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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
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
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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
Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Affordability Concerns
“Our latest builder survey continues to show signs of weakness in the home building market,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Affordability Concerns
Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
The five-story development, which is now 60% leased, offers 78 apartments for households earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income. Continue Reading Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
Michael Rehaut Joins Melius Research as Managing Director and Head of Housing Research
Rehaut joins the firm from JPMorgan, where he spent the last 24 years as a senior analyst in the equity research department. Continue Reading Michael Rehaut Joins Melius Research as Managing Director and Head of Housing Research
Lynn Beckstead, Former President of SecurityNational Mortgage, Dies at 72
In 1993, the insurance company Security National recruited Beckstead to launch a new mortgage division. Continue Reading Lynn Beckstead, Former President of SecurityNational Mortgage, Dies at 72
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 10-14
Data centers are popping up in lower-income neighborhoods, fewer retail stores are shutting down, and British homebuyers are looking for air-conditioned residences. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 10-14
Seattle Bans Rental Housing Junk Fees
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections will be tasked with investigating rental agreement violations. Continue Reading Seattle Bans Rental Housing Junk Fees
American Real Estate Association Hires John Blount as Chief Lobbyist
The organization said Blount’s recruitment signals its “intent to be a strong national voice on real estate policy.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Hires John Blount as Chief Lobbyist
Better Pushes Back at Attempt by Ex-CEO Vishal Garg to Regain Control of the Company
Garg declared he would “work for $1 until Better becomes profitable.” Continue Reading Better Pushes Back at Attempt by Ex-CEO Vishal Garg to Regain Control of the Company
REMAX and Golfweek Partner on Real Estate and Lifestyles Destination
The partnership is “powered by REMAX Golf Lifestyles and the Golfweek editorial team.” Continue Reading REMAX and Golfweek Partner on Real Estate and Lifestyles Destination
Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme
The scheme involved the sale of land not owned by the sellers, who used phony identification to list the property with a real estate office. Continue Reading Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme
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