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Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
Among different property types, multifamily properties saw the highest volume last year. Continue Reading Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
“We are removing a significant regulatory barrier that added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
Sluggish Refinance Activity Drives Down Mortgage Application Levels
The Refinance Index decreased 5% from the previous week, although it was 63% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Sluggish Refinance Activity Drives Down Mortgage Application Levels
Nest Seekers Launches Art Brokerage Affiliate
Nest Collections was created in partnership with Studio Kasa founder Josh Kasper. Continue Reading Nest Seekers Launches Art Brokerage Affiliate
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar Retail Chain for $1 Billion
Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar for more than $8 billion in 2015. Continue Reading Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar Retail Chain for $1 Billion
Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Open First Texas Resort
The new resort is slated to open in 2027. Continue Reading Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Open First Texas Resort
Court Blocks HUD’s Termination of Fair Housing Initiative Program Grants
Approximately $30 million was planned for distribution to nonprofits investigating housing discrimination. Continue Reading Court Blocks HUD’s Termination of Fair Housing Initiative Program Grants
Survey: Nearly Half of Renters Feel Homeownership is Out of Reach
GenZ renters were the most optimistic, with 53% believing homeownership was very or somewhat possible. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Renters Feel Homeownership is Out of Reach
Virginia Home Sales Down 9%
The February median sales price in Virginia was $403,500. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Down 9%
Cornerstone Capital Bank in Joint Ventures with Texas, North Carolina Homebuilders
Cornerstone is now managing joint venture mortgage companies with 15 homebuilders nationwide. Continue Reading Cornerstone Capital Bank in Joint Ventures with Texas, North Carolina Homebuilders
Madison International Realty Expands into South Korea
The new office is Madison’s eighth global outlet and its second in Asia after the opening of a Singapore location last April. Continue Reading Madison International Realty Expands into South Korea
New Home Sales Up in February
The median sales price of new houses sold in February 2025 was $414,500 while the average sales price was $487,100. Continue Reading New Home Sales Up in February













