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Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
The new database comes in the wake of growing public concerns over increasing foreign acquisitions of Japanese land and water sources. Continue Reading Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
The new database comes in the wake of growing public concerns over increasing foreign acquisitions of Japanese land and water sources. Continue Reading Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
Mortgage debt accounted for nearly three-quarters of all US consumer debt during August, according to the latest Consumer Credit Trends Report published by Equifax (NYSE: EFX). In August, total US consumer debt totaled $17.91 trillion, up 2.1% year-over-year. Mortgage...
eXp Realty Launches UK Commercial Division
eXp Realty, a subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPI), has announced the launch of eXp UK Commercial, expanding the company’s commercial real estate capabilities into the UK property market. According to the company, eXp Realty now has the first...
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Mortgage application activity trended downward during the week ending Oct. 3, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 4.7% on a seasonally adjusted...
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Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
“The delinquency rate for commercial mortgages increased in the second quarter of 2025 across most major capital sources,” said MBA’s Reggie Booker. Continue Reading Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Michigan Legacy has more than $218 million in assets and is designated as a “low-income credit union.” Continue Reading Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Study: Canadians Re-Evaluating Their Relationships with Lenders
56% of mortgage holders say they will explore refinancing with a different lender when it comes time to renew. Continue Reading Study: Canadians Re-Evaluating Their Relationships with Lenders
Seattle’s The Collective Group Joins The Real Brokerage
The Collective Group’s 15 real estate agents sold more than 180 homes year-to-date valued at $148 million. Continue Reading Seattle’s The Collective Group Joins The Real Brokerage
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New Jersey Shopping Plaza Sells for $44 Million
The property is approximately 90% leased and anchored by Aldi, Burlington and Urban Air. Continue Reading New Jersey Shopping Plaza Sells for $44 Million
Finland Passes Law Banning Russians from Buying Real Estate
Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen said, “This decision sends a clear message — we will not allow Finland to be undermined.” Continue Reading Finland Passes Law Banning Russians from Buying Real Estate
Two Illinois MLSs Team on Data-Sharing Partnership
“This is a major step toward improving real estate collaboration,” said MRED President and CEO Rebecca Jensen. Continue Reading Two Illinois MLSs Team on Data-Sharing Partnership
Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
Prices have increased for 21 consecutive months, with price appreciation peaking at 5.6% in December. Continue Reading Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA) reintroduced the bill. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Airbnb’s SuperPAC Aims $5 Million at NYC Election Campaigns
Airbnb has yet to financially back any of the candidates for mayor. Continue Reading Airbnb’s SuperPAC Aims $5 Million at NYC Election Campaigns
Toronto Office Building to Become Loft-Style Residential Property
The e-lofts are being aimed at “young professionals, creatives, and urban families seeking a dynamic live/work lifestyle.” Continue Reading Toronto Office Building to Become Loft-Style Residential Property
Penthouse in World’s Tallest Building Listed for $51 Million
The 107th and 108th floors of the Burj Khalifa are approximately 1,300 feet above the streets of Dubai. Continue Reading Penthouse in World’s Tallest Building Listed for $51 Million
Zillow Bans Private Listings from Platform
eXp Realty has become the first brokerage to align itself with Zillow’s new policy. Continue Reading Zillow Bans Private Listings from Platform
Pending Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic Region Up by Nearly 40%
“Falling mortgage rates could give the housing market a boost this spring,” said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic Region Up by Nearly 40%
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