and 2024. That’s compared to just an 8% share for single men.

The pace of new-home construction was higher than economists expected, even as homebuilders expressed concern about the impact of tariffs and supply-side challenges. 

At the same time, Asian and Hispanic homeownership increased as well.

The week’s biggest real estate winner was Redfin, which saw its stock nearly double.

Compass is in “advanced talks” to acquire competitor HomeServices of America, per The Wall Street Journal. But the HomeServices of America CEO says it isn’t true.

The buyer, Atlantic Pacific Companies, plans to change the name of 212-unit Canterbury Ridge Apartments to Atlantic Canton Ridge. 

The new office is the latest step the residential developer has taken to pursue growth. 

Matthew Cenedella replaces John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month after nearly 40 years with the association.

The overall trend points to a longer-term slowdown, however, the MLS said. 

The Arizona-based firm has been expanding in the Atlanta market since it acquired PalmerHouse Properties in 2021 and now boasts more than 3,200 local agents. 

The acquisition was described as an all-stock transaction.

The unnamed community will bring 269 units and is being co-developed with TMGRI from Dallas.  

If you have a would-be seller close to getting ready to put their home on the market, now’s the time to prepare. 

Falling consumer sentiment suggests potential homebuyers are wary of the short-term economic outlook and future inflation, CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp said. 

The funding is available for homes located in the bank’s district, which includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. 

After a month-long delay, the 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico have gone into effect. Additionally, President Donald Trump signed an executive order increasing tariffs on imports from China to 20%.