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New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,404 in October to $378,063 in November. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,404 in October to $378,063 in November. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill into law that allows localities to provide seniors with up to a 65% property tax exemption. Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer...
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Refinance retention reached a 3.5-year high (28%) during the third quarter with servicers retaining more than half of borrowers refinancing out of 2024 vintage loans, according to the newly published December 2025 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report. Rate-and-term retention...
Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced expansion plans for 2026 that will include the creation of roughly 450 new stores. In a statement highlighting its third quarter earnings, the Goodlettsville, Tennessee-headquartered discount retailer declared, “For the...
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Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
“This is a waste of time to come here,” said activist Marvin Dunn after the vote. Continue Reading Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Dave McKinstray to Become SVP and CFO at Champion Homes
McKinstray most recently served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at WK Kellogg. Continue Reading Dave McKinstray to Become SVP and CFO at Champion Homes
Michigan State University Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
The university cannot receive public funding for this endeavor unless it specifically requests an appropriation from the state. Continue Reading Michigan State University Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
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
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$37.5 Million Sale Breaks Record for Residential Transaction in Martha’s Vineyard
The three-acre estate features a 15,000-square-foot residence with seven bedrooms. Continue Reading $37.5 Million Sale Breaks Record for Residential Transaction in Martha’s Vineyard
Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
The administration overturned a Biden-era plan to move the agency’s offices out of Washington to a new building that was planned for Greenbelt, Maryland. Continue Reading Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
Blackstone Quietly Offloading $1.8 Billion Senior Housing Portfolio at a Loss
Blackstone has been selling off the properties in a series of one-off transactions. Continue Reading Blackstone Quietly Offloading $1.8 Billion Senior Housing Portfolio at a Loss
Apartment Rents Record Greatest October Decline in Over 15 Years
On an annual measurement, rent growth slowed to 0.8%. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Record Greatest October Decline in Over 15 Years
Scott Neil to Become CEO at Realtor.ca Canada
Neil was previously CEO at the online marketplace Kijiji Canada. Continue Reading Scott Neil to Become CEO at Realtor.ca Canada
$21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
The property at 51 East Bay Street encompasses four structures totaling over 15,700 square feet. Continue Reading $21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
Whitestone REIT Acquires 90,000 SF Dallas-Area Shopping Plaza
In addition to World Cup Plaza, Whitestone also owns four other shopping centers nearby. Continue Reading Whitestone REIT Acquires 90,000 SF Dallas-Area Shopping Plaza
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan Chase Not Involved in White House Ballroom Project
“We have to be very careful about how anything is perceived,” Dimon said. Continue Reading Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan Chase Not Involved in White House Ballroom Project
Berkshire Hathaway Warns of Fake Warren Buffett Videos on YouTube
Berkshire Hathaway added that Buffett “has rarely commented publicly since Berkshire’s shareholder’s meeting last May.” Continue Reading Berkshire Hathaway Warns of Fake Warren Buffett Videos on YouTube
Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
The statewide median price of existing single-family homes in California fell by 2% from the second quarter to the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
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