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Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Chicago Bears Announce Move to New Suburban Stadium
The Chicago Bears have confirmed plans to move out of their longtime home at Soldier Field for a new stadium outside of their city. In an open letter, Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren stated the team will be leaving its namesake city for Arlington Heights, a...
NYC Real Estate Executives Hold Strategy Meeting to Prevent Mamdani Becoming Mayor
A circle of New York City real estate executives is meeting this morning to discuss supporting Andrew Cuomo as the candidate to defeat Zohran Mamdani in the city’s upcoming mayoral election. The New York Times reports Jeff Blau, the developer of Hudson Yards, and his...
Housing Market Hit Record $55.1 Trillion
Today’s housing market is worth a record $55.1 trillion, according to new data from Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG). This marked an $862 billion surge in the past year and $20 trillion increase since 2020. Seven states saw their housing markets lose value over the past year,...
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Starter Homes Sales and Prices on the Rise
The typical starter home sold for a record $260,000 last month, up 3.1% from June 2024. Continue Reading Starter Homes Sales and Prices on the Rise
New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs
Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, question the viability of Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze campaign pledge. Continue Reading New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs
Case-Shiller: Home Price Momentum Continues to Slow
The FHFA reported home prices were down in May by 0.2% month-over-month, but were up 2.8% year-over-year. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Price Momentum Continues to Slow
Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
LePatner succeeded the retiring Frank Cohen at the helm of $55 billion BREIT. Continue Reading Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
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Compass Acquires @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate
This is the third acquisition of the year for Compass. Continue Reading Compass Acquires @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate
A Phil Hall Op-ed: Dan Gilbert, General Motors and a Detroit-Style Shakedown
Editor Phil Hall considers unusual activity surrounding Detroit’s Renaissance Center. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-ed: Dan Gilbert, General Motors and a Detroit-Style Shakedown
New Bipartisan Push to Study AI’s Impact on Housing and Financial Services
“Artificial intelligence holds the promise to revolutionize our financial system,” said Rep. McHenry. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Push to Study AI’s Impact on Housing and Financial Services
Report: CFPB Pushing Ahead on Rulemaking Before Trump’s Return
“Delete CFPB,” wrote Elon Musk in an X posting. Continue Reading Report: CFPB Pushing Ahead on Rulemaking Before Trump’s Return
Work Begins on 1,484-Unit Transit-Oriented Housing in Toronto
The project is a public-private partnership. Continue Reading Work Begins on 1,484-Unit Transit-Oriented Housing in Toronto
Greystar Real Estate Partners Opens First Modular Housing Development
The developer has six additional modular housing projects in the works. Continue Reading Greystar Real Estate Partners Opens First Modular Housing Development
CMBS Delinquency Rate Soars to 6.40%
Trepp attributed the upswing to substantial increases in the delinquency rates for the office, multifamily and lodging property sectors. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Soars to 6.40%
Trump Nominates Real Estate Developer Charles Kushner as Next Ambassador to France
Reaction to Kushner’s appointment in France has been mixed to negative. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Real Estate Developer Charles Kushner as Next Ambassador to France
Three Bay Area Real Estate Professionals Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scams
“The defendants tried to line their own pockets at the expense of homebuyers, lenders, and federally insured programs,” said US Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey. Continue Reading Three Bay Area Real Estate Professionals Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scams
Vivek Ramaswamy Condemns NYC’s $220 Million Deal to House Migrants at Pakistan-Owned Hotel
It is unclear what role the new DOGE can have in disrupting the contract between the hotel and the city government. Continue Reading Vivek Ramaswamy Condemns NYC’s $220 Million Deal to House Migrants at Pakistan-Owned Hotel
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