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Mortgage Rates Take Another Upturn
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of April 30, up from last week when it averaged 6.23%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Upturn
Report: Homebuyer Affordability Declined in March
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,145. Continue Reading Report: Homebuyer Affordability Declined in March
Better Debuts Debit Card Tied to HELOC Funds
All approved Better HELOC customers will be offered the Better Home Equity card as a disbursement method beginning this summer. Continue Reading Better Debuts Debit Card Tied to HELOC Funds
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New Forecast Points to Declining Vacancy Rate for Industrial Real Estate
The national industrial real estate vacancy rate remained in the mid-7% range entering the second quarter and is expected to edge higher into 2027 before rolling into a gradual decline, according to a revised forecast from CoStar Group. Under the revised forecast,...
Pepperlot Launches Online Marketplace for Restaurant Real Estate
The platform is open to brokers, agents, landlords, tenant representatives, and restaurant operators across the US. Continue Reading Pepperlot Launches Online Marketplace for Restaurant Real Estate
New Listings Increased in April as Median Home Prices Declined
“Compared to last year, 2026 has seen both fewer price cuts and lower median list prices,” said Jake Krimmel, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading New Listings Increased in April as Median Home Prices Declined
Japan Demands New Controls on Crypto-Financed Real Estate Deals
The new action is designed to combat criminal entities from turning illegal money into legal assets. Continue Reading Japan Demands New Controls on Crypto-Financed Real Estate Deals
Senate Banking Committee Approves Kevin Warsh’s Nomination for Federal Reserve Chairman
Warsh’s nomination will now go to a confirmation vote before the Republican-controlled Senate. Continue Reading Senate Banking Committee Approves Kevin Warsh’s Nomination for Federal Reserve Chairman
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged
The central bank stated that “housing activity declined in the fourth quarter and is being held back by slow population growth, economic uncertainty and ongoing affordability issues.” Continue Reading Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged
Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
Among different property types, multifamily properties saw the highest volume last year. Continue Reading Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
“We are removing a significant regulatory barrier that added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
Soccer Stadium Dropped from Proposed Albany Redevelopment Project
“The Capital Region has a million people here and a soccer stadium will work here,” said developer Jeff Buell. Continue Reading Soccer Stadium Dropped from Proposed Albany Redevelopment Project
Single-Family Housing Starts Surge by Nearly 10%
Single-family authorizations in March were at a rate of 895,000, which is 3.8% below the revised February figure of 930,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Surge by Nearly 10%
Ken Griffin to Meet with NY Governor Over Mamdani’s ‘Personal Attack’ on Luxury Real Estate
“Is New York going to put their fiscal house in order and run itself from a position of strong government that’s pro-business?” he said. Continue Reading Ken Griffin to Meet with NY Governor Over Mamdani’s ‘Personal Attack’ on Luxury Real Estate
Alabama Home Sales Up During March
During March, Alabama’s median home price of $262,009 was a 4.8% month-over-month increase and a 20.8% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up During March
