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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Thought leaders saying the right thing, revenge seekers doing the wrong thing, and a new movie and book worth pursuing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Thought leaders saying the right thing, revenge seekers doing the wrong thing, and a new movie and book worth pursuing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 24-28
Builder Confidence Rises Despite Market Challenges
There was a new rush of optimism in the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), which found builder confidence at a 37 level, up five points from September and the highest reading since April. Readings over 50...
Q3 Home Sales Profits Near 50% Margin
Homeowners, on average, made a 49.9% profit selling single-family homes and condos during the third quarter, up from a 49.3% profit margin in the previous quarter but down from the 55.4% average profit in the third quarter of 2024. The profit margin is the percent...
NYC Median Rent Up 5.4% from Last Year
The median asking rent in New York City reached $3,599 during the third quarter, up 5.4% from one year ago, according to the latest NYC Rent Report from Realtor.com. The current median rent for the city’s residents is now 20.2% higher than it was prior to the...
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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
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Lennar Unveils Luxury Townhome Community in South Tampa
Pricing begins in the high $500,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils Luxury Townhome Community in South Tampa
eXp Realty Expands Into Ecuador
The new office will be led by Kléver Guanoluisa Torres, who previously led the RE/MAX team in Ecuador. Continue Reading eXp Realty Expands Into Ecuador
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 12-16
Canada’s unlikely new housing minister, two high profile property sales where the sellers took a big loss, and HUD’s commitment to Indian Country housing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 12-16
Kash Patel: FBI to Vacate DC Headquarters
The 11-story Brutalist-style building opened in 1975. Continue Reading Kash Patel: FBI to Vacate DC Headquarters
Scott Felder Homes Acquires Olivia Clarke Homes
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Scott Felder Homes Acquires Olivia Clarke Homes
CBRE Forecasts Modest RevPAR Growth for US Hotels in 2025
Looking ahead, CBRE projects RevPAR growth in the range of 1.0% to 3.0% over the next few years. Continue Reading CBRE Forecasts Modest RevPAR Growth for US Hotels in 2025
Woodrow Wilson’s 19th Century New Jersey Home Listed for $6.5 Million
The home last changed hands in 2003 for $2.2 million. Continue Reading Woodrow Wilson’s 19th Century New Jersey Home Listed for $6.5 Million
Report: Little Change in Real Estate Agent Commissions Since NAR Settlement
For homes that sold for $1 million or more in the first quarter, Redfin found the average buyer’s agent commission was 2.17%. Continue Reading Report: Little Change in Real Estate Agent Commissions Since NAR Settlement
Single-Family Housing Starts Down 2.1%
Single-family housing completions in April were at a rate of 943,000, down 8% from the revised March rate of 1.02 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down 2.1%
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached $2.74 Trillion in April
The April issuance encompassed $42.2 billion in total MBS, resulting in a net portfolio growth of $10.6 billion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached $2.74 Trillion in April
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