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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...
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...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 26-30
Florida’s governor says no to public financing of a stadium, Iowa’s governor says yes to bringing down property taxes, and Kamala Harris says something (we’re not sure what) at an Australian real estate conference. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here...
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up by 5 Basis Points in May
The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) inched up in May by 5 basis points to 7.08%, according to new data from Trepp Inc. The overall CMBS delinquent balance this month was $42.6 billion, up from $41.9 billion in April. If defeased loans...
Report: New Apartments Sitting Vacant for Months
Nearly half (49%) of newly built apartments completed in the fourth quarter of 2024 were rented within three months, up slightly from 47% the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN), this marked the fifth consecutive quarter that...
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Greystar Begins Construction on Virginia Multifamily/Build-for-Rent Community
The first units are slated to be ready in the second quarter of 2026. Continue Reading Greystar Begins Construction on Virginia Multifamily/Build-for-Rent Community
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Claims Trump is Planning to Fire Powell
The senator offered no evidence to back her claims of an upcoming Powell ouster. Continue Reading Sen. Elizabeth Warren Claims Trump is Planning to Fire Powell
Pending Home Sales Up by 2% in February
“Despite the modest monthly increase, contract signings remain well below normal historical levels,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up by 2% in February
SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Underwritten Public Offering
SmartStop has been approved to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SMA.,” Continue Reading SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Underwritten Public Offering
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MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
The FHA delinquency rate spiked by 131 basis points to 10.81%, the highest level since the third quarter of 2021. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
NAHB: Housing Affordability Remains Near Historic Low Level
37.7% of new and existing homes sold in the fourth quarter were affordable to families earning the national median income of $96,300. Continue Reading NAHB: Housing Affordability Remains Near Historic Low Level
New Study Tracks Commercial Real Estate’s Impact on US GDP
Total construction spending was up by an estimated 5.6% in 2023 and accounted for approximately 20.6% of total GDP. Continue Reading New Study Tracks Commercial Real Estate’s Impact on US GDP
Harbor Group International Acquires Colorado Multifamily Portfolio
With these acquisitions, the company now owns 10 real estate assets in Colorado. Continue Reading Harbor Group International Acquires Colorado Multifamily Portfolio
Feds Propose Rule for Real Estate Professionals to Report Potential Money Laundering
“Predicate offenses for money laundering through real estate continue to involve domestic and transnational activity,” said the Treasury report. Continue Reading Feds Propose Rule for Real Estate Professionals to Report Potential Money Laundering
Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 3.5 points in January to 70.7, its highest level since March 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
OpenHouse.ai Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding
OpenHouse.ai’s OpenConnect platform is designed to help builders understand buyers’ needs through AI-driven personalization. Continue Reading OpenHouse.ai Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding
First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Under this program, the buyer contributes 1% and First Home Mortgage contributes 2% (up to $5,500) towards the down payment and/or closing costs. Continue Reading First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Ryan Hardiman Promoted to President of Embrace Home Loans
Hardiman joined Embrace Home Loans in 2008 as a project manager. Continue Reading Ryan Hardiman Promoted to President of Embrace Home Loans
Kurt Gatterdam Named Controller at CREC Real Estate
Prior to his role at CREC, Gatterdam served as chief financial officer at NAI Ohio Equities. Continue Reading Kurt Gatterdam Named Controller at CREC Real Estate
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