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Report: Hispanic Homeownership at New Record High
2025 marked the largest single-year increase in Hispanic homeownership since the US Census Bureau started tracking this data. Continue Reading Report: Hispanic Homeownership at New Record High
Kite Realty Group Promotes Heath R. Fear to President
“He is a trusted partner to me, our board, and the leadership team.” said Chairman and CEO John A. Kite. Continue Reading Kite Realty Group Promotes Heath R. Fear to President
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up Nearly 10%
11,575 homes were sold last month in the Keystone State, up 9.6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up Nearly 10%
West Virginia Governor Announces Deal to Halt Foreclosure Auction of Historic Hotel
The Justice family accused the foreclosure of being a “political stunt” by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Continue Reading West Virginia Governor Announces Deal to Halt Foreclosure Auction of Historic Hotel
Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of Aug. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
Existing Home Sales Inch Up, Breaking 4-Month Decline Streak
“Despite the modest gain, home sales are still sluggish,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Inch Up, Breaking 4-Month Decline Streak
Report: Florida HOA Fees Soaring Above National Median
Tampa’s median monthly HOA fee was up 17.2% year-over-year for the three months ending July 31. Continue Reading Report: Florida HOA Fees Soaring Above National Median
Zombie Foreclosure Rate Sinks in Q3
“Zombie foreclosures continue to be a mere blip on the radar screen,” said Rob Barber, CEO for ATTOM. Continue Reading Zombie Foreclosure Rate Sinks in Q3
GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
The updated standards will be implemented through a 24-month phased-in approach, with a fully effective date of Sept. 30, 2026. Continue Reading GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
Connecticut Mayor Sparks Online Anger by Celebrating ‘Ghetto’ Mural by Banksy
Mayor Joe Ganim told his Facebook audience the mural was a “lovely piece of artwork.” Continue Reading Connecticut Mayor Sparks Online Anger by Celebrating ‘Ghetto’ Mural by Banksy
Kroger Sues FTC Over Attempt to Block Merger with Albertsons
The merger was designed to create a combined company with more than 4,000 stores. Continue Reading Kroger Sues FTC Over Attempt to Block Merger with Albertsons
Wider Inventory Helps Boost Virginia Home Sales
Last month saw the sale of 9,947 homes across the state, a 10.7% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Wider Inventory Helps Boost Virginia Home Sales














