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Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
“The single-family market has slowed as builders continue to deal with elevated construction costs while affordability conditions are a cause of concern for many potential home buyers,” said NAHB’s Bill Owens, Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
“It has been nearly two decades since Congress last enacted a sweeping, bipartisan housing law,” said NAR’s Shannon McGahn. Continue Reading Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
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Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
39% of roommate settings are multi-generational households, where the age difference between the oldest and youngest adult is 20 years or more. Continue Reading Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
One in every 3,701 housing units had a foreclosure filing in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
Oregon Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Role in Illegal Marijuana Scheme
Tyra Foxx will be sentenced on May 11. Continue Reading Oregon Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Role in Illegal Marijuana Scheme
SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
Alan Stalcup said he welcomed the SEC’s investigation, stating he and his companies were the victim of “defamatory fictions.” Continue Reading SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
Walker & Dunlop Partners with Pretium on Affordable Housing Bridge Loan Joint Venture
The initiative will originate flexible, short-term first-mortgage bridge loans for properties that are being acquired, refinanced, or prepared for long-term government-affordable programs. Continue Reading Walker & Dunlop Partners with Pretium on Affordable Housing Bridge Loan Joint Venture
Healthpeak Properties to Launch Publicly Traded Senior Housing REIT
Healthpeak plans to contribute its 34-community, 10,422-unit senior housing portfolio to Janus Living and will serve as its external manager. Continue Reading Healthpeak Properties to Launch Publicly Traded Senior Housing REIT
Toronto Home Sales and Prices Declined in 2025 Amid Uptick in New Listings
A total of 62,433 home sales were transacted through the through Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) MLS System during 2025, down by 11.2% from the 70,274 sales recorded in 2024. The decline in sales occurred despite the 10.1% year-over-year increase in the...
Julie Bowlen Named Chief Operating Officer at Yes Communities
Bowlen succeeds Karen Hamilton, who has retired after an 18-year tenure with the company. Continue Reading Julie Bowlen Named Chief Operating Officer at Yes Communities
4-Building Connecticut Office Park Sells for $58.5 Million
The property covers 945,000 square feet within the larger six-building, 1.5 million square feet Merritt 7 complex. Continue Reading 4-Building Connecticut Office Park Sells for $58.5 Million
Katherine McFadden to Direct Multifamily Programs at California Housing Finance Agency
She was previously vice president over Northern California at Jamboree Housing Corporation. Continue Reading Katherine McFadden to Direct Multifamily Programs at California Housing Finance Agency
Mamdani’s Tenant Advocate Previously Equated Homeownership with ‘White Supremacy’
Cea Weaver also said police officers were “people the state sanctions to murder with immunity.” Continue Reading Mamdani’s Tenant Advocate Previously Equated Homeownership with ‘White Supremacy’
New Theme Park to Focus on Count Dracula
An opening date has not been set, but organizers expect it to be ready either later this year or in early 2027. Continue Reading New Theme Park to Focus on Count Dracula
Hilton Drops Minneapolis-Area Franchise Accused of Barring ICE Agents
“Hilton is – and always has been – a welcoming place for all,” said the company in a statement. Continue Reading Hilton Drops Minneapolis-Area Franchise Accused of Barring ICE Agents
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