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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
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
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
‘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
Maryland’s Real Property Search System is Back Online Following Cybersecurity Concerns
No details were provided on who might have been responsible for the breach. Continue Reading Maryland’s Real Property Search System is Back Online Following Cybersecurity Concerns
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