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South Korea to Track Crypto in Real Estate Transactions for Potential Tax Evasion
Under current law, authorities can impose taxes if the source of funds for a property purchase cannot be verified. Continue Reading South Korea to Track Crypto in Real Estate Transactions for Potential Tax Evasion
HomeLight Debuts EVA, an AI-Powered Tool for Escrow Agents
EVA enables escrow officers to open escrow orders in minutes instead of hours while automatically coordinating with lenders, HOAs, and government offices. Continue Reading HomeLight Debuts EVA, an AI-Powered Tool for Escrow Agents
New Reports Find Home Price Acceleration Continues to Weaken
“Monthly data offered a modest seasonal lift without underlying momentum,” said Nicholas Godec, head of fixed income tradables and commodities at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Reports Find Home Price Acceleration Continues to Weaken
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‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
“I’m tempted to try to say something really profound and esoteric and I guess here it is — housing is good,” Ding said Continue Reading ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Affordability among both Black and Hispanic households increased to 11% in 2025, up from 10% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Oklahoma Property Tax Relief Measure Set for November Ballot
The ballot resolution would lower the maximum a property value can increase from 3% to 1.75% for primary residences and agricultural land. Continue Reading Oklahoma Property Tax Relief Measure Set for November Ballot
Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Straight Week
“Mortgage rates declined this week to a four-week low of 6.30%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Straight Week
Q1 Foreclosure Filings Up 26% From Last Year
One in every 1,211 housing units had a foreclosure filing during the first quarter. Continue Reading Q1 Foreclosure Filings Up 26% From Last Year
Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 Million Mansion Deal Tops List of Most Expensive Home Sales in March
Seven of March’s 10 most expensive home sales were in coastal Florida. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 Million Mansion Deal Tops List of Most Expensive Home Sales in March
The City with the Most Affordable Rent Is…
Miami ranked last among the more than 180 cites analyzed in the new WalletHub study. Continue Reading The City with the Most Affordable Rent Is…
Quebec Q1 Home Sales Down 2% Year-Over-Year
The median price of single-family homes reached $511,850, up 6% from the previous year. Continue Reading Quebec Q1 Home Sales Down 2% Year-Over-Year
Ginnie Mae Issued $46.1 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During March
The pooling and securitization of loans for more than 128,000 American households, including over 49,000 first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Issued $46.1 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During March
Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors Taps Peter Trazzera as Senior Director of Capital Markets
Trazerra joins Blueprint following a 12-year tenure as senior vice president at KeyBank Institutional Healthcare. Continue Reading Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors Taps Peter Trazzera as Senior Director of Capital Markets
Report: FHFA’s Pulte Responsible for Introducing Trump to Controversial Meme
The meme sparked an outrage from many religious conservatives, forcing Trump to remove the post from his Truth Social page. Continue Reading Report: FHFA’s Pulte Responsible for Introducing Trump to Controversial Meme
Builder Confidence at 7-Month Low
“Builder sentiment has fallen back in spring as buyers face ongoing elevated interest rates and growing economic uncertainty,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens Continue Reading Builder Confidence at 7-Month Low
Percentage of First-Time Homebuyers Falls to All-Time Low
35% of Gen Z buyers were single females, the highest share among all generations. Continue Reading Percentage of First-Time Homebuyers Falls to All-Time Low












