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Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
A new data report from First American Financial Corp. (NYSE: FAF) has determined homeownership affordability is near a four-year high, although current economic tumult may create a new wave of problems. “Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August...
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
Vietnam Bank to Auction Assets of Convicted Real Estate Mogul Behind Nation’s Largest Fraud Case
The Vietnamese bank at the center of that nation’s largest fraud case is preparing to auction a portfolio of assets belonging to convicted real estate tycoon Truong My Lan. The Japan Times is reporting Saigon Commercial Bank is planning to hire an auction firm to...
Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
A total of 18,379 closed sales of single-family homes was recorded in Florida during February, up 3.9% year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales totaled 7,060, up 8.6% year-over-year. According to data from Florida Realtors, new pending sales increased...
Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes inched up by one point to 38 in March, following a revised upward one-point revision in February, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)....
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Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
Canadian Housing Starts Up During February
The year-to-date total was 31,974 units, up 5% from the same period in 2025, driven by higher starts to begin the year in British Columbia and Ontario. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up During February
Public Storage Acquires National Storage Affiliates for $10.5 Billion
The combined company is expected to have a pro forma equity market capitalization of approximately $57 billion and total enterprise value of approximately $77 billion. Continue Reading Public Storage Acquires National Storage Affiliates for $10.5 Billion
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Median Luxury Home Sale Price Reaches $1.31 Million
While active listings of luxury homes for sale increased 5.6% year-over-year in December, that marked the slowest growth since April. Continue Reading Median Luxury Home Sale Price Reaches $1.31 Million
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Calls for Freeze on Property Taxes
Stitt offered no details on how long his proposed freeze would stay in place or how the state would replace the revenue lost by a property tax freeze. Continue Reading Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Calls for Freeze on Property Taxes
Q4 2025 Report: 44.6% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich
A total of 44.6% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a data report from ATTOM. This is down from 46.1% in the third quarter and further down from the recent peak of 49.2% in the second quarter of...
CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises to 7.47%
The lodging sector’s delinquency rate recorded the largest decline of the month, falling 105 basis points to 5.56%. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises to 7.47%
Australia’s Central Bank Approves First Interest Rate Hike in 3 Years
Jim Chalmers, Australia’s treasurer, acknowledged the rate hike “will be difficult news for millions of Australians.” Continue Reading Australia’s Central Bank Approves First Interest Rate Hike in 3 Years
11North Partners Hires Ekta Patel as Chief Operating Officer
She joins 11North from Bain Capital Real Estate, where she was a director on the company’s real estate team. Continue Reading 11North Partners Hires Ekta Patel as Chief Operating Officer
Billie Eilish Gets Roasted Online for ‘Stolen Land’ Comment at Grammy Awards
“Oh, gee, this ‘stolen land’ nonsense again?” quipped Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Continue Reading Billie Eilish Gets Roasted Online for ‘Stolen Land’ Comment at Grammy Awards
Tampa Bay Rays Offer to Pay for Half of Proposed New Stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to cover at least half of the cost for the proposed stadium to be constructed on the site of Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus. The team’s offer is part of a document titled “Update on Tampa Bay Rays Ballpark Discussions” that was...
Virginia Duo Sentenced for Mortgage and Investment Fraud Schemes
Both Roberta Leigh Dawson and Edward Fitzgerald pled guilty last September. Continue Reading Virginia Duo Sentenced for Mortgage and Investment Fraud Schemes