Current News & Events
Apartment Rents Up by Scant 0.1% in December
This mild uptick reversed the previous five consecutive month trend of flat or negative monthly rent change. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Up by Scant 0.1% in December
Fed’s Miran Calls for 150 Basis Point Cut in Interest Rates
Miran’s term on the Fed’s Board of Governors expires at the end of the month. Continue Reading Fed’s Miran Calls for 150 Basis Point Cut in Interest Rates
New American Funding Acquires Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.
NAF stated the acquisition of DKMC will expand its presence in the Midwest and along the East Coast. Continue Reading New American Funding Acquires Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.
Housing Inventory Up for Third Straight Month
Compared to January 2023, the typical home spent four less days on the market. Continue Reading Housing Inventory Up for Third Straight Month
Home Equity Levels Down Slightly During Q4
The share of mortgaged homes that were seriously underwater was 2.6%, inching up slightly from 2.5% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Home Equity Levels Down Slightly During Q4
Alex Rampell Joins Board of Rocket Companies
Rampell currently serves as general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, focusing on fintech investments. Continue Reading Alex Rampell Joins Board of Rocket Companies
Luxury Home Prices Hit Record Peak
Sales of luxury homes dropped 1.7% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, the smallest decline since the middle of 2021. Continue Reading Luxury Home Prices Hit Record Peak
Total Lender Solutions Acquires Mortgage Lender Services
According to the companies, the acquisition gives Total Lender Solutions, a stronger foothold in Northern California and Nevada. Continue Reading Total Lender Solutions Acquires Mortgage Lender Services
Joe Hullinger Joins LendingOne as EVP
Before joining LendingOne, he was previously the president of finance at America Commercial. Continue Reading Joe Hullinger Joins LendingOne as EVP
James Thanasules Named President of AmTrust Title Insurance Company
He will oversee AmTrust Title’s operations providing title insurance for the commercial and residential real estate industries. Continue Reading James Thanasules Named President of AmTrust Title Insurance Company
Federal Reserve Holds Steady on Rates
The central bank said it “remains highly attentive to inflation risks.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Holds Steady on Rates
NAR Rolls Out Latest Version of Consumer Marketing Campaign
The campaign’s focus is supplemented by the fourth season of NAR’s docuseries “First-Time Buyer.” Continue Reading NAR Rolls Out Latest Version of Consumer Marketing Campaign













