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Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Mortgage rates increased for the second consecutive week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% as of Oct. 2, up from last week when it averaged 6.30%. A year ago...
Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
Nearly one in five homes carried a price reduction during September, according to new data from Realtor.com. Properties at the lower- and mid-tier and the South were the most likely to have lowered prices while luxury home prices remained steady. Homes priced between...
CMBS Delinquency Rate Falls After 6 Months of Increases
The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) for September went into decline for the first time since February, dropping six basis points to 7.23%. According to data from Trepp Inc., last month’s overall delinquent balance was $43.5 billion...
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Texas Acquires 2 Hotels Adjacent to the Alamo
The Menger Hotel was built in 1859, and the Crockett was built in 1909. Continue Reading Texas Acquires 2 Hotels Adjacent to the Alamo
Gov. DeSantis: Canadian Tourist Money Will Fill Void if Property Taxes Are Eliminated
However, current trends are showing a decline in Canadian arrivals in the Sunshine State. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis: Canadian Tourist Money Will Fill Void if Property Taxes Are Eliminated
Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
A total of 689,217 refinance loans were issued in the second quarter, up 16.4% from the prior quarter. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
The 17.6-acre property features a 51,000-square-foot home with 19 bedrooms. Continue Reading Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 17-21
HUD’s erasure of DEI contracts, builders expressing apprehension and Australia’s first rate cut in more than four years. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 17-21
Florida Legislature Considers Launching Study to Determine Feasibility of Ending Property Taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed support for ending property taxes. Continue Reading Florida Legislature Considers Launching Study to Determine Feasibility of Ending Property Taxes
New Initiative to Provide Prefab Homes to Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
Steadfast LA did not state how many homes will be made available or when they will first be delivered. Continue Reading New Initiative to Provide Prefab Homes to Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
CAPREIT Expands into Student Housing Sector with Florida Acquisition
Coastal Village was built in 2004 and is near Florida Gulf Coast University. Continue Reading CAPREIT Expands into Student Housing Sector with Florida Acquisition
Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 5%
First-time buyers were responsible for 28% of sales in January, down from 31% in December 2024 and identical to January 2024. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 5%
The Most Expensive US Home Listing Is…
The most expensive home sale in January was a Fifth Avenue apartment in New York City. Continue Reading The Most Expensive US Home Listing Is…
CoStar Group Makes $1.69 Billion Bid for Australian Real Estate Marketplace Platform
This marks CoStar’s first bid for an Australian company. Continue Reading CoStar Group Makes $1.69 Billion Bid for Australian Real Estate Marketplace Platform
CBRE Forecasts Strong Year for US Hotel Industry
CBRE also predicted restrained supply growth due to high financing and construction costs. Continue Reading CBRE Forecasts Strong Year for US Hotel Industry
Home Selling Fintech Orchard Expands into Phoenix and Nashville Markets
“Orchard enables homeowners to meet their goals and get the best sale outcome,” said CEO Court Cunningham. Continue Reading Home Selling Fintech Orchard Expands into Phoenix and Nashville Markets
NAR Announces Resolution with Phoenix Realtors Over MLS Access
NAR threatened to revoke the Arizona group’s charter. Continue Reading NAR Announces Resolution with Phoenix Realtors Over MLS Access
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