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FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, welcomed the news. Continue Reading FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, welcomed the news. Continue Reading FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
New Data Reports Point to Further Slowing in Home Price Acceleration
Two new data reports have affirmed home price acceleration is continuing to slow down. The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller US National Home Price NSA Index reported a 1.7% annual gain for July, down from a 1.9% rise in June for the slowest acceleration in two years. The...
CoStar Group Accuses Zillow of Ongoing Copyright Infringement Despite Lawsuit on Using Watermarked Photographs
CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP) has accused Zillow Group Inc. (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) of continuing to infringe on in its intellectual property despite a July lawsuit that accused the company using its copyrighted photographs without permission. CoStar Group filed a lawsuit...
Pending Home Sales on the Rise During August
Pending home sales during August marked a 4% month-over-month uptick and a 3.8% year-over-year increase, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Regionally, pending sales rose month-over-month in the Midwest, South, and West but declined in...
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Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
Treasury Secretary Bessent stated the declaration could occur as early as this fall. Continue Reading Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
HUD Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants in Public Housing
“HUD will leverage all available enforcement actions against entities who do not comply with the request for citizenship information,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants in Public Housing
UAE Developer RAK Properties to Accept Crypto Payments on Property Purchases
Clients can now buy property in the Ras Al Khaimah real estate market using major digital assets like USDT, BTC, ETH, and more. Continue Reading UAE Developer RAK Properties to Accept Crypto Payments on Property Purchases
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
A fight over the Fed, an upcoming exodus of Canadians returning going home, and a growing wave of property tax reform efforts. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
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San Francisco Bay Area Indian Tribe Asks Trump for Transfer of Presidio
The 614-member Muwekma Ohlone Tribe said its ancestors inhabited the land where the Presidio now stands. Continue Reading San Francisco Bay Area Indian Tribe Asks Trump for Transfer of Presidio
Four Seasons in Partnership on New Luxury Complex in Washington, DC
The new development will be built on the site of a former heating plant. Continue Reading Four Seasons in Partnership on New Luxury Complex in Washington, DC
Champion Homes Debuts Manufactured Duplex Series
The Concord Duplex series is available now across the 48 contiguous states. Continue Reading Champion Homes Debuts Manufactured Duplex Series
Modular Housing Firm Boxabl Reserves Nasdaq Symbol
Boxabl raised over $170 million from more than 40,000 investors since it launched in 2017. Continue Reading Modular Housing Firm Boxabl Reserves Nasdaq Symbol
Developer and Former GOP Candidate Rick Caruso Rejects Recall Effort Against LA Mayor Bass
“This is a time when Los Angeles needs unity, not costly and expensive political distractions,” said Caruso. Continue Reading Developer and Former GOP Candidate Rick Caruso Rejects Recall Effort Against LA Mayor Bass
Existing Home Sales Up 4.2% in February
First-time buyers were responsible for 31% of sales in February. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 4.2% in February
Home Flipping Activity Declines, Gross Profits Rise
Only 7.6% of home sales in 2024 were flips, down from 8.1% in 2023. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity Declines, Gross Profits Rise
Bank of England Keeps Rates in Place
The UK central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 8–1 to maintain the Bank Rate at 4.5%. Continue Reading Bank of England Keeps Rates in Place
Former Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Manipulating WeWork Stock
Jonathan Larmore was convicted of one count of tender offer fraud and one count of securities fraud following a one-week trial. Continue Reading Former Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Manipulating WeWork Stock
Rutgers Real Estate Professor Named Trump’s Housing Economist
Morris Davis’ appointment runs through December 2025. Continue Reading Rutgers Real Estate Professor Named Trump’s Housing Economist
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