FEATURED REAL ESTATE NEWS
Weekly Real Estate News provides the top stories for national real estate news. Get the scoop on latest trends, find useful advice and tips for real estate agents and clients, and subscribe for free to receive weekly email updates in your inbox.
Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
The report observed that the largest municipality in every province west of Atlantic Canada recorded property tax hikes between the last two national censuses. Continue Reading Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
The report observed that the largest municipality in every province west of Atlantic Canada recorded property tax hikes between the last two national censuses. Continue Reading Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
HUD Secretary Turner: Los Angeles Rioters Forced Closure of 3 Field Offices
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner took to X with photographs showing the level of vandalism inflicted on his department’s Los Angeles office building by the rioters who have disrupted the city's downtown area and shut down the department's...
Real Estate Investor Selling Hit Record High in 2024
Real estate investors accounted for 10.8% of home sellers in 2024, a record high level, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. Last year, 13.0% of homes were bought by investors, a slight increase from 2023 but below the 2022 peak of 13.3%. On the sell side,...
Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
After three weeks of declining activity, a new boost of mortgage applications occurred during the week ending Jun 6, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume,...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Finland Passes Law Banning Russians from Buying Real Estate
Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen said, “This decision sends a clear message — we will not allow Finland to be undermined.” Continue Reading Finland Passes Law Banning Russians from Buying Real Estate
Two Illinois MLSs Team on Data-Sharing Partnership
“This is a major step toward improving real estate collaboration,” said MRED President and CEO Rebecca Jensen. Continue Reading Two Illinois MLSs Team on Data-Sharing Partnership
Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
Prices have increased for 21 consecutive months, with price appreciation peaking at 5.6% in December. Continue Reading Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA) reintroduced the bill. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Popular Articles
WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWS EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Find insights, information, tools, perspectives, and trends written by experts and published exclusively on WRE News.
RE/MAX: New Inventory Fuels 21.6% Spike in March Home Sales
Last month’s median sales price was $415,000, up 5.1% from one year earlier. Continue Reading RE/MAX: New Inventory Fuels 21.6% Spike in March Home Sales
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Louisiana Insurance Brokerage
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Continue Reading Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Louisiana Insurance Brokerage
Austin Realtors Support Plan for Smaller Houses to Boost Affordable Homeownership
The median price for home sales in the Texas capital was $540,000. Continue Reading Austin Realtors Support Plan for Smaller Houses to Boost Affordable Homeownership
Rhode Island’s Housing Secretary: Our ‘Production Rate is Too Low’
“It’s been decades in the making,” said Stefan Pryor. Continue Reading Rhode Island’s Housing Secretary: Our ‘Production Rate is Too Low’
Portfolio+ Launches Reverse Mortgage Product
The Portfolio+ platform is designed to cover all stages from origination to funding. Continue Reading Portfolio+ Launches Reverse Mortgage Product
Disneyland’s $1.9 Billion Expansion Plan Get Preliminary OK from Anaheim City Council
Disney will also allocate $30 million for affordable housing and $8 million for city parks and continuing workforce programs in Anaheim. Continue Reading Disneyland’s $1.9 Billion Expansion Plan Get Preliminary OK from Anaheim City Council
Former HGTV Star Sentenced to Four Years for Real Estate Fraud
Todd Hill appeared on the series “Flip It to Win It.” Continue Reading Former HGTV Star Sentenced to Four Years for Real Estate Fraud
Florida and California Homeowners Report Higher Level of Problems with Insurance Carriers
Increased levels of natural disaster risks have prompted many insurers to stop doing business in Florida and California. Continue Reading Florida and California Homeowners Report Higher Level of Problems with Insurance Carriers
Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5% from one week earlier and the unadjusted index was up by 6%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
Blackstone Seeks Buyer for Motel 6 Lodging Chain
G6 Hospitality, which also owns the Studio 6 brand of extended-stay hotels, operates 1,400 locations across North America. Continue Reading Blackstone Seeks Buyer for Motel 6 Lodging Chain
ABOUT WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWS
Weekly Real Estate News covers the U.S. real estate and home finance industries and is written for industry professionals. It includes weekly news, trends, analysis and profiles of industry leaders. The publication reaches 1.25 million real estate professionals and offers an unbiased look at the industry’s most important issues. The publication offers subscribers frequent email newsletters and breaking news stories as well as access to the industry’s most experienced thought leaders.
Subscribe to receive updates to your email inbox and follow WRE News on social media today!
