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Jacqueline Waggoner Named Chief Executive at Century Housing
Waggoner was previously president of the Solutions Division at Enterprise Community Partners. Continue Reading Jacqueline Waggoner Named Chief Executive at Century Housing
Report: Trump Open to Relocating Madison Square Garden as Part of Penn Station Redevelopment
The arena has been at its site since 1968, and the proposal calls for a public plaza to replace the 820,000-square-foot building. Continue Reading Report: Trump Open to Relocating Madison Square Garden as Part of Penn Station Redevelopment
Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38% as of March 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
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Report: Most Homes Were Unaffordable During Q1
California’s Los Angeles County was the least affordable market in ATTOM’s report. Continue Reading Report: Most Homes Were Unaffordable During Q1
Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The new mortgages will be originated and serviced by Better, with Bitcoin and USDC pledges powered by Coinbase. Continue Reading Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
The new criminal referrals follow the Trump administration’s failed efforts to secure a mortgage fraud indictment against James. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
Office Leasing Activity Up 5% During 2025
Last year, office tenants signed for an estimated 410 million square feet of space. Continue Reading Office Leasing Activity Up 5% During 2025
Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
Anywhere, formerly known as Realogy, is the parent company of the brands Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, and Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue Reading Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
Apartment Rents Up by Scant 0.1% in December
This mild uptick reversed the previous five consecutive month trend of flat or negative monthly rent change. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Up by Scant 0.1% in December
Fed’s Miran Calls for 150 Basis Point Cut in Interest Rates
Miran’s term on the Fed’s Board of Governors expires at the end of the month. Continue Reading Fed’s Miran Calls for 150 Basis Point Cut in Interest Rates
Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
“This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,” he posted on Truth Social. Continue Reading Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
A new data report from Redfin found the median monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
Newsom Follows Trump in Calling for Ban of Institutional Investors in Single-Family Housing Market
The announcement was framed by having Newsom as a change agent for affordability. Continue Reading Newsom Follows Trump in Calling for Ban of Institutional Investors in Single-Family Housing Market
Trammell Crow Residential Opens Phoenix and Nashville Offices
TCR has named Tom Lewis as managing director in Phoenix and Peter Davis as managing director in Nashville. Continue Reading Trammell Crow Residential Opens Phoenix and Nashville Offices
Corcoran Group Launches New Virginia Franchise
Formerly Wiley Real Estate, the firm was founded in 2016 and is led by broker/owners Justin and Peter Wiley. Continue Reading Corcoran Group Launches New Virginia Franchise
Home Affordability in Q4 Remained Mostly Elusive
ATTOM added the median sales price of a home has risen 54% over the past five years while typical wages only increased by 29%. Continue Reading Home Affordability in Q4 Remained Mostly Elusive












