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Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January

Single-family housing starts in January were at a rate of 935,000, according to data from the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 2.8% below the revised December figure of 962,000. Privately-owned housing starts in January...

Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January

by Phil Hall | Mar 12, 2026

“The single-family market has slowed as builders continue to deal with elevated construction costs while affordability conditions are a cause of concern for many potential home buyers,” said NAHB’s Bill Owens, Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January

Bank Fraud Scheme Results in Charges Against Real Estate Investment Group

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

A federal grand jury has indicted two Israeli real estate investment entrepreneurs, their company, and two other co-conspirators for allegedly double-pledging properties to obtain multiple loans and for conspiring to conceal information from lenders and investors....

Canadian Home Sales Down During 2025, But Predicted to Rise in 2026

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

A total of 470,314 home sales were recorded over Canadian MLS Systems units in 2025, a decrease of 1.9% from 2024. According to data from the Canadian Rea Estate Association (CREA), last year’s sales were framed by “a tariff-induced flight of buyers back to the...

Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

The mortgage lender and servicer Newrez LLC announced its intention to recognize cryptocurrency assets for mortgage qualification. According to the Fort Washington, Pennsylvania-headquartered company, borrowers with crypto investments will be able to qualify for a...

News & Current Events

SL Green Completes $730 Million Acquisition of NYC’s Park Avenue Tower

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

The building last changed hands in 2014 when it was purchased by Blackstone Group for $750 million. Continue Reading SL Green Completes $730 Million Acquisition of NYC’s Park Avenue Tower

Kristina K. Williams to Step Down as CEO at FHLB Des Moines

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

Williams has served in this position since January 2020. Continue Reading Kristina K. Williams to Step Down as CEO at FHLB Des Moines

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low

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San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage

Jul 17, 2025

The 13-agent Coastline Real Estate Group team has sold more than $200 million in home sales since 2021. Continue Reading San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage

Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly

Jul 17, 2025

Vancouver recorded a 74% increase in starts this month while Montreal posted an 8% year-over-year decrease and Toronto experienced a 40% year-over-year decrease. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly

Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims

Jul 17, 2025

exas Realtors will distribute the RRF grant among eight local associations. Continue Reading Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims

Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly

Jul 17, 2025

The latest HMI survey found 38% of builders cutting prices in July, the highest percentage since NAHB began tracking this figure in 2022. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly

Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department

Jul 17, 2025

The case of alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution. Fox News reports that Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam...