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New Data Points to Deceleration in Home Prices
Chicago, New York and Boston reported the highest year-over-year gains with year-over-year price increases of 5.5%, 5.2% and 4.1%, respectively. Continue Reading New Data Points to Deceleration in Home Prices
New Data Points to Deceleration in Home Prices
Chicago, New York and Boston reported the highest year-over-year gains with year-over-year price increases of 5.5%, 5.2% and 4.1%, respectively. Continue Reading New Data Points to Deceleration in Home Prices
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Mortgage application activity declined in the week ending Aug. 15, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 1.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one...
The Best Housing Markets? Two New Data Reports Offer Different Opinions
Question: What housing markets are currently considered to be the hottest? Answer: It depends which data report you consult. And a pair of newly Realtor.com published its list of Top Metros for New Construction, which involves an analysis of the 100 largest metros...
Kentucky Home Sales Up During July
A total number of 4,737 listings were sold in Kentucky during July, a 1.68% uptick from the previous month and a 3.6% year-over-year increase. According to data from Kentucky Realtors, the state had 6,802 new listings last month a 4.8% increase from June and an 8.7%...
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FHFA’s Pulte Calls for Congressional Investigation of Fed Chairman Powell
Pulte has repeatedly echoed President Trump’s hostile and insulting comments regarding Powell’s intellect and job performance. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Calls for Congressional Investigation of Fed Chairman Powell
Report: Pet Friendly Rentals Get Leased Faster
Pet-friendly rentals in the New York City metro area typically rented 26 days faster than units that did not accept pets. Continue Reading Report: Pet Friendly Rentals Get Leased Faster
Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 7% from the previous week and was 40% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
New Oregon Agency to Bolster State’s Housing Production
“My North Star is for every Oregonian to be able to afford a home,” said Gov. Tina Kotek in a statement. Continue Reading New Oregon Agency to Bolster State’s Housing Production
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Work Begins on First Mixed-Use Complex Featuring Costco and Apartments
Thrive Living first announced the project in January 2013. Continue Reading Work Begins on First Mixed-Use Complex Featuring Costco and Apartments
Alabama Home Sales Down After Six Straight Months of Increases
The state recorded 5,974 home sales in last month, a 2.6% decrease from July and a scant 0.66% uptick from August 2023. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Down After Six Straight Months of Increases
Tempur Sealy to Sell 176 Stores to Win FTC Approval for Mattress Firm Acquisition
f the acquisition goes through, Tempur Sealy expects to operate over 2,800 retail locations worldwide. Continue Reading Tempur Sealy to Sell 176 Stores to Win FTC Approval for Mattress Firm Acquisition
New Jersey Town Seeks to Buy College Campus in Property Ownership Dispute
The town appropriated $50 million for the purchase. Continue Reading New Jersey Town Seeks to Buy College Campus in Property Ownership Dispute
American Real Estate Association Starts Petition to End NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
AREA seeks to promote the petition on social media with the hashtag #EndCC. Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Starts Petition to End NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
British Columbia Real Estate Association Calls for Review of Short-Term Rental Ban
The British Columbia government enacted a widespread ban on short-term rentals on May 1. Continue Reading British Columbia Real Estate Association Calls for Review of Short-Term Rental Ban
Pennsylvania’s Housing Market Holds Steady
The state recorded 11,514 home sales in August, a 1% year-over-year decline. Continue Reading Pennsylvania’s Housing Market Holds Steady
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Sued for Trespassing on Neighboring Texas Property
The lawsuit added that Musk offered to buy the property with “a lowball offer for less than half our land’s value.” Continue Reading Elon Musk’s SpaceX Sued for Trespassing on Neighboring Texas Property
Congress Considers Bill Adding Scrutiny to Foreign Adversary Purchases of US Farmland
The bill passed the House of Representatives and is before the Senate. Continue Reading Congress Considers Bill Adding Scrutiny to Foreign Adversary Purchases of US Farmland
Blackstone Sells Motel 6 Lodging Chain to Indian Company for $525 Million
Motel 6 began operations in 1962 as the nation’s first no-frills economy motel chain. Continue Reading Blackstone Sells Motel 6 Lodging Chain to Indian Company for $525 Million
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