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Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
Mortgage rates continued to rise for the fourth straight week, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38% as of March 26, up from last week when it averaged 6.22%. A year ago...
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
‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
A pair of residences prominently featured in popular television series have popped up in the news, with one being available for short-term rentals and another being sold to an Internet streaming star. Fans of “Heated Rivalry” will soon have a chance to stay at the...
Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) and Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) announced a three-year strategic alliance designed to expand home listings. As part of this alliance, Compass’ “Coming Soon” listings will appear immediately on Rocket’s Redfin platform, with “Private...
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced it is allocating $120 million for its 2026 affordable housing programs. The program provides grant funding for homebuyer downpayment assistance, housing development...
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Department of Agriculture to Move from Longtime DC HQ
The building will be turned over to the General Services Administration for sale. Continue Reading Department of Agriculture to Move from Longtime DC HQ
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
The announcement comes after the company posted a 5% same-store sales decline in North America during the fourth quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
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Homeowners in West Virginia paid the lowest average total real estate taxes at $1,044. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
Two additional felony construction fraud charges were brought against Amy Argenbright last week on separate cases. Continue Reading New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
If the latest tax hike goes into effect, homeowners in the Green Mountain State will have shouldered a 41% rise in property taxes over the past five years. Continue Reading Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Report: Trump to Profit from Proposed NYC Casino
The Gaming Commission estimated the new casinos could generate $7 billion in gambling revenues for the state from 2027 to 2036. Continue Reading Report: Trump to Profit from Proposed NYC Casino
New Owner of Kanye West’s Troubled Malibu Beach House Faces Foreclosure
West purchased the property in 2021 for $57 million but left it unfinished after a highly publicized but ill-fated renovation project. Continue Reading New Owner of Kanye West’s Troubled Malibu Beach House Faces Foreclosure
More Than Two-Thirds of EU Households are Homeowners
Germany was the only EU country where tenants (53% of the population) were in greater numbers than homeowners. Continue Reading More Than Two-Thirds of EU Households are Homeowners
CMBS Delinquency Rate Down for November
November marked only fourth time this year that the overall CMBS delinquency rate decreased. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Down for November
Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
New foreclosure filings across the city nearly doubled over the first six months of 2025 compared to the second half of last year. Continue Reading Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
eXp Realty Debuts International Property Search Platform
The new platform at LYVVE.com includes listings from nearly 30 countries. Continue Reading eXp Realty Debuts International Property Search Platform