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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 18-22
Mortgage rates on the rise, predicting home sales in San Francisco, and the other Barbara Corcoran in the spotlight. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 18-22
Powell’s Exit + Market Volatility: How the Top 1% Are Handling It
As Jerome Powell’s term officially comes to an end, the housing industry immediately shifts into speculation about what comes next. Analysts began debating the future direction of interest rates, inflation, and the Federal Reserve policy, while consumers were once...
12,000-Seat Soccer Stadium Project Planned for Baltimore
“We want to build the professional soccer foundation in Baltimore that’s going to lead to growth in the future,” said DC United Co-Chairman and CEO Jason Levien. Continue Reading 12,000-Seat Soccer Stadium Project Planned for Baltimore
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Data Centers from Increasing Consumer Electricity Costs
The legislation seeks to ensure new data centers use energy from power generation sources that are separate from the grid. Continue Reading Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Data Centers from Increasing Consumer Electricity Costs
Toll Brothers Debuts 12-Home Luxury Community in North Carolina
Homes in the community are priced from $1.1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Debuts 12-Home Luxury Community in North Carolina
Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q4 2025
The five states with the largest quarterly increases in their overall delinquency rate were: Mississippi (109 basis points), Louisiana (89 basis points), Maryland (87 basis points), Oklahoma (86 basis points), and Indiana (86 basis points). Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q4 2025
California Real Estate Broker Arrested for Fraudulently Selling $1.5 Million Home
If convicted, each defendant would face a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison. Continue Reading California Real Estate Broker Arrested for Fraudulently Selling $1.5 Million Home
Ex-NFL Star Lists Historic Connecticut Farmhouse at $8 Million
The property is owned by former NFL star quarterback Chris Simms and his wife Danielle, who acquired it in 2019 for $2.5 million. Continue Reading Ex-NFL Star Lists Historic Connecticut Farmhouse at $8 Million
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
Chicago Title Insurance Defrauded of $4.1 Million by Nigerian Trickster
The defendant, Earnspark Global Concerns, is described in court papers as a Nigerian business entity. Continue Reading Chicago Title Insurance Defrauded of $4.1 Million by Nigerian Trickster
Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
The $396,800 median existing home price for all housing types was up 0.9% from one year ago ($393,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
