Mortgage rates on the rise, predicting home sales in San Francisco, and the other Barbara Corcoran in the spotlight. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of May 18-22. Miss: Heading Right in the Wrong Direction....
As Jerome Powell’s term officially comes to an end, the housing industry immediately shifts into speculation about what comes next. Analysts began debating the future direction of interest rates, inflation, and the Federal Reserve policy, while consumers were once...
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve in a White House ceremony. This marked the first time since 1987 that the White House was the setting for this ceremony. President Trump hosted the event, and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas...
The global luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers has expanded its presence in Hawaii with a new location in Maui. Leading the new office are license partner Dawn Maddux, general manager Katie Moriarty, and broker in charge Reggie Audant. The office will service...
A total of 9,758 homes were sold in Virginia during April, an uptick of 424 transactions (a 4.5% increase) from one year earlier. According to data from the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR), year-to-date closed sales are up 5.8% while sold dollar volume is at...
Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN), the Wayne, Pennsylvania-based mortgage insurance provider, announced that CEO Rick Thornberry will retire in December following nearly a decade of corporate leadership. “Rick’s impact on Radian over the last nine years cannot be...
The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Makin…
