Current News & Events
CMBS Delinquency Rate Dropped to 7.14% in February
Three of the five major commercial property sectors recorded delinquency rate declines. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Dropped to 7.14% in February
Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
In addition to his prison term, Brian Socha was also ordered to pay $902,541.15 in restitution for bank fraud. Continue Reading Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
Active Listings in Washington, DC Metro Area Up 25.1% from Last Year
The median home sale price rose 4.1% year-over-year to $600,964 during the four weeks ending April 27. Continue Reading Active Listings in Washington, DC Metro Area Up 25.1% from Last Year
Roughly One-Third of Non-Homeowners Don’t Expect to Buy a Home in the Next Five Years
72% of respondents said it is a bad time to buy a house and 26% say it is a good time. Continue Reading Roughly One-Third of Non-Homeowners Don’t Expect to Buy a Home in the Next Five Years
Lennar Opens New 55+ Master-Planned Community in South Carolina
Pricing ranges from the mid $300,000s to low $600,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Opens New 55+ Master-Planned Community in South Carolina
FHFA’s Pulte Reveals North Korean and Chinese Nationals Working in the GSEs
It is unclear how these foreign agents were employed. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Reveals North Korean and Chinese Nationals Working in the GSEs
No Laughing Matter: Jim Carrey Cuts Price Again on LA Estate
Carrey acquired the property in 1994 for $3.8 million and listed it in February 2023 for nearly $29 million. Continue Reading No Laughing Matter: Jim Carrey Cuts Price Again on LA Estate
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 11% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index was 12% higher. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
Survey: One-Third of Nevada Voters Considered Leaving the State Due to Housing Costs
Median home prices have approached or exceeded $600,000 in some of the state’s markets. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Nevada Voters Considered Leaving the State Due to Housing Costs
Disney to Open First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
The announcement did not include a timeline on construction and completion. Continue Reading Disney to Open First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Congress Approve Trump’s 44% Cut to HUD’s Budget?
Will GOP members of Congress withstand pressure from multiple fronts opposed to the president’s agenda? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Congress Approve Trump’s 44% Cut to HUD’s Budget?
Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Agents from all brokerages can visit any Compass office to individually browse Private Exclusives listings on a one-to-one basis. Continue Reading Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book














