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Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.23% as of April 23, down from last week when it averaged 6.30%. According to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), the mortgage averaged 6.81% at this time one year ago. The 15-year...
Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, observed, “Rates currently stand at their lowest level in the last three spring homebuying seasons.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Century 21 Real Estate Debuts Update to Brand Marketing Campaign
Century 21 Real Estate LLC announced the next phase of its brand marketing with the launch of "Joy of Home: Chapter 2," a national advertising campaign. The campaign includes a new 30-second television spot, "Color of Happiness," and a suite of customizable marketing...
Equity Union Real Estate Launches Probate Division
Equity Union Real Estate, a Los Angeles-headquartered brokerage, has launched a Probate Division to support families, executors, trustees, and attorneys dealing with probate and trust-related real estate transactions. The new division is spearheaded by Directors...
Canadian Housing Starts Down 6% in March
Canadian housing starts decreased 6% in March to 235,852 units, compared to February’s total of 250,961 units. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), actual housing starts were up 10% year-over-year in localities with a population of 10,000 or...
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Promotes Kevin Collins to CEO
Collins will succeed John Anzalone, who is retiring on April 30 after a nine-year tenure as CEO. Continue Reading Invesco Mortgage Capital Promotes Kevin Collins to CEO
Pennsylvania Real Estate Agent Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
Albert Stroble has been a real estate agent affiliated with Compass since May 2025. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Real Estate Agent Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
“A person moving into the typical rental spends less each month than someone buying a starter home today,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
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More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
In Miami, nearly two-thirds (62.6%) of home listings are stale, the biggest share of all the major metros. Continue Reading More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Sen. Warren Accuses 14 Corporations of Predatory Rental Housing Practices
She set an April 8 deadline for a response. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Accuses 14 Corporations of Predatory Rental Housing Practices
Gov. Newsom Issues Warnings to 15 Localities for Noncompliance on Affordable Housing Access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has put forth final warnings to 15 cities and counties that have yet to acquiesce to his administration’s demands on affordable housing access. The 15 communities that received notice today remain more than two years behind schedule and...
Report: UK Seizes $108 Million in London Property Bought by Chinese Fugitive
Su Jiabong used a “golden passport” issued by the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis to create UK companies that acquired at least 85 residential properties between September 2023 and June 2025 Continue Reading Report: UK Seizes $108 Million in London Property Bought by Chinese Fugitive
Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
The app is available beginning today. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series help seniors consider housing options. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Dallas-Based Onyx Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage
Over the past four years, the team has closed more than 1,250 home sales totaling $490 million. Continue Reading Dallas-Based Onyx Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage
Douglas Elliman Launches Yacht Advisory Division
The new division offers yacht acquisition advisory, brokerage services and bespoke yacht charters globally through its strategic relationship with Royal Yacht International. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Launches Yacht Advisory Division