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Mid-Atlantic Region Home Sales Down in November
“Even with somewhat lower mortgage rates, homebuyers and sellers are still very cautious,” said Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS chief economist. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Region Home Sales Down in November
Mid-Atlantic Region Home Sales Down in November
“Even with somewhat lower mortgage rates, homebuyers and sellers are still very cautious,” said Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS chief economist. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Region Home Sales Down in November
Michael Bailey Promoted to CEO at Zeman Homes
Zeman Homes, the Chicago-headquartered owner-operator of manufactured home communities, has promoted Executive Vice President Michael Bailey to CEO. Bailey will replace interim CEO Jeff Fannon, who returns to his previous post as vice chairman. Prior to joining Zeman...
Report: Fixer-Uppers Generate More Page Views Than Comparable Older Homes
Homes that are listed as fixer-uppers receive 52% more page views per property than comparable older, affordable homes, according to a data analysis report by Realtor.com. The typical fixer-upper has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and was built in 1958. These homes had...
Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices
A Portland homebuyer is suing Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) for allegedly tricking him into splitting his agent’s commission with the Seattle-based brokerage. The Seattle Times is reporting the lawsuit filed with the US District Court for the Western District of Washington...
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Foreign Purchases of Texas Residential Properties Up 9% Year-Over-Year
Most of the international buyers of Texas houses came from Mexico (30%), followed by Canada and China (each at 8%), India (7%), and Nigeria (6%). T Continue Reading Foreign Purchases of Texas Residential Properties Up 9% Year-Over-Year
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
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Redfin Lays Off 46 Employees
The company stated that none of its agents were laid off. Continue Reading Redfin Lays Off 46 Employees
Macy’s and Kohl’s Announce Store Closures
“Closing any store is never easy,” said Tony Spring, chairman and CEO of Macy’s Inc. Continue Reading Macy’s and Kohl’s Announce Store Closures
Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
Carlile was previously operations manager for business insurance at Travelers. Continue Reading Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Thompson was sworn in on June 22, 2022. Continue Reading FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ leadership during the crisis created a controversy. Continue Reading Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
“As we move further into 2025, the stakes have never been higher,” says publisher John G. Stevens. Continue Reading Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.93% as of Jan. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
The respondents cited document abstraction as the business area with the greatest potential for AI impact. Continue Reading New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
Survey: Half of Retirees Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings
Nearly half of retirees said their home is the only thing allowing them to have a comfortable retirement. Continue Reading Survey: Half of Retirees Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings
Ally Financial to End Mortgage Originations
The digital-only bank’s layoffs will affect less than 5% of its workforce. Continue Reading Ally Financial to End Mortgage Originations
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