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New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
“The US quartz industry is an American success story built by small and family-owned American businesses,” said Rupesh Shah, co-CEO of the distributor M S International. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
“The US quartz industry is an American success story built by small and family-owned American businesses,” said Rupesh Shah, co-CEO of the distributor M S International. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
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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Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Only 4% of homes have lost value since they were last sold, a smaller share than before the pandemic. Continue Reading Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
The average loan size for new homes increased from $379,107 in September to $381,404 in October. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
“As we go into next year, the mortgage rate will be a little bit better,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
“Trump has resisted, telling confidants he appreciates Pulte’s loyalty,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
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Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
He was previously general counsel at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Americas. Continue Reading Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
Housing Supply Drops to 2-Year Low
Redfin attributed the decline to sellers responding to sluggish homebuyer activity, with sales far below pre-pandemic levels. Continue Reading Housing Supply Drops to 2-Year Low
Compass Acquires Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 Billion in All-Stock Transaction
This transaction will bring together approximately 340,000 real estate professionals globally onto a shared network operating in every major US city and approximately 120 countries and territories. Continue Reading Compass Acquires Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 Billion in All-Stock Transaction
Peachtree Group Recruits Billy Gilchrist as SVP of Originations
In his new role, Gilchrist will be responsible for originating commercial real estate and hotel investments across Peachtree’s lending platform. Continue Reading Peachtree Group Recruits Billy Gilchrist as SVP of Originations
Stellar MLS in Data Access Pact with Miami Association of Realtors
. The collaboration between Florida’s two largest MLSs will expand listing visibility across Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Continue Reading Stellar MLS in Data Access Pact with Miami Association of Realtors
Developers of Manhattan’s Mixed-Use Freedom Plaza Commit to 1,080 Affordable Housing Units
The five-acre site will stretch from 38th to 41st Streets on First Avenue, just south of the United Nations headquarters complex Continue Reading Developers of Manhattan’s Mixed-Use Freedom Plaza Commit to 1,080 Affordable Housing Units
Chinese EB-5 Investors File Fraud Lawsuit Tied to Northern Marianas Casino-Resort Project
The Northern Marianas is a US commonwealth in the Western Pacific Ocean, north of Guam and roughly 3,800 miles west of Hawaii. Continue Reading Chinese EB-5 Investors File Fraud Lawsuit Tied to Northern Marianas Casino-Resort Project
Report: US Attorney Plans to Resign Under Trump Pressure for Not Bringing Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Letitia James
When a reporter asked if he would fire Siebert, Trump answered, “Yeah, I want him out.” Continue Reading Report: US Attorney Plans to Resign Under Trump Pressure for Not Bringing Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Letitia James
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Curious new legislation to encourage affordable housing, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s unlikely sense of humor, and Robert Redford’s impact on Utah real estate. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing
To prevent the shortfall from growing, the report recommended the creation of approximately 34,100 new homes per year over the next decade. Continue Reading Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing
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