FEATURED REAL ESTATE NEWS
Weekly Real Estate News provides the top stories for national real estate news. Get the scoop on latest trends, find useful advice and tips for real estate agents and clients, and subscribe for free to receive weekly email updates in your inbox.
Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Complaints based on national origin rose 8.45% from the previous year, marking the highest number since 2018. Continue Reading Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Complaints based on national origin rose 8.45% from the previous year, marking the highest number since 2018. Continue Reading Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms
A South Carolina woman who defrauded investors with a phony residential development will be serving both federal and state prison terms. Samantha A. Nottingham pleaded guilty on Tuesday to financial identity fraud, financial transaction card fraud, obtaining goods...
Honolulu City Council Considers Property Tax Relief Measures
The Honolulu City Council is weighing several proposals that could decrease property taxes for seniors, landlords, and homeowners who live on their property. Hawaii Public Radio reports the council’s Budget Committee has advanced two of the measures – one that would...
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.74% as of July 24, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). This is down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.75%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.78%. The 15-year...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
New Bill Would Eliminate Property Taxes for Maine’s Seniors
Property tax rates in Maine average 1.17%, above the national average of 0.9%. Continue Reading New Bill Would Eliminate Property Taxes for Maine’s Seniors
Report: More Millionaires Are Favoring Rental Housing Over Homeownership
Southern metro areas have seen the most significant growth in wealthy renters. Continue Reading Report: More Millionaires Are Favoring Rental Housing Over Homeownership
Mortgage Application Activity Slows for Third Straight Week
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 18.7% from 17.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows for Third Straight Week
Richmond American Homes to Build New Community in Jacksonville
Laurelton will feature single- and two-story homes priced from the $400,000s. Continue Reading Richmond American Homes to Build New Community in Jacksonville
Popular Articles
WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWS EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Find insights, information, tools, perspectives, and trends written by experts and published exclusively on WRE News.
Steve Fritzer Named Director of Development at Venterra Realty
“Steve’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Venterra as we expand our residential product line,” said CEO John Foresi. Continue Reading Steve Fritzer Named Director of Development at Venterra Realty
LL Flooring to Close 94 Stores Amid Bankruptcy Filing
The company has more than 300 stores across the country. Continue Reading LL Flooring to Close 94 Stores Amid Bankruptcy Filing
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Why Did the CFPB Slam the Residential Solar Lender Sector?
Alas, the concept of one-size-fits-all doesn’t fit when it comes to solar energy. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Why Did the CFPB Slam the Residential Solar Lender Sector?
New Listing Activity Percolates Across Mid-Atlantic Region
Philadelphia’s number of active listings at the end of July was up 17.9% from last year. Continue Reading New Listing Activity Percolates Across Mid-Atlantic Region
Study: Most Homebuyers Find Properties That Fit Their Size Needs
NAHB Senior Economist Paul Emrath noted that “one-third of existing homes in the US. have less than 1,500 square feet of floor space.” Continue Reading Study: Most Homebuyers Find Properties That Fit Their Size Needs
Aperture Hotels Recruits Patrick Short as Chief Operating Officer
Prior to joining Aperture, Short was president of Peachtree Hospitality Management. Continue Reading Aperture Hotels Recruits Patrick Short as Chief Operating Officer
Study: One-Third of Property Managers Offer Concessions on Rental Housing
The new percentage is up significantly from July 2022 when the offering of at least one concession was at a 29-month low at 19.4%. Continue Reading Study: One-Third of Property Managers Offer Concessions on Rental Housing
M&T Bank Appoints Lopa Kolluri as Head of Affordable Housing Lending
Kolluri was previously senior vice president within M&T’s Commercial Real Estate Innovation Office. Continue Reading M&T Bank Appoints Lopa Kolluri as Head of Affordable Housing Lending
New Study Names Massachusetts as the Best State to Live In
Louisiana ranked 50th on the list. Continue Reading New Study Names Massachusetts as the Best State to Live In
$35 Million Listing Breaks Illinois Record
The residence last changed hands in 2002 for $9.5 million. Continue Reading $35 Million Listing Breaks Illinois Record
ABOUT WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWS
Weekly Real Estate News covers the U.S. real estate and home finance industries and is written for industry professionals. It includes weekly news, trends, analysis and profiles of industry leaders. The publication reaches 1.25 million real estate professionals and offers an unbiased look at the industry’s most important issues. The publication offers subscribers frequent email newsletters and breaking news stories as well as access to the industry’s most experienced thought leaders.
Subscribe to receive updates to your email inbox and follow WRE News on social media today!
