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30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
Mortgage rates surged in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of March 19, up from last week when it averaged 6.11%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. The 15-year...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
Women’s Fashion Retailer Francesca’s to Close All Stores
The women’s fashion retailer Francesca’s has begun closing all store locations. According to Women’s Wear Daily, the chain has more than 450 stores in 45 states, with 3,400 employed as associates. Francesca’s first opened in 1999 and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in...
UK Approves China’s Mega-Embassy in London
The UK government has given China the go-ahead to proceed with its new 215,000-square-foot mega-embassy in London, despite concerns that the building could be used as a launchpad for espionage purposes. According to combined media sources, China purchased the building...
Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025
A new report from First American Data & Analytics, a division of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), showed home price acceleration came to a near halt during 2025. The company's December 2025 Home Price Index found a -0.2% change from November to...
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ATTOM Acquires Analytics Platform ResiShares
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading ATTOM Acquires Analytics Platform ResiShares
‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Coming to Market for Just Under $30 Million
The mansion is not in Bel-Air – it is located in Brentwood. Continue Reading ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Coming to Market for Just Under $30 Million
Bessent: Trump Fed Chairman Choice Could Be Unveiled ‘As Soon as Next Week’
Four candidates are being considered. Continue Reading Bessent: Trump Fed Chairman Choice Could Be Unveiled ‘As Soon as Next Week’
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Bell Partners Names Sarah C. Young as CFO
Young previously served as CFO and senior managing director at Quarterra Group, a subsidiary of the homebuilder Lennar Corp. Continue Reading Bell Partners Names Sarah C. Young as CFO
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 7-11
Gavin Newsom’s long-distance grant funding, a data access deal with three major MLSs, and investors hogging the homebuying market. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 7-11
Kentucky Reduces State’s Property Tax Rate for Fifth Straight Year
The real state real property tax rate has been reduced from 10.9 cents to 10.6 cents per $100 assessed value. Continue Reading Kentucky Reduces State’s Property Tax Rate for Fifth Straight Year
New Bill Seeks to End Federal Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence Sales
The new bill applies only to individuals selling their primary residence and does not apply to home flippers or real estate investors. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks to End Federal Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence Sales
NJ Real Estate Investor Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Fraud Scheme
Cesar Humberto Pina, also known as “Flipping NJ,” gained influencer status through a series of real estate seminars conducted around the country. Continue Reading NJ Real Estate Investor Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Fraud Scheme
Saudi Arabia to Allow Property Ownership by Foreigners
However, properties in the holy cities Makkah and Madinah will not be open to foreign buyers. Continue Reading Saudi Arabia to Allow Property Ownership by Foreigners
Tim Leiweke Steps Down as Oak View Group CEO Following Indictment on Bid Rigging
He has transitioned to the role of vice chairman of the board of directors. Continue Reading Tim Leiweke Steps Down as Oak View Group CEO Following Indictment on Bid Rigging
HUD Terminates Biden-Era Task Force Addressing Bias in Home Appraisals
HUD said this endeavor “exemplified government overreach.” Continue Reading HUD Terminates Biden-Era Task Force Addressing Bias in Home Appraisals
White House Increases Attack on Powell, Claiming Mismanagement of Fed HQ Renovations
A recent Supreme Court ruling stated that Fed officials cannot be fired by a president at will. Continue Reading White House Increases Attack on Powell, Claiming Mismanagement of Fed HQ Renovations