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Lennar Corp. Debuts New Community in Alabama
Pricing starts in the $200,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Corp. Debuts New Community in Alabama
Bryan Hunt Named CFO at Liberty Military Housing
Hunt previously served as CFO for Sierra Pacific Properties Inc., Accord Group Holdings LLC and WinnResidential. Continue Reading Bryan Hunt Named CFO at Liberty Military Housing
Serial Squatter Sentenced to 20 Years in Texas Fraud Case
“This is what she did for a living” said Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Amber Moore. Continue Reading Serial Squatter Sentenced to 20 Years in Texas Fraud Case
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30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rises to 6.71%, Highest Level in Over a Year
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.50% last year at this time. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rises to 6.71%, Highest Level in Over a Year
Wil W. Osborn to Become Chief Executive at Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Osborn will succeed Kristina K. Williams, who announced in January her intention to retire after leading the bank since January 2020. Continue Reading Wil W. Osborn to Become Chief Executive at Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in August
The average selling price of $993,410 marked a 2.7% drop from August 2025. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in August
Housing’s New Divide Isn’t Just About Income. It’s About Who Already Has Wealth
Mortgage rates and income still determine what millions of Americans can afford. But buyers armed with existing equity, investments, bonuses and cash can compete under very different rules—and new housing data are making that divide increasingly visible. Continue Reading Housing’s New Divide Isn’t Just About Income. It’s About Who Already Has Wealth
National Monthly Apartment Rent Growth Took a Slight Decline in August
At the metropolitan level, rent growth was less widespread with only 12 of the top 50 markets posting month-over-month increases. Continue Reading National Monthly Apartment Rent Growth Took a Slight Decline in August
American Healthcare REIT Hires Aric Chang as CFO
Chang joins the company from Public Storage (NYSE: PSA), an S&P 500 real estate company, where he serves as CFO for real estate. Continue Reading American Healthcare REIT Hires Aric Chang as CFO
First Latitude Margaritaville Community in Texas is Announced
The new 1,318-acre community will be based in Texas City along Galveston Bay and will feature approximately 3,500 residences that include single-family, villa and cottage homes. Continue Reading First Latitude Margaritaville Community in Texas is Announced
$43 Million Martha’s Vineyard Property Sale Sets Record for Massachusetts
Boston-based tech entrepreneur and investor Michael Bonner initially listed the property in June at $49 million. Continue Reading $43 Million Martha’s Vineyard Property Sale Sets Record for Massachusetts
Mortgage Nerds Joins the NEXA Lending Platform
“The servicing side changes everything,” co-owner Brian Hofmann said. “The economics are exciting, but for me the bigger opportunity is retention.” Continue Reading Mortgage Nerds Joins the NEXA Lending Platform
California’s Tafoya Real Estate Joins eXp Realty
Founded by Scott Tafoya in 2018, Tafoya Real Estate serves California’s Central Valley and markets throughout the state. Continue Reading California’s Tafoya Real Estate Joins eXp Realty
Diocese of Toledo Threatens Lawsuit if City Grants Historic Landmark Status to 2 Closed Churches
The Diocese said its “First Amendment religious freedom rights” were being violated by the City’s actions Continue Reading Diocese of Toledo Threatens Lawsuit if City Grants Historic Landmark Status to 2 Closed Churches
New Insurance Affordability Index Provides State-by-State View of Costs and Market Conditions
Homeowners’ insurance represents 2.4% of median household income, up 24% since 2020. Continue Reading New Insurance Affordability Index Provides State-by-State View of Costs and Market Conditions
HUD Updates Guidance to Set Statute of Limitations on Accessibility-Related Complaints
Under the new guidance, complaints can only be filed within one year of the completion of construction. Continue Reading HUD Updates Guidance to Set Statute of Limitations on Accessibility-Related Complaints










