Current News & Events
Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
At the metro level, the widest Gen Z-to-boomer divides cluster in waterfront retiree hubs. Continue Reading Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
“Down payments are falling as the housing market slowly tilts toward buyers,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
Opendoor Adds Cash Plus to Product Suite for Sellers and Agents
Cash Plus is currently available to Key Connections agent partners in Dallas, Nashville, and Raleigh. Continue Reading Opendoor Adds Cash Plus to Product Suite for Sellers and Agents
Neighborhood Ventures Completes Fourth Distressed-Asset Purchase
The property was acquired through a pre-foreclosure, forced sale transaction for $10.7 million. Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Completes Fourth Distressed-Asset Purchase
Trump to Tour Fed HQ
Trump acknowledged it was “highly unlikely” for him to force Powell out “unless he has to leave for fraud.” Continue Reading Trump to Tour Fed HQ
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up in June, Down for Q2
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $412,000, down 3.5% compared to June 2024. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up in June, Down for Q2
Real Estate Agent with Podcast Following Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme
Matthew Motil pleaded guilty to securities fraud and wire fraud on Sept. 5, 2024. Continue Reading Real Estate Agent with Podcast Following Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme
New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
The state’s home prices were up for the 23rd straight month. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties
ByteFederal is also teaming with OPISAS, an international real estate firm, to enable cryptocurrency purchases in Florida by foreign investors. Continue Reading Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties
Existing Home Sales Down, Median Home Price at New High
This marked the 24th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down, Median Home Price at New High
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Again
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.7% from 19% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Again
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Now, About the Fed’s HQ Renovations
Why is the White House obsessed with cost overruns on the Fed’s headquarters? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Now, About the Fed’s HQ Renovations
