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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
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
Kansas City Royals Announce Plans for New Stadium
The new stadium complex will be built on the site of the Hallmark Cards corporate office headquarters. Continue Reading Kansas City Royals Announce Plans for New Stadium
US Attorney Pirro Vows to Push Ahead with Federal Reserve Probe
“I am in the legal lane – there are others who were in the political lane,” said Pirro. Continue Reading US Attorney Pirro Vows to Push Ahead with Federal Reserve Probe
HUD and FHFA Update Credit Scoring Models
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit said this was “an important next step in modernizing the credit scoring framework.” Continue Reading HUD and FHFA Update Credit Scoring Models
New Study Finds Hawaii Residents Spend the Highest Percentage of Income on Housing
Iowa residents have the lowest percentage of income spent on housing. Continue Reading New Study Finds Hawaii Residents Spend the Highest Percentage of Income on Housing
New York State Home Sales Slowed While Prices Increased
Housing inventory across the Empire State dipped from 24,574 homes on the market in March 2025 to 24,386 units last month. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Slowed While Prices Increased
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











