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30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
Mortgage rates surged in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of March 19, up from last week when it averaged 6.11%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. The 15-year...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
Maine Home Sales Slowed but Not Stopped by January’s Bitter Winter Weather
The uncommonly severe winter weather in Maine slowed but didn’t stop the local housing market, as 778 single-family existing homes changed hands in January, a 9.53% decline from one year earlier. According to the Maine Association of Realtors, the decline in sales was...
Texas’ Bachman Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage
The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) has announced that Bachman Realty Group, a 65-agent team serving the Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston metros, has joined its network. Founded in 2019 and led by Tiffany and Greg Bachman, the team closed 650 transactions last year...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: For too long, the question of increasing affordable homeownership opportunities has been ignored by government leaders. Lately, however, it seems that everyone has an idea on how this elusive goal can be obtained. But all the latest plans being...
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California Home Sales and Prices Slumped in January
Also in decline was California’s median home price, which reached a 23-month low of $823,180 in January. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Slumped in January
Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year
Half of the survey’s respondents (50%) said their home needs repairs or renovations that they can’t afford right now. Continue Reading Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year
FHLBank San Francisco Increases Voluntary Grant Funding
For the fourth consecutive year, the bank will make an enhanced commitment of approximately 5% of its 2025 net income. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Increases Voluntary Grant Funding
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Arkansas Realtors’ Group Collects 40,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
More than 60 realtors and affiliate members collected food for 18 hunger relief organizations Continue Reading Arkansas Realtors’ Group Collects 40,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
NAR Adopts 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
“NAR is rebuilding trust by executing the largest transformation in real estate history, and this Strategic Plan will be our roadmap,” said NAR CEO Nykia Wright. Continue Reading NAR Adopts 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
Trump Organization to Develop Luxury Hotel Resort in Maldives
The resort is set to open by the end of 2028. Continue Reading Trump Organization to Develop Luxury Hotel Resort in Maldives
Report: Fed Governor’s Abrupt Resignation Linked to Stock Trading
Kugler had been working with US Government Ethics Office officials since September 2024 to resolve her violations of trading policies. Continue Reading Report: Fed Governor’s Abrupt Resignation Linked to Stock Trading
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
80% of Montana Homeowners Received a Property Tax Cut This Year
Over 235,000 Montana homeowners have claimed and received a property tax rebate. Continue Reading 80% of Montana Homeowners Received a Property Tax Cut This Year
Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
These combined costs were up 4.7% from one year ago. Continue Reading Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
LA City Council Calls for Rejection of Proposed Gondola Construction at Dodger Stadium
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez called the plan “a private development scheme disguised as transportation.” Continue Reading LA City Council Calls for Rejection of Proposed Gondola Construction at Dodger Stadium
Former Calgary Office Building to Become 204-Unit Rental Housing Development
“Calgarians urgently need continued investment in housing,” said Mayor Jeromy Farkas. Continue Reading Former Calgary Office Building to Become 204-Unit Rental Housing Development