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Report: 65% of Homebuyers View First Purchase as Their Forever Home

The concept of the starter home could soon become passe, according to the latest BMO Real Financial Progress Index report. The report, which polled 2,500 adults from Feb. 17 to March 18, found 65% of buyers expected their first purchase to be their forever home....

Report: 65% of Homebuyers View First Purchase as Their Forever Home

by Phil Hall | Apr 22, 2026

Many buyers are purchasing their first home only after starting a family. Continue Reading Report: 65% of Homebuyers View First Purchase as Their Forever Home

NAR in $52.25 Million Settlement of Tuccori Commissions Lawsuit

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2026

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced it has reached a settlement resolving claims brought by homebuyers in the class-action antitrust lawsuit Tuccori v. At World Properties related to buyer-agent commissions. Under the terms of the settlement, which is...

First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2026

First-time homebuyers accounted for 21% of all residential property purchases in Texas during 2025, according to data from Texas Realtors. This is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Last year’s homebuyers in Texas had a median age of 58, tied...

Mid-Atlantic Region Records Spike in Listings

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2026

A total of 24,812 new listings came onto the Mid-Atlantic market served by Bright MLS in March, a 0.6% year-over-year spike and the strongest March new listing total since 2022. Active listings totaled 39,495, a 9.4% surge from the 36,110 recorded one year earlier....

News & Current Events

Portrait Bank, Central Florida’s First De Novo Bank in Nearly 10 Years, Receives Conditional Approval

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2026

The new bank plans to open later this year and will serve commercial businesses, consumers and private wealth clients. Continue Reading Portrait Bank, Central Florida’s First De Novo Bank in Nearly 10 Years, Receives Conditional Approval

Illinois Realtor Brandon Holtz Lives Out a Golfer’s Dream at the Masters

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2026

“I’m trying my best, but I’m still thinking I can’t believe I just played the first round of the Masters,” he said. Continue Reading Illinois Realtor Brandon Holtz Lives Out a Golfer’s Dream at the Masters

Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Loan Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2026

The defendant was charged last August and pleaded guilty in September to one count of wire fraud and one count of making an illegal monetary transaction. Continue Reading Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Loan Fraud Scheme

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Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year

Mar 12, 2026

One in every 3,701 housing units had a foreclosure filing in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year

Oregon Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Role in Illegal Marijuana Scheme

Mar 12, 2026

Tyra Foxx will be sentenced on May 11. Continue Reading Oregon Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Role in Illegal Marijuana Scheme

Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million

Mar 12, 2026

Eagle Partners plans to launch a long-term affordable preservation strategy for the properties. Continue Reading Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million

Claremont Lincoln University Unveils Bachelor in Land Policy and Real Estate Development Program

Mar 12, 2026

The fully online program will begin on April 27 with 50 full-tuition scholarships available for the inaugural cohort. Continue Reading Claremont Lincoln University Unveils Bachelor in Land Policy and Real Estate Development Program

Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges

Mar 12, 2026

“Consumer protection is paramount and licensed mortgage brokers must comply with regulatory requirements,” said Elissa Sinha, director of enforcement at FSRA. Continue Reading Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges

Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?

Mar 11, 2026

93% of survey respondents indicated that a poorly maintained neighboring lawn signals lower home value to some degree. Continue Reading Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?

Century Communities to Begin Sales at New Arizona Development

Mar 11, 2026

Century Communities Inc. (NYSE: CCS) announced that its Century Complete brand will soon open for sales at Western Crossings, a new community in Florence, Arizona. Western Crossings will offer two-story single-family homes, with floor plans up to five bedrooms and...