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Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The median home price continued to hold steady at $299,900. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The median home price continued to hold steady at $299,900. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
Tech Trends: Keeping Track of Today’s Business, Meeting Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders
This edition of Tech Trends features the state of the tenant billing software submarket, new tools focused on real estate investing and risk analysis, and real estate tech companies joining the NAR REACH program. A Growing Software Sector. The US tenant billing...
Mortgage Rates Inch Up
Mortgage rates were on the rise in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of May 15, up from last week when it averaged 6.76%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 7.02%. The...
Builder Confidence Drops, Albeit with a Significant Asterisk Attached
Builder confidence took a sizable stumble this month amid concerns of tariffs, interest rates and an uncertain economic outlook. However, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) stressed that its Housing Market Index (HMI) data was culled prior to the May 12...
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Why Working with a Mortgage Broker is the Key to Homeownership at a Better Rate
The American Dream has always been built on the foundation of homeownership. But for many Americans, securing an affordable mortgage has become a nightmare. Between rising interest rates and big banks tightening their lending standards, homebuyers are left wondering...
Ex-Central Banker Mark Carney Succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister
Under Canadian law, federal elections must be held by October. Continue Reading Ex-Central Banker Mark Carney Succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 3-7
A real estate agent gets slammed for insulting a waiter, another agent seeks to oust Los Angeles’ mayor, and a huge hole that needs to be filled. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 3-7
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FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
The updates seek to “streamline certain requirements and reduce operational challenges associated with servicing a HECM portfolio.” Continue Reading FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
Q3 Housing: Fewer Equity-Rich Homes, Less Underwater Mortgages
Only 2.5% of all residential mortgages, or one in 40, were considered seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Housing: Fewer Equity-Rich Homes, Less Underwater Mortgages
Edson Awards Honors Affordable Housing Initiatives
“Skyrocketing rents continue to burden millions of American families, even in areas once considered affordable,” said AHTCC CEO Emily Cadik. Continue Reading Edson Awards Honors Affordable Housing Initiatives
Julia Roberts Sells Her San Francisco Mansion
The five-level property was acquired by the Oscar-winner in January 2020 for $8.3 million. Continue Reading Julia Roberts Sells Her San Francisco Mansion
Green Street Acquires Britain’s Local Data Company
This is the third acquisition since 2020 for Newport Beach, California-based Green Street. Continue Reading Green Street Acquires Britain’s Local Data Company
Accurate Group Acquires Voxtur Appraisal Services
Voxtur will operate as a standalone division and retain its dedicated team. Continue Reading Accurate Group Acquires Voxtur Appraisal Services
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
The central bank pledged to “continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
Nearly One-Third of Q3 Homes for Sale Were New Construction
The 30.6% share is the highest of any third quarter on record. Continue Reading Nearly One-Third of Q3 Homes for Sale Were New Construction
Brian Devlin Named President at Non-QM Lender Arc Home
Devlin is also set to assume the role of CEO following a transition period with current chief executive, Richard Bradfield. Continue Reading Brian Devlin Named President at Non-QM Lender Arc Home
Zillow Group Acquires Follow Up Boss CRM System
The acquisition purchase price includes $400 million of initial cash consideration and up to $100 million in a potential cash earnout. Continue Reading Zillow Group Acquires Follow Up Boss CRM System
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