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Pending Home Sales Up in February
Pending home sales in February increased by 1.8% from the prior month but declined 0.8% from one year earlier, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in...
Pending Home Sales Up in February
“The slight gain in pending contracts appears to be driven by improved affordability conditions,” said NAR’s Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up in February
New Data Reports Find Continuation of Mild Home Price Acceleration
Two new data reports tracking the housing market in November have recorded a mild but continued home price acceleration. The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 1.4% annual gain in November, in line with the previous month. The...
Report: Nearly 44% of Homes Carry HOA Fees
Nearly 44% of homes currently for sale are subject to a monthly homeowners association (HOA) fee, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. That share is up slightly from 43.6% in 2025, but it is also up significantly from 34.3% in pre-pandemic 2019. Roughly...
Lawsuit Accuses Rocket Companies of Mortgage Steering
The law firm of Hagens Berman has announced a consumer class action lawsuit against Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) that accuses the Detroit-based financial giant of forcing its agents to steer clients into using Rocket Mortgage. The lawsuit, which was filed Jan. 26 in...
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Lennar Unveils New 55+ Community in Central Oregon
Pricing on the new residences start in the low $400,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils New 55+ Community in Central Oregon
Maine Home Sales Up 4.78% During 2025
The median sales price for the year reached $405,000, a rise of 3.85% from 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Up 4.78% During 2025
Houston Properties Team Joins The Real Brokerage
The 17-agent Houston Properties Team has completed more than $2 billion in lifetime sales. Continue Reading Houston Properties Team Joins The Real Brokerage
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Builders Continue to Have Little Confidence in the Housing Market
37% of builders reported cutting prices in August, down from 38% in July. Continue Reading Builders Continue to Have Little Confidence in the Housing Market
New Data Reports Highlight a Wobbly Housing Market
The median home sale price rose 1.4% year-over-year in July to $443,867, the highest July level on record. Continue Reading New Data Reports Highlight a Wobbly Housing Market
Utah City Approves 34% Property Tax Hike
The supporters of this measure cited a $540,000 budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026. Continue Reading Utah City Approves 34% Property Tax Hike
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $376,077 in June to $372,745 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
Permit for New Cleveland Browns Stadium Rejected Due to Airport Proximity
The Browns planned to begin construction on the new stadium early next year. Continue Reading Permit for New Cleveland Browns Stadium Rejected Due to Airport Proximity
Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings
The government has begun using an electronic listing verification system designed to affirm the identity and authorization of listing owners. Continue Reading Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 11-15
The Treasury Secretary makes and rescinds demands, Playboy moves its headquarters out of Los Angeles, and New York City’s worst hotel closes. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 11-15
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Expert opinions are divided on the issue. Continue Reading Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Detroit City FC Will Pay Property Taxes on New Soccer Stadium
“It’s a true civic endeavor that puts our values into action in the most sizable way to date so far,” said CEO Sean Mann. Continue Reading Detroit City FC Will Pay Property Taxes on New Soccer Stadium