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Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
Multifamily developers expressed increased a slightly higher degree of confidence in their market during the second quarter, according to the latest Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two...
Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
The home builder Kolter Homes announced the upcoming debut of its newest gated community, The Cove at Park Trace, located within the Preserves at Park Trace in Stuart, Florida. Scheduled to open in the summer, the homes at The Cove at Park Trace will feature...
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Report: Typical Down Payment Level Down for First Time in Nearly 2 Years
Redfin attributed the drop in down payment levels to a slightly higher share of homebuyers using FHA and VA loans, which require lower down payments. Continue Reading Report: Typical Down Payment Level Down for First Time in Nearly 2 Years
Lizzo Makes Second Price Cut to Listing on Her Beverly Hills Estate
Lizzo acquired the 0.32-acre property from singer Harry Styles in 2022 for $15 million. Continue Reading Lizzo Makes Second Price Cut to Listing on Her Beverly Hills Estate
Historic San Francisco Theater to be Renovated and Reopened
Ted Gerike, founder of the Los Angeles cinema and bookstore Now Instant Image Hall, was hired as the theater’s creative director. Continue Reading Historic San Francisco Theater to be Renovated and Reopened
HUD and Ginnie Mae in Housing Finance Deal with South Korea
The agreement is designed to identify and remove barriers to public and private capital flows into housing finance systems, with an emphasis on long-term, stable investment. Continue Reading HUD and Ginnie Mae in Housing Finance Deal with South Korea
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Houston Association of Realtors in Data Integration Deal with Latin American MLS
HAR’s 48,000 MLS subscribers will have direct access to more than 60,000 listings across 22 countries. Continue Reading Houston Association of Realtors in Data Integration Deal with Latin American MLS
Hacker Creates Phony Listing for Britney Spears’ Mansion
The property has since been taken off the MLS and the real estate sites. Continue Reading Hacker Creates Phony Listing for Britney Spears’ Mansion
June’s Pending Home Sales Up From May
All four regions posted monthly gains in transactions. Continue Reading June’s Pending Home Sales Up From May
Luxury Home Growth Outpaces Typical Home Appreciation
The typical luxury home is currently worth about $1.62 million. Continue Reading Luxury Home Growth Outpaces Typical Home Appreciation
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 14.2% from 13.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
NAR Publishes New Resources for Post-Settlement Home Sale Transactions
Included are fact sheets on how what homebuyers and home sellers should expect after the settlement goes into effect. Continue Reading NAR Publishes New Resources for Post-Settlement Home Sale Transactions
Leonardo Ramos Named VP/CRA Officer at Provident Bank
Prior to joining Provident Bank, he served as senior vice president and sales manager with Columbia Bank. Continue Reading Leonardo Ramos Named VP/CRA Officer at Provident Bank
Guest Opinion: Cutting Federal Red Tape That Limits the Housing Market
A former HUD General Counsel offers ideas on how the reduction of federal regulation can reanimate housing development. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Cutting Federal Red Tape That Limits the Housing Market
NYC Mayor Decries ‘Jim Crowism’ Opposition to Affordable Housing
“This is not the Deep South of 1950,” said Mayor Eric Adams. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Decries ‘Jim Crowism’ Opposition to Affordable Housing
United Real Estate Merges with Dallas-Based Brokerage
United Real Estate announced the merger of its Dallas-based division with REAL Dallas Properties & Management, a union that will add 70 agents to United's Dallas operations and expanding its North Texas presence to more than 800 agents. According to the companies,...
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