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Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
NAR determined the median time in the home before selling was 11 years, an all-time high. Continue Reading Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
NAR determined the median time in the home before selling was 11 years, an all-time high. Continue Reading Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 14, 2025, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). This is down from last week when it averaged 6.63%; it also marked the lowest level recorded year-to-date. A year...
Treasury Secretary Bessent Backpedals on Demand for Fed to Cut Rates by 50 Basis Points
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is walking back demands he made yesterday that the Federal Reserve cut rates by 50 basis points at its next policy meeting in September. In an interview on Fox Business this morning, Bessent insisted, “I didn't tell the Fed what to do....
Foreign Purchases of Texas Residential Properties Up 9% Year-Over-Year
The number of residential properties sold in Texas to international buyers is up by nearly 9% year-over-year, according to the 2025 Texas International Residential Transactions Report released by Texas Realtors. The new report found nearly 7,500 buyers from other...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Capital One to Close Discover’s Home Equity Lending Business
The company said it “will continue to process applications that are in progress.” Continue Reading Capital One to Close Discover’s Home Equity Lending Business
Slate Asset Management Acquires 6-Property Multifamily Portfolio for $226.5 Million
The properties in the portfolio are garden-style apartments concentrated in and around the Tampa, Atlanta, and Phoenix metro areas. Continue Reading Slate Asset Management Acquires 6-Property Multifamily Portfolio for $226.5 Million
Jade Miller Named CEO at ADISA
Earlier in her career, she was president of capital markets at Bourne Financial Group, a real estate investment firm managing more than $1 billion in assets. Continue Reading Jade Miller Named CEO at ADISA
Housing Inventory Expands, But Delistings Are Also on the Rise
Delistings are growing faster than active inventory at 31.5%. Continue Reading Housing Inventory Expands, But Delistings Are Also on the Rise
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Alabama Home Sales and Prices Down in October
The median sales price decreased by 2.1% from $224,812 in September to $220,196 in October. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales and Prices Down in October
Brown University Transfers 255-Acre Parcel to Pokanoket Indian Tribe
The property has been home to the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology. Continue Reading Brown University Transfers 255-Acre Parcel to Pokanoket Indian Tribe
University of Idaho Receives $160 Million for Housing Expansion
Construction can start right away and the new apartments are expected to open for the fall semester in 2026. Continue Reading University of Idaho Receives $160 Million for Housing Expansion
The Power of Resilience in Real Estate: Building Success One Day at a Time
Publisher John G. Stevens offers his insight on building a stronger future in a real estate career. Continue Reading The Power of Resilience in Real Estate: Building Success One Day at a Time
Gary Gensler to Resign as SEC Chairman on Trump’s Inauguration Day
Gensler began his SEC tenure on April 17, 2021. Continue Reading Gary Gensler to Resign as SEC Chairman on Trump’s Inauguration Day
Florida’s Housing Market: More Inventory, Easing on Median Price Acceleration
Florida’s housing market in October recorded 18,671 closed sales of existing single-family homes statewide. Continue Reading Florida’s Housing Market: More Inventory, Easing on Median Price Acceleration
New York State Home Prices Up for 16th Straight Month
Homes for sale were down statewide, totaling 28,691 properties. Continue Reading New York State Home Prices Up for 16th Straight Month
Elon Musk’s Government Efficiency Initiative Takes Aim at Empty Office Surplus
President-elect Donald Trump tasked Musk to drive DOGE to identify wasteful spending within the federal government. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s Government Efficiency Initiative Takes Aim at Empty Office Surplus
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.84% as of Nov. 21, up from last week when it averaged 6.78%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again
Existing Home Sales Score First Year-Over-Year Hike Since July 2021
First-time buyers were responsible for 27% of sales in October. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Score First Year-Over-Year Hike Since July 2021
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