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Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Pullback in Refinancing

A sharp decline in refinancing sparked by rising mortgage rates and a new wave of economic uncertainty caused mortgage application activity to sink during the week ending March 13, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). “Mortgage rates...

Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Pullback in Refinancing

by Phil Hall | Mar 18, 2026

“Purchase applications remained steady despite the higher rates,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Pullback in Refinancing

New Theme Park to Focus on Count Dracula

by Phil Hall | Jan 6, 2026

If Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter can have their own theme parks, why can’t Count Dracula? The world’s most famous vampire is the subject of “Dracula Land,” a $1.2 billion entertainment development being built outside of the Romanian capital of Bucharest....

Hilton Drops Minneapolis-Area Franchise Accused of Barring ICE Agents

by Phil Hall | Jan 6, 2026

Hilton Hotels Corp. (NYSE: HLT) has removed a Minneapolis-area franchise from its systems following reports that it refused and canceled reservations made by ICE agents. Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called out the company on X, stating it...

Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%

by Phil Hall | Jan 6, 2026

A new Home Price Index report from ICE Mortgage Technology found annual home price growth ended 2025 with a mild 0.7% uptick, the smallest calendar-year increase since 2011 when prices fell by 2.9%. The report noted that 2026 is beginning with housing affordability at...

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Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets

by Phil Hall | Jan 6, 2026

The endeavor will initially aim at major US housing markets, focusing on index movement across defined periods. Continue Reading Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets

Iowa Democrats Offer Property Tax Relief Plan

by Phil Hall | Jan 6, 2026

A similar plan was proposed by House Democrats in the 2025 legislative session, which ended without any property tax relief being passed. Continue Reading Iowa Democrats Offer Property Tax Relief Plan

Compass Announces New Team to Serve Chicago Area

by Phil Hall | Jan 6, 2026

The Cohen Morsch Team will be based out of Compass’ Lincoln Park office. Continue Reading Compass Announces New Team to Serve Chicago Area

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Mortgage Rates Inch Up

May 15, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of May 15. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up

Builder Confidence Drops, Albeit with a Significant Asterisk Attached

May 15, 2025

Builder confidence took a sizable stumble this month amid concerns of tariffs, interest rates and an uncertain economic outlook. However, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) stressed that its Housing Market Index (HMI) data was culled prior to the May 12...