FEATURED REAL ESTATE NEWS
Weekly Real Estate News provides the top stories for national real estate news. Get the scoop on latest trends, find useful advice and tips for real estate agents and clients, and subscribe for free to receive weekly email updates in your inbox.
Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Florida Court Halts Property Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
A Florida court has temporary blocked a land transfer made by Miami Dade College on a parcel that will be used as the future home of President Trump’s presidential library. The Wall Street Journal reports the transfer was halted when Judge Mavel Ruiz of Florida’s 11th...
Start-Up Feesback Debuts Lead Platform with 50% Cashback on Real Estate Commissions
The fintech start-up Feesback has launched a real estate referral brokerage that is designed to help agents grow their business while helping their customers save money. Feesback stated it was offering a “success-only model” that connects transaction-ready clients...
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Mortgage application activity slowed again for week ending Oct. 10, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 1.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $413,500. Continue Reading New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
The case is still active within the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Continue Reading Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.7% from 16.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Karen McGinnis pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of public funds. Continue Reading Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Popular Articles
WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWS EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Find insights, information, tools, perspectives, and trends written by experts and published exclusively on WRE News.
Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor
Penner is critical of Gov. Gavin Newsom, particularly in his handling of the Los Angeles County wildfires. Continue Reading Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor
Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
All four regions recorded a month-over-month loss in transactions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
“The balance of power in the US housing market has shifted toward buyers,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. Continue Reading Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
South Dakota Businessman Pledges to End Property Taxes in Run for Governor
Toby Doeden is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 race. Continue Reading South Dakota Businessman Pledges to End Property Taxes in Run for Governor
Missouri to Hold Special Legislative Session on Funding Kansas City’s Stadiums
The special session begins June 2. Continue Reading Missouri to Hold Special Legislative Session on Funding Kansas City’s Stadiums
Nuveen Launches 1031 Real Estate Exchange Platform
The new platform is structured as an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust (UPREIT) program. Continue Reading Nuveen Launches 1031 Real Estate Exchange Platform
Report: Texans Lead the Nation for Buying Newly Constructed Homes
Texans were also ahead of the nation for buying multi-generational homes. Continue Reading Report: Texans Lead the Nation for Buying Newly Constructed Homes
DeSantis: No State Money for Building a New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium
“We are not taking your tax dollars to do any stadiums at the state level,” he said. Continue Reading DeSantis: No State Money for Building a New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium
Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Schumer declared without statistical evidence that Trump’s initiative would add between $1,800 to $2,800 to annual mortgage costs. Continue Reading Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Arrive Home Debuts New Iterations of Earned Equity Program
The new EEP Pathway designed for “ITIN and certain Visa statuses individuals who may be solid long-term renters looking to move on to homeownership.” Continue Reading Arrive Home Debuts New Iterations of Earned Equity Program
ABOUT WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWS
Weekly Real Estate News covers the U.S. real estate and home finance industries and is written for industry professionals. It includes weekly news, trends, analysis and profiles of industry leaders. The publication reaches 1.25 million real estate professionals and offers an unbiased look at the industry’s most important issues. The publication offers subscribers frequent email newsletters and breaking news stories as well as access to the industry’s most experienced thought leaders.
Subscribe to receive updates to your email inbox and follow WRE News on social media today!
