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Report: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down 11% Year-Over-Year
October’s foreclosure starts slowed by 9.8% from the prior month, but the foreclosure inventory was up by 37,000 (19%) year-over-year, Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down 11% Year-Over-Year
Report: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down 11% Year-Over-Year
October’s foreclosure starts slowed by 9.8% from the prior month, but the foreclosure inventory was up by 37,000 (19%) year-over-year, Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down 11% Year-Over-Year
Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
The total monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts across Canada totaled 294,085 units in July, up 4% from June’s total of 283,523 units. According to data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the nation’s largest cities had mixed...
USDA to Cease Funding Solar and Wind Power Installations on Farmland
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will no longer provide federal funding for the installation of solar panels and wind turbines on farmland. Solar and wind projects are no longer eligible for the Rural Development Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program....
Housing Starts Up in July
Single-family housing starts in July were at a rate of 939,000, according to data from the US Census Bureau. Last month’s level is 2.8% above the revised June figure of 913,000. Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42...
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Tech Trends: Upgraded Tools of the Trade
This week’s Tech Trends round-up highlights upgraded tools designed to make life easier for homeowners, lenders and real estate professionals. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Upgraded Tools of the Trade
Mauricio Umansky Revives Lawsuit Against NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
NAR did not immediately comment on Umansky’s lawsuit. Continue Reading Mauricio Umansky Revives Lawsuit Against NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
Black Opal Insurance Unveils New Platform for Real Estate Investors
“Our model is built on speed, specialization, and respect for the investor and the agent,” said company founder Hayden Dyer. Continue Reading Black Opal Insurance Unveils New Platform for Real Estate Investors
License Classroom Expands Real Estate Education Offerings to 3 More States
“We’ve worked hard to build a reputation for quality, affordability, and convenience,” said Richie Gill, founder of License Classroom. Continue Reading License Classroom Expands Real Estate Education Offerings to 3 More States
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Florida Home Sales and Prices in Decline
New listings of single-family homes in August were up by 2.3% compared to a year ago. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales and Prices in Decline
Homes Sales Up While Inventory Shrinks in New York State
The median sales price of homes in New York rose from $410,000 in August 2023 to $444,713 last month. Continue Reading Homes Sales Up While Inventory Shrinks in New York State
Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Sept. 19, down from last week when it averaged 6.20%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
Existing Home Sales Down 2.5%
First-time buyers were responsible for 26% of sales in August, matching the all-time low last seen in November 2021. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 2.5%
Tech Trends: New Tools for Real Estate Investors
This week’s edition of Tech Trends focuses on new offerings aimed at real estate investors. Continue Reading Tech Trends: New Tools for Real Estate Investors
Year-to-Date Luxury Home Sales in Canada on the Rise
Luxury markets in the Prairie provinces recorded some of the largest year-over-year increases. Continue Reading Year-to-Date Luxury Home Sales in Canada on the Rise
Georgia-Pacific Plans to Transform Atlanta HQ Building into Mixed-Use Development
The proposed development will include more than 400 apartment units on the tower’s uppermost floors. Continue Reading Georgia-Pacific Plans to Transform Atlanta HQ Building into Mixed-Use Development
Home Flipping Activity Down in Q2
The second quarter’s total is down by 8.7% in the first quarter and down by 7.9% in the second quarter of 2023. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity Down in Q2
OceanFirst Bank in Redlining Settlement with HUD
OceanFirst will invest at least $14 million in a loan subsidy fund. Continue Reading OceanFirst Bank in Redlining Settlement with HUD
Pretium Names Mark Hudspeth as Head of Capital Markets
Hudspeth joins Pretium from Blackstone Real Estate, where he was a managing director from 2021-2024. Continue Reading Pretium Names Mark Hudspeth as Head of Capital Markets
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