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Report: Median Asking Rent Down for 28th Straight Month
The new report also warned that rental affordability for minimum wage earners remains a challenge. Continue Reading Report: Median Asking Rent Down for 28th Straight Month
Report: Median Asking Rent Down for 28th Straight Month
The new report also warned that rental affordability for minimum wage earners remains a challenge. Continue Reading Report: Median Asking Rent Down for 28th Straight Month
Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
A new data report from Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has determined that 53% of all US homes have lost value since last year, marking the largest share since 2012. However, the news isn’t entirely bad. Zillow also noted most homeowners have seen their home values rise...
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
Mortgage applications for new home purchases during October were down by 2.6% from one year earlier and were down by 1% from one month earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running...
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
A new forecast from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is predicting a 14% increase in existing home sales during 2026. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun is expecting improved economic conditions next year with easing mortgage rates and a stronger job market....
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
CMBS Delinquency Rate Surges to 7.46%
“All five of the major property types saw increases in their respective delinquency rates,” said Vivek Denkanikotte, research associate. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Surges to 7.46%
DC-Area Brokerage Reverie Residential Expands to Southern New Hampshire
The brokerage has focused on the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland since 2011. Continue Reading DC-Area Brokerage Reverie Residential Expands to Southern New Hampshire
ECGI Holdings Signs LOI to Acquire Mortgage Lender RezyFi for $30 Million
“This acquisition positions ECGI to bridge the gap between traditional mortgage lending and next-generation financial technology,” said Jamie Steigerwald, president of ECGI Holdings. Continue Reading ECGI Holdings Signs LOI to Acquire Mortgage Lender RezyFi for $30 Million
Toronto-Based REIT Acquires Manufactured Housing Communities in Indiana and Ohio
“We expect these acquisitions to be highly desirable homeownership options that will also add value for unitholders,” said President and CEO Kurt Keeney. Continue Reading Toronto-Based REIT Acquires Manufactured Housing Communities in Indiana and Ohio
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11th Century Italian Castle Listed at $4.16 Million
The 102,257-square-foot residence with 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms is located roughly 15 miles south of Milan. Continue Reading 11th Century Italian Castle Listed at $4.16 Million
Leader of Movement to End Michigan’s Property Taxes Announces Bid for Governor
Karla Wagner is the executive director of Ax MI Tax. Continue Reading Leader of Movement to End Michigan’s Property Taxes Announces Bid for Governor
New Executive Shifts Announced at loanDepot
The promotions are the latest executive shifts to occur since company founder and Chairman of the Board Anthony Hsieh was appointed permanent CEO on July 28. Continue Reading New Executive Shifts Announced at loanDepot
Trump Names Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen Miran to Temporarily Fill Fed Board Vacancy
Miran replaces Adriana Kugler, who last week abruptly announced she would be stepping down from the board, effective Aug. 8. Continue Reading Trump Names Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen Miran to Temporarily Fill Fed Board Vacancy
Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
New build list prices declined in 30 of the nation’s 100 largest metros, with the steepest declines in the South. Continue Reading Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Scheduled to open in the summer, the homes at The Cove at Park Trace will feature single-story floor plans with two to five bedrooms. Continue Reading Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Moving From Boston Because of Elizabeth Warren
“I now live in Florida because of Elizabeth Warren,” said the “Shark Tank” star. Continue Reading Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Moving From Boston Because of Elizabeth Warren
Montreal Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The $625,000 median price for single-family houses from last month is a 7% uptick from the $585,000 price from July 2024. Continue Reading Montreal Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
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