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Housing Advocacy Group Sues Newsom Over Suspension of Duplex/ADU Ban in LA Wildfire Areas
Newsom did not publicly comment on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Housing Advocacy Group Sues Newsom Over Suspension of Duplex/ADU Ban in LA Wildfire Areas
Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has raised the conforming loan limit values for the one-unit mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will acquire in 2026 to $832,750, an increase of $26,250 from 2025. The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase...
Report: Home Delistings Up 28% Year-Over-Year
Nearly 85,000 home sellers took their properties off the market in September, a 28% year-over-year increase and the highest delisting level for that month in eight years, according to a new report from Redfin. Nationwide, 5.5% of all home listings were taken off the...
Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
Pending home sales in October were up by 1.9% from September and were down by a slight 0.4% from on year earlier, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). On a regional basis, month-over-month pending home sales were up in the Northeast,...
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California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
The statewide median home price ticked up 0.4% from $883,640 in September to $886,960 in October. Continue Reading California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
REMAX Finds 3.2% Year-Over-Year Rise in Home Sales
New listings were up 0.8% from October 2024 but were down by 0.5% from September. Continue Reading REMAX Finds 3.2% Year-Over-Year Rise in Home Sales
New Report Finds Nearly Half of Renters Expect to Buy a Home Within 4 Years
Experian’s report also showed roughly 60% of today’s renters have near-prime or better scores. Continue Reading New Report Finds Nearly Half of Renters Expect to Buy a Home Within 4 Years
Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
The 18-acre Hay’s Island includes an 8,684-square-foot, six-bedroom mansion built in 2010. Continue Reading Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
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eXp Realty Launches UK Commercial Division
eXp Realty now has the first agent-powered platform in the UK to offer both residential and commercial services under a single model. Continue Reading eXp Realty Launches UK Commercial Division
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 18.5% from 16.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Lincoln Property Company Acquires BL Mosher Consulting
The financial aspects of the transaction were not disclosed. Continue Reading Lincoln Property Company Acquires BL Mosher Consulting
Newmark Group Acquires Real Estate Professional Services Firm RealFoundations
“Joining Newmark is a natural next step for our firm,” said Chris Shaida, founder and CEO of RealFoundations. Continue Reading Newmark Group Acquires Real Estate Professional Services Firm RealFoundations
LivAway Suites Opens Third Utah Property
“Utah County is one of the most dynamic growth markets in the country,” said Kevin Dailey, chief operating officer of LivAway Suites. Continue Reading LivAway Suites Opens Third Utah Property
Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in August
This is up from 14.3% one year earlier and marked the highest August rate in records dating back to 2017. Continue Reading Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in August
Miami Activist Sues to Block Transfer of Land for Future Trump Presidential Library
Neither Miami Dade College nor the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis offered an immediate comment on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Miami Activist Sues to Block Transfer of Land for Future Trump Presidential Library
Placemakr Expands into Arizona Market with Pop-Up Phoenix Property
“We’re excited to be making our debut in Phoenix and continuing to grow across the Southwest,” said Jason Fudin, CEO and co-founder of Placemakr. Continue Reading Placemakr Expands into Arizona Market with Pop-Up Phoenix Property
Tenants’ Rights Group Organization Seeks Rent Freeze in Quebec
RCLALQ is also calling for an absolute cap on annual rent increases. Continue Reading Tenants’ Rights Group Organization Seeks Rent Freeze in Quebec
Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025
The top five states for all-cash sales were Mississippi (49.6%), Montana (46.0%), Idaho (45.0%), Hawaii (44.9%), and Maine (44.4%). Continue Reading Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025
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