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Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
While mortgage rates are in a downturn, a new survey finds most Americans complaining that elevated home prices are keeping them out of the housing market. The survey of 1,003 adults conducted on March 2 by HomeServe, a leading residential infrastructure repair...
Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
More than 60% of the 17,924 homes sold across New York City during the first half of the year were acquired by all-cash buyers. The Gothamist reports that among the city's five boroughs, Queens had the highest total number of all-cash sales with 4,132 out of roughly...
eXp Realty Debuts International Property Search Platform
Bellingham, Washington-based eXp Realty, a subsidiary of eXp World Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPI), has debuted LYVVE, an international property search platform. According to the company, the new platform at LYVVE.com includes listings from nearly 30 countries and is...
National Private Lenders Association Launches Watchlist for Advancing Risk Controls
The National Private Lenders Association (NPLA) has launched the NPLA Watchlist, a searchable, members-only risk-intelligence program designed to help lenders, brokers, and service providers identify high-risk counterparties before funding. According to the...
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New Study Tracks 10-Year Decline in Quebec’s Home Affordability Levels
Ten years ago, it took Quebec buyers about three years to save for the down payment, whereas it now takes five years. Continue Reading New Study Tracks 10-Year Decline in Quebec’s Home Affordability Levels
Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
The new database comes in the wake of growing public concerns over increasing foreign acquisitions of Japanese land and water sources. Continue Reading Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
As of October, Florida home values were down about 3% from the same month in 2022. Continue Reading Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
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Data Study Finds Trump Has Not Disrupted DC-Area Housing Market
The only notable change to occur was an uptick in the listings and buyers for the ultra-luxury real estate markets. Continue Reading Data Study Finds Trump Has Not Disrupted DC-Area Housing Market
American Developer Shot to Death at His Luxury Project in Belize
An American real estate developer was shot to death on Friday at his luxury project in Belize. Boris Mannsfeld, 56, was found dead from a gunshot to the back of his neck at the Cocoplum Villas in Maya Beach with his personal belongings intact, including his wallet...
Report: Trump Administration Plans to Sell San Francisco Office Property Named for Nancy Pelosi
The building was declared by Trump in 2020 as “one of the ugliest structures in their city.” Continue Reading Report: Trump Administration Plans to Sell San Francisco Office Property Named for Nancy Pelosi
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 17-21
HUD’s erasure of DEI contracts, builders expressing apprehension and Australia’s first rate cut in more than four years. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 17-21
Florida Legislature Considers Launching Study to Determine Feasibility of Ending Property Taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed support for ending property taxes. Continue Reading Florida Legislature Considers Launching Study to Determine Feasibility of Ending Property Taxes
New Initiative to Provide Prefab Homes to Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
Steadfast LA did not state how many homes will be made available or when they will first be delivered. Continue Reading New Initiative to Provide Prefab Homes to Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
CAPREIT Expands into Student Housing Sector with Florida Acquisition
Coastal Village was built in 2004 and is near Florida Gulf Coast University. Continue Reading CAPREIT Expands into Student Housing Sector with Florida Acquisition
Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 5%
First-time buyers were responsible for 28% of sales in January, down from 31% in December 2024 and identical to January 2024. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 5%
The Most Expensive US Home Listing Is…
The most expensive home sale in January was a Fifth Avenue apartment in New York City. Continue Reading The Most Expensive US Home Listing Is…