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First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
First-time homebuyers accounted for 21% of all residential property purchases in Texas during 2025, according to data from Texas Realtors. This is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Last year’s homebuyers in Texas had a median age of 58, tied...
First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
his is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Continue Reading First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
While the real estate industry is increasingly focused on private listings and off-market strategies, agents affiliated with The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) are not detecting much interest in this subject with their clients. According to the Miami-headquartered...
Q1 Vacancy Rates Drop for Canadian Office and Industrial Real Estate
Vacancy rates for Canadian office and industrial properties declined in the first quarter, according to a new data report from Colliers. National office vacancy declined by 100 basis points year-over-year to 13.6%, which Colliers described as “one of the most...
Kansas City Mayor Pitches $1.9 Billion Plan for New Royals Stadium
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is proposing a $1.9 billion project that would build a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals in the heart of the downtown area. KCTV reports the new stadium would be based at Washington Square Park, one of the few green spaces in the...
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Senate Confirmation Hearing for Fed Chairman Nominee Kevin Warsh is Delayed
The Senate Banking Committee has yet to receive requested paperwork from Warsh including financial disclosures. Continue Reading Senate Confirmation Hearing for Fed Chairman Nominee Kevin Warsh is Delayed
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
Mortgage Rates Inch Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% as of April 9, down from last week when it averaged 6.46%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Down
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The Granola Bar, NYC-Area Restaurant Group, Taps Bialow Real Estate for Nationwide Expansion
Bialow, which represents more than 75 brands nationally, will lead the site selection and real estate development as the brand scales into major markets. Continue Reading The Granola Bar, NYC-Area Restaurant Group, Taps Bialow Real Estate for Nationwide Expansion
Ex-Massachusetts Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
Stephen L. Hochberg was charged in December and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the US and to obstruction of justice in January. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
Over Half of Canadian Homeowners Prepare to Cut Spending Ahead of Mortgage Renewals
Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals are preparing to cut their budgets to manage higher payments, while prospective buyers are preparing to make a move later this year. According to a new survey from TD Bank, more than half (56%) of Canadian homeowners said...
JLL Names Mark Kreisman as Global Division President for Financial Services
Kreisman has been with JLL for over 18 years and was most recently global head of corporate real estate. Continue Reading JLL Names Mark Kreisman as Global Division President for Financial Services
Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?
“These pure luxury markets are defined by geographic and structural scarcity,” said Anthony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?
Texas Deed Fraud Scammer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Tonya Truitt entered guilty pleas to theft, fraudulent use of identifying information, securing execution of a document by deception and tampering with a government document. Continue Reading Texas Deed Fraud Scammer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
Pricing starts at around $3 million. Continue Reading META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes
“I will help lead an effort to pass a citizen constitutional amendment that bans ad valorem taxes on real estate levied by any level of government,” said Rep. Ryan Chamberlin. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes