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Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Mortgage application activity was on the rise for the week ending March 6, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 3.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis...
Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Ex-NFL Star Lists Historic Connecticut Farmhouse at $8 Million
A Connecticut farmhouse property dating back to the Colonial Era has been listed at $8 million. Patch.com reports the Greenwich property is owned by former NFL star quarterback Chris Simms and his wife Danielle, who acquired it in 2019 for $2.5 million. The historic...
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
After rising slightly over the past three weeks, mortgage rates took a slight dip in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged...
Chicago Title Insurance Defrauded of $4.1 Million by Nigerian Trickster
Chicago Title Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit this week in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York claiming that it was the victim of an email compromise scheme that resulted in $4.1 million being diverted from a real estate closing in...
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Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
The $396,800 median existing home price for all housing types was up 0.9% from one year ago ($393,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Updates from RESAAS, Matic, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Bevri. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
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NAR Announces Updates to MLS Handbook
The 2026 MLS Handbook is scheduled to be published in January. Continue Reading NAR Announces Updates to MLS Handbook
Historic Baltimore Multifamily Community Sells for $5.95 Million
Built in 1927, The Baltimorean offers a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments with units averaging 385 square feet in size. Continue Reading Historic Baltimore Multifamily Community Sells for $5.95 Million
PulteGroup Expands Ohio Presence into Cincinnati
PulteGroup already has an Ohio presence in the Cleveland and Columbus markets. Continue Reading PulteGroup Expands Ohio Presence into Cincinnati
Thompson Thrift to Build Multifamily Community in Suburban Indianapolis
The company expects to welcome its first residents in February 2027. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Build Multifamily Community in Suburban Indianapolis
Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Only 4% of homes have lost value since they were last sold, a smaller share than before the pandemic. Continue Reading Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
The average loan size for new homes increased from $379,107 in September to $381,404 in October. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
“As we go into next year, the mortgage rate will be a little bit better,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
“Trump has resisted, telling confidants he appreciates Pulte’s loyalty,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
There were 189,000 properties listed for sale on all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of last month, up 7.2% from October 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October