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Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Today’s Housing Market Has Nearly 37% More Sellers Than Buyers
Last month saw a significant supply and demand imbalance in the housing market, with an estimated 36.8% more home sellers than buyers (or 528,769 more, in numerical terms). According to data from Redfin, this marked the largest gap in records dating back to 2013....
Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
Real estate firms have overwhelmingly cited housing affordability as their greatest challenge, according to the 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms published by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The new report found 56% of real estate firms identifying housing...
Vought Aide Nominated to Run CFPB
Stuart Levenbach, an associate director in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), has been nominated by the White House to become the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The agency’s leadership position has been vacant since the start...
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The Best Day for Buying a House Is…
Buyers who close on Christmas Eve enjoyed the lowest premium above the automated valuation model. Continue Reading The Best Day for Buying a House Is…
Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
“CfA Executive Director Michelle Kuppersmith said, “It is difficult to overstate the damage wrought by Ms. Halligan’s actions.” Continue Reading Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
acancy is expected to hold at 8.2% through the end of December before easing to 7.9% by the end of 2026. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
Kansas City Chiefs Reportedly Issue RFP for Design of New Stadium
The State of Kansas has offered to finance up to 70% of a new stadium project if the team decides to cross the state line. Continue Reading Kansas City Chiefs Reportedly Issue RFP for Design of New Stadium
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FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development
Grant applications are now being accepted through Oct. 3. Continue Reading FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development
Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook; Senate Approves Miran for Temporary Fed Seat
Neither Trump nor Pulte offered an immediate comment on the court’s ruling. Continue Reading Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook; Senate Approves Miran for Temporary Fed Seat
California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
It was supported by labor unions who were pleased with the bill’s provisions regarding a mandate for union workers on the new construction. Continue Reading California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Historically, Canadians have made up the largest portion of international homebuyers in the US. Continue Reading Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Bridge Housing Launches Its First Private Equity Fund
“We are innovating every day to extend our reach and capacity to build, acquire, and redevelop affordable housing communities on the West Coast,” said Ken Lombard, president and CEO. “ Continue Reading Bridge Housing Launches Its First Private Equity Fund
Canada Creates Federal Agency Focused on Affordable Housing While Home Sales Continue to Rise
Ana Bailão, a former deputy mayor of Toronto, was named CEO of Build Canada Homes. Continue Reading Canada Creates Federal Agency Focused on Affordable Housing While Home Sales Continue to Rise
University of Alabama Renames Real Estate Program for Philanthropic Developer Rance M. Sanders
“We just see so many students who are promising, who are capable, but are struggling financially,” said Sanders. Continue Reading University of Alabama Renames Real Estate Program for Philanthropic Developer Rance M. Sanders
Graywood Developments Expands Residential Portfolio with Build-to-Rent Pipeline
As part of the move, Graywood has earmarked five residential communities under development in Toronto as rental projects, totaling approximately 3,000 units. Continue Reading Graywood Developments Expands Residential Portfolio with Build-to-Rent Pipeline
Burlington Prepares to Open 60 New Stores in 26 States
An additional three stores are going to open in Puerto Rico. Continue Reading Burlington Prepares to Open 60 New Stores in 26 States
Shohei Ohtani and Agent Seek Dismissal of Real Estate Lawsuit
The lawyers claimed Ohtani was a “victim of NIL violations.” Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani and Agent Seek Dismissal of Real Estate Lawsuit
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