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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 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...
New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
As the year-end giving season kicks into gear, WalletHub has published this year’s edition of its Neediest Cities in America report. WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 28 key metrics – including child and adult poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, the...
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
Builder confidence ended the year on an uptick, but was still deep in negative territory. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for December inched up one point to a reading of 39, well below the breakeven point of 50....
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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
Las Vegas Realtors President Refuses to Resign After Board Calls for Him to Step Down
George Kypreos’ term runs through 2026. Continue Reading Las Vegas Realtors President Refuses to Resign After Board Calls for Him to Step Down
Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Matthew Thomas Onofrio netted at least $35 million from his fraudulent scheme before being caught. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
The inventory of homes available for purchase rose 17.9% year-over-year to the highest November level since 2015. Continue Reading Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
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$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...
CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
“CoStar is focused on a fast, fair decision to remedy Zillow’s mass infringement of nearly 50,000 images,” said general counsel Gene Boxer. Continue Reading CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
“This is a waste of time to come here,” said activist Marvin Dunn after the vote. Continue Reading Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Dave McKinstray to Become SVP and CFO at Champion Homes
McKinstray most recently served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at WK Kellogg. Continue Reading Dave McKinstray to Become SVP and CFO at Champion Homes
Michigan State University Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
The university cannot receive public funding for this endeavor unless it specifically requests an appropriation from the state. Continue Reading Michigan State University Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FICO announced the news in a corporate blog post; the FHFA has yet to make a formal announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
Children’s Publisher Scholastic Corporation Sells Real Estate Assets
Newmark Group Inc. served as exclusive advisor to Scholastic Corporation on both sale-leaseback transactions Continue Reading Children’s Publisher Scholastic Corporation Sells Real Estate Assets
HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
The winner of this year’s sweepstakes will receive the keys to the home, which spans more than 3,000 square feet and includes three bedrooms and three-and-a-half-bathrooms. Continue Reading HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
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…
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