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Report: Renting a Starter Home is Cheaper Than Buying in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
The national median asking rent for 0-2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metros was $1,695 in July, down $24 or 1.4% from one year before. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Starter Home is Cheaper Than Buying in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
Redfin Listings Now Include Local Childcare Information
The Winnie data is now available on Redfin’s desktop and mobile websites and will be available in the Redfin app in September. Continue Reading Redfin Listings Now Include Local Childcare Information
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
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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
Kansas City Mayor Proposes Public Funding to Expand Two-Year-Old Soccer Stadium
The stadium is home to the Kansas City Current of the National Women’s Soccer League. Continue Reading Kansas City Mayor Proposes Public Funding to Expand Two-Year-Old Soccer Stadium
Core AI Holdings Debuts HomeGPT, a Home Design and Renovation Tool
The HomeGPT app is now available for download through the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores. Continue Reading Core AI Holdings Debuts HomeGPT, a Home Design and Renovation Tool
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% as of June 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
Ginnie Mae Issued $54.9 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During May
May’s issuance brings the agency’s MBS portfolio outstanding to $2.95 trillion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Issued $54.9 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During May
Jessica Edgerton Named CEO of CMLS
Edgerton succeeds Denee Evans, who stepped down on May 31 after leading CMLS for over a decade. Continue Reading Jessica Edgerton Named CEO of CMLS
Foreclosure Filings Down Month-Over-Month But Continue Rising Year-Over-Year
“While foreclosure activity eased from April levels, the broader trend remains one of gradual year-over-year growth,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Down Month-Over-Month But Continue Rising Year-Over-Year
Report: Law Firms Drove Q1 Office Leasing Activity
The report noted law firms leased 31% more office space over the past four quarters than they did in pre-pandemic 2019. Continue Reading Report: Law Firms Drove Q1 Office Leasing Activity
Douglas Elliman Opens Office in Paris
“Paris has always been the natural next step for our partnership with Douglas Elliman,” said Philippe Curutchet, co-founder and co-chairman of Douglas Elliman France. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Opens Office in Paris
Canadian Real Estate Investment Firm Equiton Expands to US with Dallas Office
The office will serve as the headquarters for Equiton’s US real estate investment operations. Continue Reading Canadian Real Estate Investment Firm Equiton Expands to US with Dallas Office
Mandy Dowson Joins Rely Home as Chief Operating Officer
Before joining the Rely Home team, Dowson recently served as interim COO of Continental Battery Systems. Continue Reading Mandy Dowson Joins Rely Home as Chief Operating Officer
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