FEATURED REAL ESTATE NEWS
Weekly Real Estate News provides the top stories for national real estate news. Get the scoop on latest trends, find useful advice and tips for real estate agents and clients, and subscribe for free to receive weekly email updates in your inbox.
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
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
Houston’s ‘Darth Vader House’ Sells for $3.4 Million
The Houston residence known as the “Darth Vader house” because of its resemblance to the “Star Wars” villain’s helmet has been sold for $3.4 million. KHOU.com reports the property was designed by architect for a local surgeon who was a big-time “Star Wars” fan. The...
Obama’s Former Martha’s Vineyard Rental Listed at $39 Million
Blue Heron Farm, the Martha’s Vineyard property that was the summer home of President Barack Obama and his family during his first term, has been listed for $39 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the roughly 30-acre property in Chilmark, Massachusetts, includes...
Bankrupt Canadian Retailer Hudson’s Bay to Shutter 7 Remaining Stores
The retailer Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s oldest continuously operating company, is winding down its six remaining namesake stores plus a Saks Fifth Avenue that were not included in its liquidation plans. Retail Dive reports the company declared that “a viable bid for the...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Zillow and Redfin Partner on Multifamily Rental Listings
“We believe it will increase our overall traffic,” said Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Continue Reading Zillow and Redfin Partner on Multifamily Rental Listings
Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
Multifamily lending alone is expected to rise to $361 billion this year. Continue Reading Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
Leads to Lifelong Clients: The Ultimate Real Estate Blueprint to Dominate Your Market
From Leads to Lifelong Clients Join Peter Anthony from MarketFaster.ai as he fills in for Jenn and reveals what today’s real estate clients truly want from their agents. In this video, Peter covers: The Power of Frequency – Why consistent touchpoints are crucial to...
January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,994 properties in January. Continue Reading January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Popular Articles
WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWS EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Find insights, information, tools, perspectives, and trends written by experts and published exclusively on WRE News.
CBRE Group Promotes Two to Senior Executive Spots
Chad Doellinger and Banke Odunaike have joined the CBRE Executive Committee. Continue Reading CBRE Group Promotes Two to Senior Executive Spots
HUD Debuts $85 Million Program for Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing
“We are acting to increase the supply of affordable housing,” said HUD Secretary Fudge. Continue Reading HUD Debuts $85 Million Program for Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing
Mumbai’s Luxury Home Market Sales Up 50% in First Half of 2023
Wealthy Indians, Bollywood movie stars and overseas high net-worth individuals are responsible for much of this activity. Continue Reading Mumbai’s Luxury Home Market Sales Up 50% in First Half of 2023
The Most Peaceful Place on Earth Is…
Afghanistan was named the least peaceful place in the world. Continue Reading The Most Peaceful Place on Earth Is…
Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
“Higher interest rates continue to dampen activity in interest rate-sensitive sectors,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to All-Time Low
CoreLogic noted that 14 states posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to All-Time Low
JD Power: Mortgage Servicing Customer Satisfaction Down Amid Financial Stress
Among the major servicers, Rocket Mortgage ranked the highest with a score of 686 out of 1,000. Continue Reading JD Power: Mortgage Servicing Customer Satisfaction Down Amid Financial Stress
Pending Home Sales Inched Up Slightly in June
However, on a year-over-year measurement, pending transactions were down by 15.6%. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Inched Up Slightly in June
Nearly Half of US Homes in Q2 Were Equity-Rich
Nationwide, the median home value spiked by 10% in the second quarter to $350,000, a new all-time high. Continue Reading Nearly Half of US Homes in Q2 Were Equity-Rich
Blake Giannisis Joins Hub International as North American Property Practice Leader
He most recently served as national property broking officer at Aon. Continue Reading Blake Giannisis Joins Hub International as North American Property Practice Leader
ABOUT WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWS
Weekly Real Estate News covers the U.S. real estate and home finance industries and is written for industry professionals. It includes weekly news, trends, analysis and profiles of industry leaders. The publication reaches 1.25 million real estate professionals and offers an unbiased look at the industry’s most important issues. The publication offers subscribers frequent email newsletters and breaking news stories as well as access to the industry’s most experienced thought leaders.
Subscribe to receive updates to your email inbox and follow WRE News on social media today!
