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British Columbia Real Estate Agent Suspended and Fined for Buying and Renting Affordable Housing Unit
Jason Alexander Leslie agreed to return the unit to BC Housing and also returned the net real estate commission he earned on the original purchase. Continue Reading British Columbia Real Estate Agent Suspended and Fined for Buying and Renting Affordable Housing Unit
Indiana Realtors Secure $500,000 Grant to Assist State Residents Impacted by Recent Storms
Eligible homeowners and renters may apply for grants of up to $1,000 to assist with qualifying housing-related needs. Continue Reading Indiana Realtors Secure $500,000 Grant to Assist State Residents Impacted by Recent Storms
Stark Enterprises Unveils Plans for First Community in Iowa
Construction is anticipated to begin later this year, with the first homes expected to be delivered in 2027. Continue Reading Stark Enterprises Unveils Plans for First Community in Iowa
Stop Waiting for the Fed to Save Housing
Housing keeps waiting for the Federal Reserve to deliver relief. But mortgage rates are driven by a much larger market, and the industry needs to start paying attention to all of it. Continue Reading Stop Waiting for the Fed to Save Housing
Mark Zuckerberg Acquires Irish Gothic Castle
Ireland plays a crucial role in Meta’s global operations. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg Acquires Irish Gothic Castle
Knock Expands Bridge Loan Product to Texas
Texas is the latest expansion for Knock, which is now available in 32 states and the District of Columbia. Continue Reading Knock Expands Bridge Loan Product to Texas
Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of Aug. 20, down from last week when it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week
Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low
3.2% of properties in the second quarter were considered seriously underwater, unchanged from the first quarter but up from 2.7% in the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low
Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year
Also on the rise was the statewide median price – $360,000, up 6.8% from July 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $375,218 in June to $374,438 in July. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in July
Alliance Residential Opens New Multifamily Community in Dallas Suburb
The Breckyn offers one- and two-bedroom apartments, with layouts ranging from 731 to 1,191 square feet. Continue Reading Alliance Residential Opens New Multifamily Community in Dallas Suburb
REMAX: Home Sales Down in July Despite Expanded Inventory
The $450,000 median sales price remained flat month-over-month but was 3.4% higher from June 2025. Continue Reading REMAX: Home Sales Down in July Despite Expanded Inventory
