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Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Q3 Real Estate Investor Purchasing Up by Only 1% Year-Over-Year
Real estate investors purchased 17% of homes sold during the third quarter, up by a scant 1% from a 16% share recorded one year earlier. According to data from Redfin, the total investor home purchases came to roughly 52,000 transactions. Investors bought 1% more...
Execution Date Set for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
The State of Georgia has announced the execution date for Stacey Ian Humphreys, who was convicted 22 years ago in the murder of two realtors. 11alive.com reports Stacey Ian Humphreys will be put to death by lethal injection on Dec. 17. This will be the state’s first...
Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly hit a new roadblock in its attempts to prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud-related charges. CNN, sourcing its information from an unnamed “person familiar with the development,” is...
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Detroit City Council Approves New 15,000-Seat Stadium
The Detroit City Council approved the proposal by the Detroit City Football Club's (DCFC) to construct a 15,000-seat stadium and other community projects in Southwest Detroit. CBS News reports the DCFC will build a 421-parking deck and 76-unit apartment building of...
New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Tens of thousands of properties could be impacted by this new tax, with most of the residences located in London. Continue Reading New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Kevin Hawkins talks about his new book “The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents.” Continue Reading Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
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Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
The company said the tool will enable agents and their clients to identify dynamics across different price points. Continue Reading Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
More than 2,000 counties now have 10 or more down payment assistance programs available for homebuyers. Continue Reading Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Pulte claimed on X that the president was “opportunistically evaluating an offering” that might be conducted “as early as the end of 2025.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
The South Metro Fire Rescue serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Continue Reading Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing
Mayor McCarty wants to see this proposal on the 2026 ballot, Continue Reading Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing
12 Religious Groups Chosen for Charlotte’s Faith in Housing Initiative
The participating religious organizations have a combined total of more than 88 acres of unused property. Continue Reading 12 Religious Groups Chosen for Charlotte’s Faith in Housing Initiative
Sales to Begin Next Month at Miami’s New Colette Residences
Pricing for the units begins at $3.3 million. Continue Reading Sales to Begin Next Month at Miami’s New Colette Residences
CoStar’s Matterport 3D Home Tours Removed from Zillow’s Platforms
Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has announced that CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) declined to renew its API agreement that enables the use of its Matterport 3D home tour on the Zillow and StreetEasy platforms. Matterport was founded in 2011 and provides a 3D digital twin...
Survey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
More than one-third (35%) of millennials citing rising housing costs as the biggest obstacle to their retirement readiness. Continue Reading Survey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
Groundbreaking for $36 Million Mixed-Use Development in South Carolina
The community will include over 650 multifamily units and encompass more than 95 acres of commercial property. Continue Reading Groundbreaking for $36 Million Mixed-Use Development in South Carolina
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