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625-Bed Student Housing Development Planned Near North Carolina’s Appalachian State University
Delivery is planned for the 2027-2028 academic year. Continue Reading 625-Bed Student Housing Development Planned Near North Carolina’s Appalachian State University
625-Bed Student Housing Development Planned Near North Carolina’s Appalachian State University
Delivery is planned for the 2027-2028 academic year. Continue Reading 625-Bed Student Housing Development Planned Near North Carolina’s Appalachian State University
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,...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
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%
Home Flipping Profits Down in Q1
The typical investor paid $260,000 for a home they flipped in the first quarter and sold the property for $325,000. Continue Reading Home Flipping Profits Down in Q1
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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
Italian Tax on Super-Rich Foreigners is Doubled
To date, this incentive attracted at least 2,730 multimillionaires to take up residence in Italy. Continue Reading Italian Tax on Super-Rich Foreigners is Doubled
Ryan Serhant: ‘Real Estate is an Inherently Sexy Thing to Watch’
“Most real estate agents don’t make any money,” he admitted. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant: ‘Real Estate is an Inherently Sexy Thing to Watch’
Fannie Mae: Only 17% Believe Now is a Good Time for Homebuying
The percentage of respondents who said home prices will go up in the next 12 months decreased from 45% to 41%. Continue Reading Fannie Mae: Only 17% Believe Now is a Good Time for Homebuying
Home Sales and Prices Rise in Las Vegas
During July, Las Vegas Realtors found that 25.1% of all local property sales were cash transactions. Continue Reading Home Sales and Prices Rise in Las Vegas
Mortgage Application Activity Up by 7%
The adjustable-rate mortgage share of activity increased to 6.3% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by 7%
Fannie Mae Renews HQ Lease for Smaller Space
The new lease begins in June 2029 and runs for 16 years. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Renews HQ Lease for Smaller Space
Peachtree Group Taps Vickie Callahan to Lead Hospitality Management Division
In her new role, Callahan will oversee the company’s portfolio of owned and third-party managed hotels. Continue Reading Peachtree Group Taps Vickie Callahan to Lead Hospitality Management Division
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