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Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
“Builders are hesitant to start new projects because in today’s buyer’s market, it doesn’t make financial sense,” said Jesse Landin, a Redfin Premier agent in San Antonio. Continue Reading Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
“Builders are hesitant to start new projects because in today’s buyer’s market, it doesn’t make financial sense,” said Jesse Landin, a Redfin Premier agent in San Antonio. Continue Reading Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
Opendoor Adds Cash Plus to Product Suite for Sellers and Agents
The real estate transaction platform Opendoor (NASDAQ: OPEN) has debuted Cash Plus, a new addition to its product offerings for home sellers and agents. According to the San Francisco-based company, Cash Plus provides immediate cash for home sellers in as little as 14...
Neighborhood Ventures Completes Fourth Distressed-Asset Purchase
Neighborhood Ventures, an Arizona-based real estate crowdfunding company, has announced the launch of Venture on Maryland, a 78‑unit multifamily community in Central Phoenix, into its Arizona Multifamily Opportunistic Fund. The property was acquired through a...
Trump to Tour Fed HQ
President Trump is joining this afternoon’s tour by White House aides of the Federal Reserve headquarters. The Wall Street Journal reports the tour is being promoted as a fact-finding investigation of the renovations underway at the central bank’s Washington...
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NAR Updates Hate Speech Policy Within Code of Ethics
The updated language aligns the definition of “harassment” with the NAR Member Code of Conduct. Continue Reading NAR Updates Hate Speech Policy Within Code of Ethics
Joseph Yi Named Chief Investment Officer at Palette Hotels
Yi previously held chief investment officer roles at Frontier Development & Hospitality Group and Real Hospitality Group. Continue Reading Joseph Yi Named Chief Investment Officer at Palette Hotels
Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85% as of June 5, down from last week when it averaged 6.89%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
Wyoming Lawmakers Consider Abolishing Property Taxes
Sen. Bob Ide, a Republican, advocated for the ending of all property taxes – residential, commercial, industrial and personal. Continue Reading Wyoming Lawmakers Consider Abolishing Property Taxes
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Atlanta Fed Chief Recommends Waiting on Rate Cuts
The Fed has kept its policy rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range for more than year as a strategy to bring down high inflation. Continue Reading Atlanta Fed Chief Recommends Waiting on Rate Cuts
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of Aug. 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
Police Dispute Claims That Venezuelan Crime Gang Took Over Denver-Area Apartment Complexes
Aurora City Council member Dani Jurinsky stated the gang has taken over local several apartment complexes. Continue Reading Police Dispute Claims That Venezuelan Crime Gang Took Over Denver-Area Apartment Complexes
Pending Home Sales Plummeted in July
“A sales recovery did not occur in midsummer,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted in July
Study: Buyers Need to Earn Nearly $80,000 Annually to Afford a Typical Starter Home
On the plus side, listings of starter homes were up nearly 20% year-over-year nationwide in July. Continue Reading Study: Buyers Need to Earn Nearly $80,000 Annually to Afford a Typical Starter Home
Home Mortgage Lending Records Q2 Rebound
Purchase loan activity was up by 32.7% while refinance deals rose by 10.3%. Continue Reading Home Mortgage Lending Records Q2 Rebound
Calque Launches Contingency Buster, a New ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
The product is for homeowners seeking to quickly remove home sale contingencies and debt-to-income constraints at any point in the homebuying process. Continue Reading Calque Launches Contingency Buster, a New ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
SIOR Foundation Provides $22,000 Grant for Ukrainian Real Estate Development School
The grant will be used to provide free training for at least 100 reconstruction specialists. Continue Reading SIOR Foundation Provides $22,000 Grant for Ukrainian Real Estate Development School
California Approves Allstate’s Request for Home Insurance Hike of 34% on Average
This is California’s largest home insurance hike in three years. Continue Reading California Approves Allstate’s Request for Home Insurance Hike of 34% on Average
Treasury Issues New Rule to Prevent Money Laundering Through Housing Market
The residential real estate rule is scheduled to begin in December 2025. Continue Reading Treasury Issues New Rule to Prevent Money Laundering Through Housing Market
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