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Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again

Mortgage rates climbed in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.65%. The 15-year...

Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again

by Phil Hall | Mar 12, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again

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

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

SL Green Realty Corp. announced that it has closed on the previously announced acquisition of New York City’s Park Avenue Tower for $730 million. Located at 65 East 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, the property is a 36-story, 621,824-square-foot office building...

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

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

Kristina K. Williams announced that she will retire later year as president and chief executive officer of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines). Williams has served in this position since January 2020. Prior to her current role, she served as the...

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

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

Mortgage rates continued their decline in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15, down from last week when it averaged 6.16%. A year ago at this time, it averaged...

News & Current Events

Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

For the fourth quarter of 2025, there was a total of 111,692 properties with foreclosure filings, up 10% from the previous quarter and up 32% year-over-year. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025

Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

Looking ahead into 2026, Zillow expects slow but steady home value growth, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes to contribute to a nationwide improvement in affordability. Continue Reading Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End

December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026

The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%

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CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Blasts Zillow’s ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings

Jul 16, 2025

“How do agents and brokers keep earning commissions when Zillow aggressively holds the reins over four major real estate portals?” Florance asked. Continue Reading CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Blasts Zillow’s ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings

Court Dismisses Homie’s Lawsuit Against NAR

Jul 16, 2025

The court decided Homie failed to adequately present its case. Continue Reading Court Dismisses Homie’s Lawsuit Against NAR

Report: REITs Raised $22.5 Billion in Q2

Jul 16, 2025

There were no merger and acquisition deals in this sector during the first half of the year. Continue Reading Report: REITs Raised $22.5 Billion in Q2

Is Trump Firing Powell? News Reports Claim He Might, Trump Says ‘Highly Unlikely’

Jul 16, 2025

A recent Supreme Court decision stated that the president does not have the authority to remove Fed officials at will. Continue Reading Is Trump Firing Powell? News Reports Claim He Might, Trump Says ‘Highly Unlikely’

Study: Detroit is the Top City for Property Tax Rates

Jul 16, 2025

When it comes to property taxes across the nation’s major cities, Detroit homeowners pay the highest amounts while their counterparts in Honolulu pay the lowest. According to the latest 50-State Property Tax Comparison Study published by the Lincoln Institute of Land...