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Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%

by Phil Hall | Apr 8, 2026

The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%

Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes

by Phil Hall | Apr 8, 2026

“I will help lead an effort to pass a citizen constitutional amendment that bans ad valorem taxes on real estate levied by any level of government,” said Rep. Ryan Chamberlin. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes

New Home Sales Plummet 17.3% in October

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

Housing economist Dr. Anthony B. Sanders called the data the “last gasp of the Biden/Harris reign of (economic) error!” Continue Reading New Home Sales Plummet 17.3% in October

Mark Zuckerberg Donates $626,000 to Build 5 Affordable Homes in Hawaii

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

Kauhale O Namahana will construct 11 single-family units for low and middle-income households. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg Donates $626,000 to Build 5 Affordable Homes in Hawaii

New REIT Focuses on Historic Harlem Apartment Building

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

The REIT is focused on the 10-unit property at 422 St. Nicholas Avenue built in 1932. Continue Reading New REIT Focuses on Historic Harlem Apartment Building

Josh Lloyd Named Chief Operating Officer at Guardian

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

Lloyd was previously executive vice president at Wood Partners. Continue Reading Josh Lloyd Named Chief Operating Officer at Guardian

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up 3.9% in September

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

New York City again reported the highest annual gain among the 20 cities with a 7.5% increase in September. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up 3.9% in September

British Columbia Home Sales Up 33.5% Year-Over-Year

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

The average multiple listing service price for October was $970,845. Continue Reading British Columbia Home Sales Up 33.5% Year-Over-Year

GSEs Publish Underserved Markets Plans for Next 4 Years

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has published plans to extend housing access in rural underserved markets, enhance their support for...