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Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December

by Phil Hall | Jan 8, 2026

“The December decrease reversed gains from the prior two months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December

Leadership Shift Announced at Toll Brothers

by Phil Hall | Jan 8, 2026

Scott D. Stowell, lead independent director of Toll Brothers, said the succession plan demonstrated both the company’s “deep talent bench.” Continue Reading Leadership Shift Announced at Toll Brothers

Blue Water Signs Two New Strategic Partnerships

by Phil Hall | Jan 25, 2024

“We aim to create a new standard of excellence in the outdoor hospitality industry,” said Todd Burbage, CEO of Blue Water. Continue Reading Blue Water Signs Two New Strategic Partnerships

Mortgage Rates and Purchase Loan Applications Inch Up

by Phil Hall | Jan 25, 2024

“We anticipate a busier spring homebuying season than 2023,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates and Purchase Loan Applications Inch Up

Single-Family Home Sales, Buyer Affordability Ticked Up in December

by Phil Hall | Jan 25, 2024

The national median mortgage payment was $2,055 in December. Continue Reading Single-Family Home Sales, Buyer Affordability Ticked Up in December

Sellers Reaped Smaller Profits and ROI for 2023 Home Sales

by Phil Hall | Jan 25, 2024

The median home price increased 2.1% from 2022, reaching an all-time annual high of $335,000. Continue Reading Sellers Reaped Smaller Profits and ROI for 2023 Home Sales

Median Asking Rents Down in December

by Phil Hall | Jan 25, 2024

“Softening rental prices throughout 2023 offered renters a small reprieve,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Median Asking Rents Down in December

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Brand to Expand in Three Countries

by Phil Hall | Jan 25, 2024

The properties are planned in Detroit and St. Louis. Continue Reading Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Brand to Expand in Three Countries

More Investment Flowing to Affordable Multifamily

by Rick Grant | Jan 24, 2024

While low income home buyers are still struggling with housing affordability and low housing inventory, multifamily developers are attracting investments that are enabling them to build more apartments. Continue Reading More Investment Flowing to Affordable Multifamily

American Real Estate Association Unveiled as NAR Alternative

by Phil Hall | Jan 24, 2024

A pair of high-profile real estate agents have unveiled their effort to directly challenge the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as the trade organization representing their profession. Jason Haber, a New York City-based agent with Compass, and Mauricio Umansky,...