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Gov. Newsom Issues Warnings to 15 Localities for Noncompliance on Affordable Housing Access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has put forth final warnings to 15 cities and counties that have yet to acquiesce to his administration’s demands on affordable housing access. The 15 communities that received notice today remain more than two years behind schedule and...
Report: UK Seizes $108 Million in London Property Bought by Chinese Fugitive
Su Jiabong used a “golden passport” issued by the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis to create UK companies that acquired at least 85 residential properties between September 2023 and June 2025 Continue Reading Report: UK Seizes $108 Million in London Property Bought by Chinese Fugitive
Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
The app is available beginning today. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series help seniors consider housing options. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Dallas-Based Onyx Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage
Over the past four years, the team has closed more than 1,250 home sales totaling $490 million. Continue Reading Dallas-Based Onyx Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage
Douglas Elliman Launches Yacht Advisory Division
The new division offers yacht acquisition advisory, brokerage services and bespoke yacht charters globally through its strategic relationship with Royal Yacht International. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Launches Yacht Advisory Division
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
For the fourth quarter of 2025, there was a total of 111,692 properties with foreclosure filings, up 10% from the previous quarter and up 32% year-over-year. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
Looking ahead into 2026, Zillow expects slow but steady home value growth, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes to contribute to a nationwide improvement in affordability. Continue Reading Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Kamala Harris Drops $8.15 Million on Malibu Mansion
The area is home to prominent Hollywood stars and high-tech titans. Continue Reading Kamala Harris Drops $8.15 Million on Malibu Mansion
The Indiana Bears? Hoosier Governor Campaigns to Attract Chicago’s Football Team
“We are working hard to bring the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier State so they can really see what a great place is to have a business,” said Gov. Braun. Continue Reading The Indiana Bears? Hoosier Governor Campaigns to Attract Chicago’s Football Team
Tennessee Voters to Consider Ban on State Property Tax
While there has not been a state property tax collection since 1946, a proposed constitutional amendment would ensure that authority is disabled for good. Continue Reading Tennessee Voters to Consider Ban on State Property Tax
House of Representatives Passes Affordable HOMES Act
The bill has been received in the US Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Continue Reading House of Representatives Passes Affordable HOMES Act
Florida Dominated December’s Luxury Real Estate Market
The month’s most expensive sale was also the fourth most expensive sale of 2025. Continue Reading Florida Dominated December’s Luxury Real Estate Market
Top Ranking Democrat Questions Trump’s Proposed Ban on Institutional Investors in Housing Market
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver nonetheless commended the White House for taking a new look at housing issues. Continue Reading Top Ranking Democrat Questions Trump’s Proposed Ban on Institutional Investors in Housing Market
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