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Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
Housing Supply Drops to 2-Year Low
Active listings of homes for sale during August were down by 1.4% from July, according to data from Redfin. This marked the largest seasonally adjusted decline since June 2023. Although active listings last month were up 9.7% year-over-year, this marked the smallest...
Compass Acquires Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 Billion in All-Stock Transaction
Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) announced its $1.6 billion acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) in an all-stock transaction. Madison, New Jersey-based Anywhere, formerly known as Realogy, is the parent company of the brands Century 21, Coldwell Banker,...
Peachtree Group Recruits Billy Gilchrist as SVP of Originations
Peachtree Group, an Atlanta-headquartered commercial real estate investment firm, has hired Billy Gilchrist as senior vice president of originations. In his new role, Gilchrist will be responsible for originating commercial real estate and hotel investments across...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Total active listings were up 37.7% from one year earlier, reaching a 69-month high. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
Montreal posted a 212% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts, which was attributed to a high level of multi-unit starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
USDA to Cease Funding Solar and Wind Power Installations on Farmland
Solar and wind projects are no longer eligible for the Rural Development Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program. Continue Reading USDA to Cease Funding Solar and Wind Power Installations on Farmland
Housing Starts Up in July
However, the increase in housing starts did not spark much enthusiasm among industry experts. Continue Reading Housing Starts Up in July
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Democrat Leaders Urge Federal Reserve and Regulators Not to Work with Elon Musk’s DOGE
“Early evidence suggests the Trump Administration and DOGE are violating the US Constitution and a variety of laws,” the lawmakers wrote. Continue Reading Democrat Leaders Urge Federal Reserve and Regulators Not to Work with Elon Musk’s DOGE
UK Government Plans to Build Up to 12 New Towns to Alleviate Housing Shortage
“We’re urgently using all levers available to build the homes we need so more families can get on the housing ladder,” said Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Continue Reading UK Government Plans to Build Up to 12 New Towns to Alleviate Housing Shortage
Nevada Governor Seeks State Resolution Calling to Release Federal Land for Housing
“Projections indicate that Washoe County could run out of developable land by 2027,” said Gov. Lombardo. Continue Reading Nevada Governor Seeks State Resolution Calling to Release Federal Land for Housing
Ukraine Records First Real Estate Purchase by Western Private Fund Since Russian Invasion
The Amsterdam-based Arcona Property Fund (APF) acquired a land plot in central Kyiv for $2 million. Continue Reading Ukraine Records First Real Estate Purchase by Western Private Fund Since Russian Invasion
Redfin to Lay Off 450 Employees Following Partnership with Zillow
The Seattle-based company did not release a press statement on the layoffs. Continue Reading Redfin to Lay Off 450 Employees Following Partnership with Zillow
Craft Retailer Jo-Ann Plans to Close 500 Stores
The company blamed rising inflation and the disruptions created by the Covid-19 pandemic for its current financial difficulties. Continue Reading Craft Retailer Jo-Ann Plans to Close 500 Stores
DHS Claws Back $59 Million Given to NYC Hotels Housing Illegal Immigrants
Four FEMA employees who conducted the transaction, including Chief Financial Officer Mary Comans, have been fired by the DHS. Continue Reading DHS Claws Back $59 Million Given to NYC Hotels Housing Illegal Immigrants
Report: Typical Homebuyer Pays Roughly 2% Less Than the List Price
The typical home that sells takes 56 days to go under contract, the longest span in nearly five years. Continue Reading Report: Typical Homebuyer Pays Roughly 2% Less Than the List Price
PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
The first installment of the series will feature 20 short videos. Continue Reading PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
New Report Highlights Multiple Obstacles Facing First-Time Canadian Homebuyers
Canada is dealing with a population that swelled by 17.4% between 2006 and 2021. Continue Reading New Report Highlights Multiple Obstacles Facing First-Time Canadian Homebuyers
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