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Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
A new national coalition has been formed on behalf of the US quartz industry. Save Quartz Jobs consists of more than 1,000 US fabricators, installers, distributors, and suppliers calling for the protection of American jobs and ensuring continued access to affordable...
Von Maur Department Stores to Open First New Jersey Location
Davenport, Iowa-headquartered Von Maur Department Stores announced plans to open its first store in New Jersey in Fall 2027. The new location will be an anchor store at Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, New Jersey, owned and operated by the real estate investment...
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in November increased 3.1% from one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Compared to October, applications decreased by 7%. MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at...
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Sen. Tuberville Announces Fannie Mae is Moving its San Francisco Office to Alabama
There has been no official announcement from Fannie Mae on the relocation. Continue Reading Sen. Tuberville Announces Fannie Mae is Moving its San Francisco Office to Alabama
Canadian Rental Housing Vacancy Rate at 3.1%
Toronto’s purpose-built apartment vacancy rate hit 3% for the first time since the pandemic. Continue Reading Canadian Rental Housing Vacancy Rate at 3.1%
Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
A new thoroughfare is planned to run directly from the community into downtown Villa Rica. Continue Reading Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
MBA Chief Supports Trump Executive Order on AI
“Technology does not stop at a state border,” said MBA’s Bob Broeksmit. Continue Reading MBA Chief Supports Trump Executive Order on AI
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Report: California is Home to Four of the Top Five Riskiest Housing Markets
The new report determined that 16 of the 50 highest risk markets were in California. Continue Reading Report: California is Home to Four of the Top Five Riskiest Housing Markets
Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Pricing for the new homes starts in the mid $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Mixed-Use Development in Affluent NYC Suburb Sells for $76.5 Million
The retail aspect of the property is anchored by Whole Foods, Life Time Fitness, Starbucks and Chase Bank. Continue Reading Mixed-Use Development in Affluent NYC Suburb Sells for $76.5 Million
Leadership Change at Mission Rock Residential
Meredith Wright, who served as president since 2021, will assume the role of CEO. Continue Reading Leadership Change at Mission Rock Residential
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
An observance of the 80th anniversary of a housing discrimination fight led by the Oscar-winning actress. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November
The average selling price of $1.03 million was 6.4% lower compared to November 2024. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November
Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
“The agreement contains no admission of wrongdoing,” said the company in a statement. Continue Reading Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
$30 Million Sale Sets New Record for Georgia’s Housing Market
Georgia’s housing market saw a new record sale with a Sea Island mansion changing hands for $30 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the 2.32-acre property known as Entelechy II was designed by the late Atlanta architect and developer John Portman. The property...
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