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HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
The winner of this year’s sweepstakes will receive the keys to the home, which spans more than 3,000 square feet and includes three bedrooms and three-and-a-half-bathrooms. Continue Reading HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
The winner of this year’s sweepstakes will receive the keys to the home, which spans more than 3,000 square feet and includes three bedrooms and three-and-a-half-bathrooms. Continue Reading HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings
The Turkish government has launched a crackdown on fraudulent real estate advertising, with an initial haul of $3.36 million in fines against 1,158 real estate businesses. Turkiye Today reports the government has begun using an electronic listing verification system...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 11-15
The Treasury Secretary makes and rescinds demands, Playboy moves its headquarters out of Los Angeles, and New York City’s worst hotel closes. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Aug. 11-15. Miss: Foot in Mouth...
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Will the Trump administration’s plans to sell shares in Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) result in a spike in mortgage rates, or will it drive rates down? The answer, it seems, depends which expert you ask. The Trump administration is reportedly...
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FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
No deadline was set, but Pulte asked that the directive “should be implemented as soon as reasonably practical.” Continue Reading FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
Al Sharpton Recruited to Encourage Low-Income Investors for Times Square Casino Project
“A New York casino belongs in Times Square, and it should be designed to benefit all New Yorkers,” said Sharpton. Continue Reading Al Sharpton Recruited to Encourage Low-Income Investors for Times Square Casino Project
Ouch! New Home Sales Down by 13.7%
The median sales price of new houses sold in May was $426,600, a 3.7% uptick from the April price of $411,400. Continue Reading Ouch! New Home Sales Down by 13.7%
$110 Million Los Angeles Estate is May’s Most Expensive Home Sale
The most expensive current listing is 1960 S. Ocean Blvd, Manalapan, Florida 33462 at $285 million. Continue Reading $110 Million Los Angeles Estate is May’s Most Expensive Home Sale
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FHFA Proposes 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The FHFA will accept comments on the proposed rule within 60 days of publication in the Federal Register. Continue Reading FHFA Proposes 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop
Single-family existing homes were at a 4.6-months’ supply in July while condo-townhouse properties were at a 7.4-months’ supply. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop
Body of Missing Toronto-Area Broker Has Been Recovered
Burned human remains that were found in Parry Sound have been identified as Anita Mui. Continue Reading Body of Missing Toronto-Area Broker Has Been Recovered
New York State Home Sales Rise Despite Smaller Inventory
The median sales price of homes rose 8.7% year-over-year to $435,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Rise Despite Smaller Inventory
Monthly Mortgage Payments Record First Annual Decline in 4 Years
Redfin said monthly payments dipped 0.1% dip from one year ago. Continue Reading Monthly Mortgage Payments Record First Annual Decline in 4 Years
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up Nearly 10%
11,575 homes were sold last month in the Keystone State, up 9.6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up Nearly 10%
West Virginia Governor Announces Deal to Halt Foreclosure Auction of Historic Hotel
The Justice family accused the foreclosure of being a “political stunt” by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Continue Reading West Virginia Governor Announces Deal to Halt Foreclosure Auction of Historic Hotel
Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of Aug. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
Existing Home Sales Inch Up, Breaking 4-Month Decline Streak
“Despite the modest gain, home sales are still sluggish,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Inch Up, Breaking 4-Month Decline Streak
Report: Florida HOA Fees Soaring Above National Median
Tampa’s median monthly HOA fee was up 17.2% year-over-year for the three months ending July 31. Continue Reading Report: Florida HOA Fees Soaring Above National Median
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