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Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs
The median asking rent in New York accounted for 55% of a typical household income in the second quarter of 2025, nearly 10% above the 44.5% national median in the for-sale market and more than double the recent share for typical renters nationwide. According to a new...
Case-Shiller: Home Price Momentum Continues to Slow
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller US National Home Price NSA Index reported a 2.3% annual return for May, down from a 2.7% annual gain in the previous month. The 10-City Composite saw an annual increase of 3.4%, down from a 4.1% annual increase in the previous month,...
Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
Wesley LePatner, who became CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) in January, was killed by a gunman in yesterday’s shooting rampage at the 345 Park Avenue office tower in Midtown Manhattan. She was 43. LePatner succeeded the retiring Frank Cohen at the...
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Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
“The balance of power in the US housing market has shifted toward buyers,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. Continue Reading Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
South Dakota Businessman Pledges to End Property Taxes in Run for Governor
Toby Doeden is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 race. Continue Reading South Dakota Businessman Pledges to End Property Taxes in Run for Governor
Missouri to Hold Special Legislative Session on Funding Kansas City’s Stadiums
The special session begins June 2. Continue Reading Missouri to Hold Special Legislative Session on Funding Kansas City’s Stadiums
Nuveen Launches 1031 Real Estate Exchange Platform
The new platform is structured as an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust (UPREIT) program. Continue Reading Nuveen Launches 1031 Real Estate Exchange Platform
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 3-7
This week’s Hits and Misses: State legislatures fighting against property taxes, a California restaurant chain closing eateries and a stock market for Texas. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 3-7
Housing Economists Offer Mixed Views of Latest Jobs Report
Two economists cited the uneven nature of how the job growth was achieved. Continue Reading Housing Economists Offer Mixed Views of Latest Jobs Report
Canada Invests $1.5 Billion into Co-op Housing Program
Housing Minister Sean Fraser said that “co-operative housing is able to keep housing affordable for the long term.” Continue Reading Canada Invests $1.5 Billion into Co-op Housing Program
Hoax Letters Claim Biden is Seizing Private Property for Migrant Housing
The letters outlined how residents needed to reconfigure their property to shelter the illegals. Continue Reading Hoax Letters Claim Biden is Seizing Private Property for Migrant Housing
Q1 Home Equity Levels Up 9.6%
The total number of mortgaged homes in negative equity decreased on a year-over-year basis by 2.1%. Continue Reading Q1 Home Equity Levels Up 9.6%
Homebuying Sentiment Survey Drops to New Low
Only 14% of consumers polled for the survey felt this is a good time to buy a home, Continue Reading Homebuying Sentiment Survey Drops to New Low
Mortgage Credit Availability Inches Up
“The overall supply of mortgage credit is still close to 2012 lows,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inches Up
Boston-Area Shopping Center Sells for $86 Million
Colony Place has more than 50 stores and is 94% leased. Continue Reading Boston-Area Shopping Center Sells for $86 Million
San Francisco’s ‘Full House’ Site Listed for $6.5 Million
The Pacific Heights property was acquired by the show’s creator, Jeff Franklin, for $4 million in 2016. Continue Reading San Francisco’s ‘Full House’ Site Listed for $6.5 Million
Mortgage Rates Slide to Just Under 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.99% as of June 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Slide to Just Under 7%
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