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Retail Rent Growth Slowed During Q1
Minneapolis posted the strongest year-over-year rent gains nationally, at 6.9%. Continue Reading Retail Rent Growth Slowed During Q1
Sen. Tillis Offers Compromise Solution to Enable Warsh Confirmation as Fed Chairman
Tillis stated he would back Warsh only if the DOJ’s attempts to investigate Powell were halted. Continue Reading Sen. Tillis Offers Compromise Solution to Enable Warsh Confirmation as Fed Chairman
Very Cold Feet: 13.4% of Home-Sale Agreements Canceled During March
San Antonio led the major metros with 18.7% of home purchase agreements terminating early. Continue Reading Very Cold Feet: 13.4% of Home-Sale Agreements Canceled During March
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Report: 65% of Homebuyers View First Purchase as Their Forever Home
Many buyers are purchasing their first home only after starting a family. Continue Reading Report: 65% of Homebuyers View First Purchase as Their Forever Home
California Home Sales Fizzle as Median Home Price Spikes by 7.1%
The statewide Unsold Inventory Index declined 17.5% from February and was down 5.7% from March 2025. Continue Reading California Home Sales Fizzle as Median Home Price Spikes by 7.1%
Toll Brothers Acquires Buffington Homes of Arkansas
Founded in 2010, Buffington Homes is the largest luxury homebuilder in northwest Arkansas. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Acquires Buffington Homes of Arkansas
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry: Fannie-Freddie IPO Not Happening Until at Least 2027
Burry added that the housing market was “in for a long winter” if current economic conditions remain or worsen. Continue Reading ‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry: Fannie-Freddie IPO Not Happening Until at Least 2027
Elite International Realty Launches Invite-Only Luxury Division
Signature Collection listings will be exclusive to luxury clients and will feature distinct branding and tailored marketing strategies. Continue Reading Elite International Realty Launches Invite-Only Luxury Division
Jacqueline Waggoner Named Chief Executive at Century Housing
Waggoner was previously president of the Solutions Division at Enterprise Community Partners. Continue Reading Jacqueline Waggoner Named Chief Executive at Century Housing
Report: Trump Open to Relocating Madison Square Garden as Part of Penn Station Redevelopment
The arena has been at its site since 1968, and the proposal calls for a public plaza to replace the 820,000-square-foot building. Continue Reading Report: Trump Open to Relocating Madison Square Garden as Part of Penn Station Redevelopment
Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38% as of March 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
Report: Most Homes Were Unaffordable During Q1
California’s Los Angeles County was the least affordable market in ATTOM’s report. Continue Reading Report: Most Homes Were Unaffordable During Q1
Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The new mortgages will be originated and serviced by Better, with Bitcoin and USDC pledges powered by Coinbase. Continue Reading Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
The new criminal referrals follow the Trump administration’s failed efforts to secure a mortgage fraud indictment against James. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
DC Office Building Sold for $24 Million, Will Become Rental Housing
“The entire thing needs to be gutted on the inside,” said Hossein Fateh, Dalian Development’s founder and CEO. Continue Reading DC Office Building Sold for $24 Million, Will Become Rental Housing
RE/MAX in $8.5 Million Settlement of Batton Lawsuit
The settlement does not require the company to admit liability. Continue Reading RE/MAX in $8.5 Million Settlement of Batton Lawsuit











