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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Again
The Federal Reserve had opted to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%. The central bank’s policy making Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cited a low level of job gains, elevated inflation and a “high level of uncertainty” due to...
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Again
Today’s FOMC meeting is the final gathering chaired by Jerome Powell, whose term as Fed chairman expires on May 15. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Again
Keller Williams Acquires Michael Lewis Marketing Suite
Austin-headquartered Keller Williams Realty LLC (KW) has acquired Michael Lewis Marketing Suite (MLMS), a marketing services company supporting KW-affiliated real estate agents and brokerages. Since 2013, MLMS has supported more than 130,000 KW-affiliated agents and...
National Average Apartment Rent for April at $1,730
The national average apartment rent in April was $1,730, a 0.2% increase from March’s upwardly revised level of $1,727. According to data from Apartsment.com, a subsidiary of CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), April was the fifth consecutive month of positive rent...
Japan Demands New Controls on Crypto-Financed Real Estate Deals
The Japanese government has sent a formal request to the nation’s leading real estate and crypto associations demanding tighter checks on real estate transactions that use cryptocurrency payments. Coin Edition reports four Japanese government agencies – the Financial...
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Senate Banking Committee Approves Kevin Warsh’s Nomination for Federal Reserve Chairman
Warsh’s nomination will now go to a confirmation vote before the Republican-controlled Senate. Continue Reading Senate Banking Committee Approves Kevin Warsh’s Nomination for Federal Reserve Chairman
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged
The central bank stated that “housing activity declined in the fourth quarter and is being held back by slow population growth, economic uncertainty and ongoing affordability issues.” Continue Reading Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged
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Keller Williams Acquires Michael Lewis Marketing Suite
Since 2013, MLMS has supported more than 130,000 KW-affiliated agents and delivered over 800 custom designs for agents and brokerage leaders. Continue Reading Keller Williams Acquires Michael Lewis Marketing Suite
National Average Apartment Rent for April at $1,730
On an annual basis, San Francisco continued to outperform by posting rent growth of +7.3%. Continue Reading National Average Apartment Rent for April at $1,730
Japan Demands New Controls on Crypto-Financed Real Estate Deals
The new action is designed to combat criminal entities from turning illegal money into legal assets. Continue Reading Japan Demands New Controls on Crypto-Financed Real Estate Deals
Senate Banking Committee Approves Kevin Warsh’s Nomination for Federal Reserve Chairman
Warsh’s nomination will now go to a confirmation vote before the Republican-controlled Senate. Continue Reading Senate Banking Committee Approves Kevin Warsh’s Nomination for Federal Reserve Chairman
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged
The central bank stated that “housing activity declined in the fourth quarter and is being held back by slow population growth, economic uncertainty and ongoing affordability issues.” Continue Reading Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged
Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
Among different property types, multifamily properties saw the highest volume last year. Continue Reading Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
“We are removing a significant regulatory barrier that added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
Soccer Stadium Dropped from Proposed Albany Redevelopment Project
“The Capital Region has a million people here and a soccer stadium will work here,” said developer Jeff Buell. Continue Reading Soccer Stadium Dropped from Proposed Albany Redevelopment Project