Current News & Events
Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
eXp Realty Debuts Program to Encourage Independent Teams to Join Its Network
“We’re laser-focused on attracting and retaining the best agents in the business,” said Glenn Sanford, founder and CEO of eXp Realty. Continue Reading eXp Realty Debuts Program to Encourage Independent Teams to Join Its Network
Pending Home Sales Sink in May
“The housing market is resilient with approximately three offers for each listing,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Sink in May
Wayne C. Thompson, Real Estate Executive Turned Pastor, Dies at 84
His company was one of the most successful Black-owned real estate companies of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Continue Reading Wayne C. Thompson, Real Estate Executive Turned Pastor, Dies at 84
One-Quarter of Homebuyers Looking to Move to Another Metro Area
Phoenix, Las Vegas and several Florida metros are the most popular destinations. Continue Reading One-Quarter of Homebuyers Looking to Move to Another Metro Area
Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Rise
“The spread between the jumbo and conforming rates widened to 16 basis point,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Rise
Survey: Most Younger Homeowners Are Spying on the Value of Friends’ Homes
79% of the survey’s respondents said their snooping left them feeling stressed, concerned or upset. Continue Reading Survey: Most Younger Homeowners Are Spying on the Value of Friends’ Homes
Jared Kushner’s Father Makes Unsolicited Bid for New Jersey-Based REIT
A company owned by Charles Kushner, the father of former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and one-time political advisor Jared Kushner, has made an unsolicited offer to buy a real estate investment trust. K Corp Acquisitions LLC, owned by Charles Kushner, reached...
Maza, a Platform for Immigrants Aimed at Homeownership, Announces $8 Million Seed Round
“As descendants of Latin American immigrants, my co-founders and I are building the company our parents needed,” said Luciano Arango, CEO and co-founder of Maza. Continue Reading Maza, a Platform for Immigrants Aimed at Homeownership, Announces $8 Million Seed Round
New Executive Director Sought for Seattle’s Compass Housing Alliance
Mary Steele has served as executive director since October 2019. Continue Reading New Executive Director Sought for Seattle’s Compass Housing Alliance
Tim Gallagher Named Head of Commercial Real Estate at M&T Bank
Gallagher joins M&T from Slate Asset Management, where he was managing director. Continue Reading Tim Gallagher Named Head of Commercial Real Estate at M&T Bank
