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Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%

by Phil Hall | Apr 29, 2026

The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%

Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged

by Phil Hall | Apr 29, 2026

The central bank stated that “housing activity declined in the fourth quarter and is being held back by slow population growth, economic uncertainty and ongoing affordability issues.” Continue Reading Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged

Homeownership Expenses Consume One-Third of National Average Wage

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

Nationwide, the typical $2,021 cost of mortgage payments, homeowner insurance, mortgage insurance and property taxes is down 0.7% quarterly. Continue Reading Homeownership Expenses Consume One-Third of National Average Wage

Weichert Opens First International Office in Portugal

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

The Portuguese brokerage will operate under the new name HomeLovers – Weichert. Continue Reading Weichert Opens First International Office in Portugal

Idaho’s Gov. Little Signs $100 Million Property Tax Cut into Law

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

The bill passed unanimously in both houses of the legislature. Continue Reading Idaho’s Gov. Little Signs $100 Million Property Tax Cut into Law

Minnesota in Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

MV Realty is permanently banned from doing business in Minnesota. Continue Reading Minnesota in Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’

Maine Home Sales up 6.51%

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

A total of 753 home sales were closed in Maine last month, a 6.51% increase from the 707 sales transacted in February 2024. According to data from the Main Association of Realtors, the statewide median sales price for those sales was $381,500, a 9% jump from the...