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Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity

Mortgage application activity picked up during the week ending April 10 thanks to an uptick in refinancing, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 1.8%...

Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity

by Phil Hall | Apr 15, 2026

The Refinance Index increased 5% and was 15% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity

Justice Dept. Sues New Jersey Township Over Natural Gas Ban

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2026

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Morris Township, New Jersey, over its ordinance that bans the use of natural gas, propane gas, and fuel oil infrastructure and appliances in certain new residential construction. According to the lawsuit, the...

The Beverly Hills Estates in New Partnership with Savills

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2026

The Beverly Hills Estates, a West Hollywood-based luxury real estate firms, has announced a new partnership with the London-headquartered global real estate services provider Savills. According to the companies, The Beverly Hills Estates will serve as Savills’...

APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2026

APW Avenue Group, a Los Angeles-headquartered real estate investment and development firm, has acquired The Village at Iron Blossom, a 401-unit apartment community in South Reno, Nevada, for $96 million. The property offers residences in one-, two- and three-bedroom...

News & Current Events

Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2026

Stephen Webster was indicted on Sept. 12 and arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sept. 30. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement

The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2026

“First-time buyers are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel,” said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. Continue Reading The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…

Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2026

“I don’t think we’re going to wind up with the place where we get rid of property taxes altogether on homestead or properties,” said Blaise Ingoglia. Continue Reading Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely

Exclusive News

LGI Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Community

Mar 3, 2026

Meadow Brook features a collection of 53 three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes. Continue Reading LGI Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Community

FHFA and GSEs to Cease Using Anthropic’s AI Products

Mar 3, 2026

President Trump gave all federal agencies up to six months to phase out their use of the company’s products. Continue Reading FHFA and GSEs to Cease Using Anthropic’s AI Products

Puerto Rican Privacy Groups File Lawsuit to Block FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Rule

Mar 2, 2026

Among the organizations in the plaintiffs’ coalition are the Puerto Rico Privacy Association, ViveApto Trust, and Pilar Fiduciary Services LLC. Continue Reading Puerto Rican Privacy Groups File Lawsuit to Block FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Rule

169-Unit Multifamily Community in NYC Suburb Sells for $63.7 Million

Mar 2, 2026

CBRE represented the seller, Harbor Group International LLC, and procured the buyer, JSB Capital. Continue Reading 169-Unit Multifamily Community in NYC Suburb Sells for $63.7 Million

Archie Hughes Joins Madison Capital Group as EVP

Mar 2, 2026

Hughes will support the firm’s continued distribution efforts across the southern region. Continue Reading Archie Hughes Joins Madison Capital Group as EVP

Regional Group Acquires Ottawa Office Tower

Mar 2, 2026

The 500,000-square-foot property is 100% occupied. Continue Reading Regional Group Acquires Ottawa Office Tower

Plan to Create Affordable Housing in Wales for Welsh Speakers Only is Rejected

Mar 2, 2026

An application for a new affordable housing development in Wales ran into a roadblock when organizers attempted to limit residency to Welsh-language speakers only. The BBC reports the application by Grŵp Cynefin to build 15 affordable homes in the seaside village of...