Current News & Events
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 6.4%
The FHA share of total applications dipped to 16.9% from 17.0% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 6.4%
Ken Griffin Acquires Historic Cottage That Blocked the Development of His New HQ Campus
The cottage was added to the National Register of Historic Sites in 1975 and has been occupied by the Dade Heritage Trust since 1978. Continue Reading Ken Griffin Acquires Historic Cottage That Blocked the Development of His New HQ Campus
Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Dropped in December
The decline in sales was mirrored by a decline in new listings – 30,595 in December, compared to 34,812 one year earlier. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Dropped in December
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Jan. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
“For buyers, easing rates and more options created opportunities that didn’t exist a year ago,” said REMAX CEO Erik Carlson. Continue Reading REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
“Luxury home sales are small but powerful,” said Jennifer Wauhob, president of Texas Realtors. Continue Reading Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
Luxury Home Builders and Owners in $2.65 Million Settlement Over Loan Fraud Allegations
The DOJ noted there has been no determination of liability against the parties in the settlement. Continue Reading Luxury Home Builders and Owners in $2.65 Million Settlement Over Loan Fraud Allegations
Private-Label CMBS Market Issuance Up 21% During 2025
“The average size of a SASB deal in 2025 was $718.9 million,” said Orest Mandzy, managing editor of Trepp’s CRE Direct. Continue Reading Private-Label CMBS Market Issuance Up 21% During 2025
Neighborhood Ventures Debuts Fund to Acquire Distressed Multifamily Properties
The new fund will target mid-sized multifamily communities (typically 50–200 units) purchased at 30% or more below intrinsic value. Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Debuts Fund to Acquire Distressed Multifamily Properties
Axis Partners Sells 22-Asset Industrial Portfolio for $111 Million
Roughly two-thirds of the properties are spread across Atlanta and Texas. Continue Reading Axis Partners Sells 22-Asset Industrial Portfolio for $111 Million
Trump Suggests He is Opposed to Lowering Home Prices
“Now if I want to really crush the housing market, I could do that so fast and people could buy houses,” he said. Continue Reading Trump Suggests He is Opposed to Lowering Home Prices
Supreme Court Voices Skepticism Over Trump’s Effort to Fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
“The real question is to what extent we believe the public is harmed to allow Ms. Cook to remain in post during the pendency of this case,” said Justice Jackson. Continue Reading Supreme Court Voices Skepticism Over Trump’s Effort to Fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
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