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Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
While mortgage rates are in a downturn, a new survey finds most Americans complaining that elevated home prices are keeping them out of the housing market. The survey of 1,003 adults conducted on March 2 by HomeServe, a leading residential infrastructure repair...
Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
Chicago Board of Education Approves Small Property Tax Hike
The Chicago Board of Education voted 15-5 for a small increase to its property tax levy that will result in the collection of an additional $40 million. The Chicago Sun-Times reports the school board approved a property tax increase in August, but the new increase...
DOJ Announces Settlement with LivCor on Rental Housing Price Fixing
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a proposed consent decree to settle claims against LivCor LLC, a Blackstone (NYSE: BX) portfolio company, as part of its ongoing enforcement action against alleged algorithmic coordination and other anticompetitive...
Trump Renews Attacks on Fed Chairman Powell
President Trump revived his attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell with new threats of a lawsuit over renovations at the central bank’s headquarters and the call for Powell to quit ahead of his term’s expiration. The Hill reports Trump raised the subject of...
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Oregon Led the Nation in 2025 for Inbound Migration
New Jersey led the states with a 62% outbound migration. Continue Reading Oregon Led the Nation in 2025 for Inbound Migration
Illinois Home Prices Rising While Sales Decline
The city of Chicago experienced an 11.8% year-over-year decrease in sales. Continue Reading Illinois Home Prices Rising While Sales Decline
Report: Typical Household Needs 7 Years to Save for a Down Payment
In many expensive coastal metros, saving for a typical down payment can take 20 to more than 35 years. Continue Reading Report: Typical Household Needs 7 Years to Save for a Down Payment
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Ohio Bill Would Cut Seniors’ Property Taxes by 50%, Regardless of Income
Property tax has become a hot-button issue in Ohio. Continue Reading Ohio Bill Would Cut Seniors’ Property Taxes by 50%, Regardless of Income
Father-Son Duo Plead Guilty to Fraud in Bond Offerings Tied to Sports Complex
The Millers pleaded guilty to one count of securities offering fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Continue Reading Father-Son Duo Plead Guilty to Fraud in Bond Offerings Tied to Sports Complex
Home Vacancy Rate Holds Steady for 13th Straight Quarter
ATTOM’s analysis found 222,358 properties were in the foreclosure process during the second quarter. Continue Reading Home Vacancy Rate Holds Steady for 13th Straight Quarter
Cyberattack Shuts Down Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin County
Christina Weitzel, team lead for the RE/MAX Mineral Point office, complained that the county has been slow in remediating the damage created by the cyberattack. Continue Reading Cyberattack Shuts Down Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin County
Sotheby’s International Realty Opens New Office in Hungary
The Budapest-based Hungary Sotheby’s International Realty will service the luxury residential market throughout the capital, the surrounding regions, and the Lake Balaton area. Continue Reading Sotheby’s International Realty Opens New Office in Hungary
Yes Communities Launches New Manufactured Housing Community in Florida
Savannas Ridge’s amenities include a clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, playground and basketball court. Continue Reading Yes Communities Launches New Manufactured Housing Community in Florida
Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of May 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
Trump Meets with Powell at the White House
Trump, who has been highly critical of Powell’s leadership of the Fed, did not immediately comment on the meeting. Continue Reading Trump Meets with Powell at the White House
Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage
Prosecutors will recommend Colby Parks serve no more than 33 months in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 29. Continue Reading Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage