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Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
Federal Reserve Enacts First Rate Cut of the Year
The Federal Reserve enacted its first rate cut since December with a quarter-percentage point lowering the target range for the federal funds rate to 4% to 4.25%. The vote by the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee was nearly unanimous. The only dissent was...
California Home Sales and Prices Forecasted to Rise in 2026
A new forecast published by the California Association of Realtors (CAR) is predicting existing single-family home sales across the state will reach a total of 274,400 unites, a 2% increase from this year’s projected sales of 269,000. The projected 2025 sales figure...
Keller Williams Furthers European Presence with Hungarian Franchise
Keller Williams Realty LLC (KW) has expanded its European presence with the awarding of a new master franchise in Hungary. Led by Regional Operating Principal Akos Megyeri, a former US Army officer who has been active in the Hungarian real estate industry for more...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Report: Residential Building Worker Wage Growth Slowed in Q2
Average hourly earnings for residential building workers rose to $39.35 in June, up 3.5% increase from the $38.02 level recorded one year ago. Continue Reading Report: Residential Building Worker Wage Growth Slowed in Q2
Prince and Princess of Wales Moving to New ‘Forever Home’
The relocation will be funded privately, and the royal couple will pay market rent on the property. Continue Reading Prince and Princess of Wales Moving to New ‘Forever Home’
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
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Electric Vehicle Chargers to be Turned Off at Federal Buildings
The Trump administration has aggressively pushed to roll back the EV policies of former President Joe Biden. Continue Reading Electric Vehicle Chargers to be Turned Off at Federal Buildings
Ex-Zillow Executives Launch HouseWhisper, AI-Powered Assistant for Real Estate Professionals
HouseWhisper has been in beta for about eight months and is already used by over 4,000 agents nationwide. Continue Reading Ex-Zillow Executives Launch HouseWhisper, AI-Powered Assistant for Real Estate Professionals
Neal Signature Homes Opens New Florida Community
Tideline offers four luxury semi-custom home floor plans, ranging in size from 2,562 to 3,861 square feet. Continue Reading Neal Signature Homes Opens New Florida Community
Illinois Home Sales Up 7%
January’s median price of $285,000 was up by 10.9% from the previous year. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up 7%
S&P/Case-Shiller Index Hits 19th Straight All-Time High
New York City again reported the highest annual gain among the 20 cities with a 7.2% increase in December. Continue Reading S&P/Case-Shiller Index Hits 19th Straight All-Time High
Buy a House, Get Free Eggs? Viral Video Highlights Unlikely Buyer Incentive
The signs were the work of Raleigh-based Diane Kleckner of eXp Realty. Continue Reading Buy a House, Get Free Eggs? Viral Video Highlights Unlikely Buyer Incentive
Ex-Real Estate Attorney Charged with Stealing Client’s Funds
Brian Schmidt pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance pending further proceedings. Continue Reading Ex-Real Estate Attorney Charged with Stealing Client’s Funds
NYC’s Historic Roosevelt Hotel to Cease Operating as Migrant Shelter
More than 173,000 migrants have registered at the hotel. Continue Reading NYC’s Historic Roosevelt Hotel to Cease Operating as Migrant Shelter
SEC Brings New Charges Against Elie Schwartz
Schwartz’s previous guilty plea to one count of wire fraud could result in a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Continue Reading SEC Brings New Charges Against Elie Schwartz
Goodman Real Estate Acquires Phoenix Multifamily Community for $131.1 Million
The sale was facilitated by Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) Phoenix, who served as the selling broker. Continue Reading Goodman Real Estate Acquires Phoenix Multifamily Community for $131.1 Million
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