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Report: Renting a Starter Home is Cheaper Than Buying in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
The national median asking rent for 0-2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metros was $1,695 in July, down $24 or 1.4% from one year before. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Starter Home is Cheaper Than Buying in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
Redfin Listings Now Include Local Childcare Information
The Winnie data is now available on Redfin’s desktop and mobile websites and will be available in the Redfin app in September. Continue Reading Redfin Listings Now Include Local Childcare Information
Influencer Couple Indicted for Running Real Estate Investment Scam
The indictment focuses on 13 victims of the Parkers’ fraud, although investigators believe there are more to be identified. Continue Reading Influencer Couple Indicted for Running Real Estate Investment Scam
Commercial Broker Donates $1 Million for Scholarships at University of Connecticut’s Real Estate Program
The donation is the largest made by an individual in the program’s 41-year history. Continue Reading Commercial Broker Donates $1 Million for Scholarships at University of Connecticut’s Real Estate Program
McDonald’s Signs Naming Rights Deal with New Chicago Soccer Stadium
This marks the first time McDonald’s has committed to a naming rights partnership for a major American professional sports stadium Continue Reading McDonald’s Signs Naming Rights Deal with New Chicago Soccer Stadium
Rents Fall for 33rd Straight Month Amid Surge in New Multifamily Construction
Looking ahead, rental stock growth is expected to be strongest in the Northeast (+1.1%) by the first quarter of 2027 Continue Reading Rents Fall for 33rd Straight Month Amid Surge in New Multifamily Construction
Two Harbors Investment Corp. Rejects UWM’s Latest Merger Offer
The Two Harbors board also complained that UWM’s offer is structured to benefit UWM and not Two Harbors. Continue Reading Two Harbors Investment Corp. Rejects UWM’s Latest Merger Offer
Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
The FHA share of total applications inched up to 17.9% from 17.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
Brookfield Residential Properties Debuts Healthier Homes Initiative for New Construction in Alberta
“With Healthier Homes, we’re removing that uncertainty for families by integrating proven health and safety features into every home from the outset,” said Brookfield’s Chris Richer. Continue Reading Brookfield Residential Properties Debuts Healthier Homes Initiative for New Construction in Alberta
Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
The platform’s products include conventional and jumbo loans, construction financing, commercial lending, bridge loans, FHA and VA loans. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
Hyatt Promotes Adam Rohman to Head of Americas
Rohman succeeds Pete Sears, who is retiring following a nearly 40-year career with Hyatt. Continue Reading Hyatt Promotes Adam Rohman to Head of Americas
Trump Urges House to Pass Senate’s Housing Bill
However, the House leaders have stalemated over several provisions in the Senate bill. Continue Reading Trump Urges House to Pass Senate’s Housing Bill













