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Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Kevin Hawkins talks about his new book “The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents.” Continue Reading Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Kevin Hawkins talks about his new book “The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents.” Continue Reading Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
REMAX: Home Sales Up by 8.5% Year-Over-Year
September’s home sales were up 8.5% year-over-year, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report. This marked the fourth month in 2025 where sales outpaced the previous year. Also in September, the active housing inventory was up 20% from one year earlier in...
Chicago Housing Authority Sues HUD Over New Anti-DEI Mandates in Grant Programs
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over new policies designed to eliminate funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, CHA argued...
Howard Hanna Acquires Manhattan’s Elegran Real Estate
Pittsburgh-headquartered Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the nation’s fifth-largest real estate company, has announced its acquisition of Manhattan-based Elegran Real Estate. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Elegran agents will join Howard...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Existing Home Sales Remain Flat
“Home sales have been sluggish over the past few years due to elevated mortgage rates and limited inventory,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Remain Flat
Report: Housing in Q3 Grows Less Affordable Across Most of the Country
The nation hit a new record high median home price of $375,000 in the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: Housing in Q3 Grows Less Affordable Across Most of the Country
Trophy Signature Homes Unveils New Community in Dallas Suburb
Earlier this year, the US Census Bureau named Princeton, Texas, as the nation’s fastest growing city Continue Reading Trophy Signature Homes Unveils New Community in Dallas Suburb
CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
CCM’s announcement comes months ahead of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s official 2026 announcement. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
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New York State Records 6.2% Drop in Home Sales
The state’s median price of homes increased for the 21st straight month. Continue Reading New York State Records 6.2% Drop in Home Sales
OpenAI to Build 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center in Abu Dhabi
The buildings’ construction will be funded by G42 while the data center will be operated by OpenAI and the tech company Oracle. Continue Reading OpenAI to Build 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center in Abu Dhabi
Mortgage Rates Inch Up
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% as of May 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up
Chicago Suburb Threatens to Seize Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
The property is slated to be auctioned on June 18 by Paramount Realty USA. Continue Reading Chicago Suburb Threatens to Seize Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
The median existing-home price for all housing types in April was $414,000, up 1.8% from the $406,600 in April 2024. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
Appraisal Institute Ousts Vice President Accused of Sexual Harassment
Craig Steinley called the ouster “a deliberate act of retaliation driven by internal politics.” Continue Reading Appraisal Institute Ousts Vice President Accused of Sexual Harassment
$16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
The program aims to increase the workforce housing supply in areas that have new or expanding businesses. Continue Reading $16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
Report: Australia Will Fall Short of its Goal of 1.2 Million New Homes by 2029
“Nationally, dwelling prices rose by 4.9% over 2024 and by a further 0.7% over the first three months of 2025,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: Australia Will Fall Short of its Goal of 1.2 Million New Homes by 2029
NAR Commends House Passage of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The bill passed this morning in a 215-214 House vote. Continue Reading NAR Commends House Passage of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Trump: Decision on Ending Conservatorship on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Coming Soon
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were put in federal conservatorship in September 2008. Continue Reading Trump: Decision on Ending Conservatorship on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Coming Soon
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