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Investor Home Purchasing Up by Only 2% During Q4 2025

Investor home purchases recorded a mild 2% year-over-year uptick during the fourth quarter of 2025, totaling under 50,000, although activity was significantly stronger in several West Coast markets. According to new data from Redfin, nearly one in 10 (9.2%) homes sold...

Investor Home Purchasing Up by Only 2% During Q4 2025

by Phil Hall | Mar 4, 2026

Investors were buying more homes on the West Coast, with upswings in Seattle (a 37% year-over-year increase), Portland, OR (up 27%), and San Francisco (up 24%). Continue Reading Investor Home Purchasing Up by Only 2% During Q4 2025

Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Mortgage application activity slowed during the week ending Dec. 12, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, was down by 3.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...

Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...

Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...

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Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

The Brazilian auction market has been disrupted with altered documents, fake websites, and inconsistent public records. Continue Reading Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology

Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Patten will succeed Fernando Castro-Caratini, who will transition into an advisory role with the company. Continue Reading Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities

Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales

by Phil Hall | Dec 16, 2025

Aspen was home to four of the 10 most expensive home sales of November. Continue Reading Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales

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CAPREIT Acquires 2 Apartment Communities in Maryland

Apr 23, 2025

CAPREIT plans to undertake $5 million in capital improvements on the properties. Continue Reading CAPREIT Acquires 2 Apartment Communities in Maryland

New Home Sales Up 7.4%

Apr 23, 2025

Sales of new single-family houses in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 724,000, according to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 7.4% above the February rate of 674,000 and is 6%...