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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
Trump Hints at Merged Fannie-Freddie with November Listing on NYSE
President Trump has provided a broad hint at his plans for privatizing Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). In a posting on Truth Social, the president posted an AI-generated photo showing him at the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange, with...
Report: Cash-Out Refinances Fuels Most Refinancing Activity
Cash-out refinances accounted for 59% of all refinance transactions in the second quarter, according to new data published in Intercontinental Exchange’s (NYSE: ICE) August 2025 Mortgage Monitor report, which noted 70% of those borrowers accepted higher interest...
Cindy Konich to Retire as Chief Executive at FHLBank Indianapolis
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) announced Cindy Konich is retiring as president and CEO, effective Sept. 30. Konich, 68, joined FHLBank Indianapolis in 1984 as cash manager, and during her career she served in a variety of roles,...
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PNC Announces $208 Million Affordable Housing Fund
The fund includes investments from PNC and seven other financial services and insurance companies Continue Reading PNC Announces $208 Million Affordable Housing Fund
Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Roughly two-thirds (67%) of baby boomer homeowners have lived in their home for 16-plus years. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Single-family authorizations in May were at a rate of 898,000, a 2.7% below the revised April figure of 923,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 37.3% of total applications from 36.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
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Extremist Climate Activists Vandalize Lionel Messi’s Ibiza Mansion
Futuro Vegetal insisted the Argentine athlete’s residence was an “illegal construction.” Continue Reading Extremist Climate Activists Vandalize Lionel Messi’s Ibiza Mansion
Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over a Year
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.47% as of Aug. 8. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over a Year
Report: Trump Planning New Real Estate Crypto Project
The project would use blockchain infrastructure to tokenize ownership stakes in real estate assets. Continue Reading Report: Trump Planning New Real Estate Crypto Project
Report: Total US Home Value at $49.6 Trillion Record High
Cape Coral, Florida, was the only major metro with a year-over-year decline in total home value. Continue Reading Report: Total US Home Value at $49.6 Trillion Record High
Zillow Promotes Jeremy Wacksman to CEO
He succeeds co-founder Rich Barton, who remains on the Zillow board and becomes co-executive chairman. Continue Reading Zillow Promotes Jeremy Wacksman to CEO
Farmer Mac Relocates DC HQ
Farmer Mac said the office was designed to mirror its “commitment to a strong workplace culture and sustainability.” Continue Reading Farmer Mac Relocates DC HQ
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Plans New Bahamas Destination
The companies added they will only develop 25% of the island’s 124 acres. Continue Reading Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Plans New Bahamas Destination
Historic Harlem Church Being Sold to Become Mixed-Use Development
The property was built as a union clubhouse in 1898. Continue Reading Historic Harlem Church Being Sold to Become Mixed-Use Development
Shaky Returns from Theme Parks Roils Disney’s Real Estate Growth Plans
The company attributed the shaky figures to higher costs coupled with “moderation of consumer demand.” Continue Reading Shaky Returns from Theme Parks Roils Disney’s Real Estate Growth Plans
Tech Trends: Happenings Within the Real Estate Tech Sector
A round-up of developments involving companies in the real estate technology sector. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Happenings Within the Real Estate Tech Sector
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