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Bank of England and European Central Bank Hold Interest Rates Steady
Both central banks cited the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict for framing their decisions. Continue Reading Bank of England and European Central Bank Hold Interest Rates Steady
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Again
Today’s FOMC meeting is the final gathering chaired by Jerome Powell, whose term as Fed chairman expires on May 15. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Again
Keller Williams Acquires Michael Lewis Marketing Suite
Since 2013, MLMS has supported more than 130,000 KW-affiliated agents and delivered over 800 custom designs for agents and brokerage leaders. Continue Reading Keller Williams Acquires Michael Lewis Marketing Suite
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National Average Apartment Rent for April at $1,730
On an annual basis, San Francisco continued to outperform by posting rent growth of +7.3%. Continue Reading National Average Apartment Rent for April at $1,730
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
POP.STORE Unveils Agentic AI Concierge for Real Estate Agents
POP.STORE for Real Estate gives every agent a social-adjacent Smart Listing site. Continue Reading POP.STORE Unveils Agentic AI Concierge for Real Estate Agents
Lennar Debuts New Central Oregon Community
Pricing starts in the high $300,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts New Central Oregon Community
Foreclosure Auction Volume at 6-Year High
26 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), or 27%, recorded higher foreclosure sales rates than one year ago. Continue Reading Foreclosure Auction Volume at 6-Year High
Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, observed, “Rates currently stand at their lowest level in the last three spring homebuying seasons.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Canada’s Apartment Vacancy Rate Up During Q1
Annual expenses averaged $8,053 per unit nationally in the year ending in the first quarter. Continue Reading Canada’s Apartment Vacancy Rate Up During Q1
The Agency Opens First Office in Saudi Arabia
The company is partnering with Maya Real Estate to debut The Agency Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading The Agency Opens First Office in Saudi Arabia
Florida’s Burgess Island Listed for Sale at $89 Million
The island was acquired and developed in 1924 by inventor and electrochemist Charles Frederick Burgess. Continue Reading Florida’s Burgess Island Listed for Sale at $89 Million
Head of NYC Housing Nonprofit Arrested and Jailed Over Building Conditions
Malcolm Punter spent a night at Riker’s Island. Continue Reading Head of NYC Housing Nonprofit Arrested and Jailed Over Building Conditions
Illinois Home Sales Up 3.1%
The monthly median price of $315,000 was 6.8% more than $295,000 price recorded one year earlier. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up 3.1%
Home Sales Profits Down During Q1
The first quarter’s home prices held steady from the previous quarter at $360,000 but were up 3% year-over-year from $350,000 in the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Home Sales Profits Down During Q1












