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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
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
Report: Down Payment Level Held Steady During Q3
The typical down payment in during the third quarter was $30,400, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. That sum is roughly $500 higher than the second quarter’s level and nearly unchanged from one year earlier. During the third quarter, the average down...
Residents in Florida City Push Back at Proposed 6,000-Seat Soccer Stadium
The city council in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is hosting a special meeting today to discuss community opposition to a proposed soccer stadium. CBS12.com reports more than 1,500 people have signed an online petition seeking to block efforts by elected officials to bring...
Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has sworn in Christine Chandler as its 2026 chairperson during its annual convention in Las Vegas. Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. She is a voting member...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
New York State Inventory Rises, But Home Sales Continue to Decline
Median prices across New York State reached $460,000 last month. Continue Reading New York State Inventory Rises, But Home Sales Continue to Decline
Mortgage Application Payment Levels Down in August
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,112, down from $2,160 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payment Levels Down in August
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Sept. 25, up from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
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
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Bonside in New Partnership with Kimco Realty and Nuveen Real Estate
Kimco and Nuveen made equity investments in Bonside and will be among the first users of the company’s new proprietary underwriting product, the Bonside Scorecard. Continue Reading Bonside in New Partnership with Kimco Realty and Nuveen Real Estate
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%
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