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![Wisconsin Home Prices Rise Amid Declining Sales and Fewer New Listings](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Wisconsin_WV_region_map_EN-728x675.png)
Wisconsin Home Prices Rise Amid Declining Sales and Fewer New Listings
June’s home sales were down 10.5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Prices Rise Amid Declining Sales and Fewer New Listings
![Mr. Cooper Pays $1.4 Billion For Flagstar’s Mortgage Operations](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Press_Logos-MRCG.png)
Mr. Cooper Pays $1.4 Billion For Flagstar’s Mortgage Operations
The acquisition encompasses Flagstar’s MSRs, advances, subservicing contracts, and a third-party origination platform. Continue Reading Mr. Cooper Pays $1.4 Billion For Flagstar’s Mortgage Operations
![MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Money-saving-ideas-to-buy-a-home-or-loan-for-real-estate-investment-planning.jpg)
MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants in June was $2,180. Continue Reading MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve
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![Donald Cherry Named VP of Sustainability at eXp Realty](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/donald-cherry.png)
Donald Cherry Named VP of Sustainability at eXp Realty
Cherry joins eXp Realty with nearly 20 years of experience at USANA Health Sciences. Continue Reading Donald Cherry Named VP of Sustainability at eXp Realty
![Kroger and Albertsons Pause Merger](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kroger.jpg)
Kroger and Albertsons Pause Merger
In April, the companies said they would divest an additional 166 supermarkets to gain regulatory approval. Continue Reading Kroger and Albertsons Pause Merger
![Williston Financial Group Adds 1031 Exchange](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/wfg-icon.png)
Williston Financial Group Adds 1031 Exchange
1031 Exchange services will be offered in partnership with Accruit LLC. Continue Reading Williston Financial Group Adds 1031 Exchange
![Rocket Mortgage Tops Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study for 10th Straight Year](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rocket-mortgage-1080x675.png)
Rocket Mortgage Tops Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study for 10th Straight Year
The study is based on responses from 15,020 customers who have been with their current mortgage loan servicer for at least one year. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Tops Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study for 10th Straight Year
![New Initiative Launched to Accelerate Canadian Home Construction](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/canada-2704154_1280-1080x675.jpg)
New Initiative Launched to Accelerate Canadian Home Construction
Housing Minister Sean Fraser acknowledged the new initiative comes in the wake of “a shortage of affordable housing in Canada.” Continue Reading New Initiative Launched to Accelerate Canadian Home Construction
![Iowa’s Housing Inventory Up 32% from Last Year](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/iowa-1080x675.jpg)
Iowa’s Housing Inventory Up 32% from Last Year
The median sales price jumped 6.4% in June to $250,000. Continue Reading Iowa’s Housing Inventory Up 32% from Last Year
![Denver City Council Questions Mayor’s Proposed Sales Tax Hike to Fund Affordable Housing](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mike-johnston.jpg)
Denver City Council Questions Mayor’s Proposed Sales Tax Hike to Fund Affordable Housing
If approved, the sales tax rate would face its eighth increase in 10 years. Continue Reading Denver City Council Questions Mayor’s Proposed Sales Tax Hike to Fund Affordable Housing
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Honoring Pioneer Day: Lessons for Real Estate Agents from Our Resilient Forebears
Pioneer Day holds a special place in my heart and the hearts of many in Utah. As we celebrate this day, it’s important to reflect on the incredible journeys our ancestors undertook and the legacies they left behind. For my family, with deep pioneer roots,...
![Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to Real Estate Phishing Fraud Scheme](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fraud-1080x675.jpg)
Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to Real Estate Phishing Fraud Scheme
Kolade Akinwale Ojelade faces up to 32 years in federal prison and will be subject to deportation upon completing his sentence. Continue Reading Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to Real Estate Phishing Fraud Scheme
![Home Sales Slip in Virginia](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Virginia-1080x675.jpg)
Home Sales Slip in Virginia
During June, the statewide median sales price reached $431,380, a 5% year-over-year increase of more than $20,000. Continue Reading Home Sales Slip in Virginia
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Rhode Island’s Median Home Price Hits New High
During June, Rhode Island recorded a 19.1% year-over-year decline in home sales. Continue Reading Rhode Island’s Median Home Price Hits New High
![Finaya Adds Home Insurance Offering to Platform](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/finaya-1080x675.png)
Finaya Adds Home Insurance Offering to Platform
Consumers using Finaya can select from a marketplace of insurance providers offering standalone or bundled insurance offerings. Continue Reading Finaya Adds Home Insurance Offering to Platform
![New Data Reports Offer Rival Views of the Rental Housing Markets](https://wrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/rental-housing-1080x675.jpg)
New Data Reports Offer Rival Views of the Rental Housing Markets
Austin and Wichita top the rankings published by Realtor.com and RentCafe, respectively. Continue Reading New Data Reports Offer Rival Views of the Rental Housing Markets