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Builder Confidence Remains Flat
41% of builders were cutting prices in November, a record high in the post-Covid period and the first time this measure has passed 40%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Flat
Builder Confidence Remains Flat
41% of builders were cutting prices in November, a record high in the post-Covid period and the first time this measure has passed 40%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Flat
Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
MISMO, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, has named Brian Vieaux as its new president, effective Oct. 16. Vieaux is currently president and chief operating officer at FinLocker, a financial fitness platform that prepares consumers to achieve...
When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
Apple just rolled out iOS 26. As usual, some people are thrilled with the new features, others complain about the bugs, and plenty debate whether the company made the right calls. That’s the rhythm of innovation. But here’s the difference — when Apple gets it wrong,...
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in August were down 6% from July but were also 1% higher from one year ago, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Q2 Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly
The delinquency rate was down 11 basis points from the first quarter and down 4 basis points from the second quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Q2 Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly
Building Permits for Apartments Down 23% Since the Pandemic Construction Boom
San Jose led the nation with the greatest median asking rent increase – 8.8% year-over-year in July to $3,569. Continue Reading Building Permits for Apartments Down 23% Since the Pandemic Construction Boom
Indiana Home Sales Up 9% From One Year Ago
Last month’s median price of $275,000 was unchanged from June and 5% above the price in July 2024. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 9% From One Year Ago
Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 24,302 properties last month, up 12% from June and up 11% from July 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year
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Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 8.4%
Single-family housing completions in January were at a rate of 982,000, a 7.1% rise from the revised December rate of 917,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 8.4%
Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels Go in Decline
The MBA reported the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased to 0.40% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels Go in Decline
Bill Ackman Raises Bid on Howard Hughes Holdings
Ackman would become chairman and CEO of Howard Hughes Holdings Continue Reading Bill Ackman Raises Bid on Howard Hughes Holdings
11 More Women File Sexual Assault Lawsuits Against the Alexander Brothers
The lawsuit raises the total number of civil complaints against the Alexanders to 17. Continue Reading 11 More Women File Sexual Assault Lawsuits Against the Alexander Brothers
Hamid R. Moghadam to Step Down as CEO at Prologis
Dan Letter, currently the company’s president, will succeed Moghadam as chief executive. Continue Reading Hamid R. Moghadam to Step Down as CEO at Prologis
Executive Changes Announced at Newmark Group
The executive changes follow the departure of Howard Lutnick to become Secretary of Commerce. Continue Reading Executive Changes Announced at Newmark Group
Audrey Hepburn’s Longtime Swiss Home Listed for $21 Million
The iconic actress lived at the estate from 1963 until her passing in 1993. Continue Reading Audrey Hepburn’s Longtime Swiss Home Listed for $21 Million
Thompson Thrift to Develop 255-Unit Multifamily Community in Denver Suburb
tack at Wheat Ridge will be the company’s 20th Colorado location. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 255-Unit Multifamily Community in Denver Suburb
New Listings in Canada Up 11%
The non-seasonally adjusted national average home price was $670,064 last month. Continue Reading New Listings in Canada Up 11%
Nada Debuts US Home Equity Fund I
The fund is available on Homeshares, Nada’s newly launched investment platform. Continue Reading Nada Debuts US Home Equity Fund I
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