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Virginia Home Sales Up 7.4% in February
A total of 6,581 homes were sold in Virginia during February, an increase of 452 transactions from one year earlier, which created a 7.4% gain. On a month-over-month measurement, sales were up by nearly 12%. There were 7,115 pending sales in February, a 5% increase...
Virginia Home Sales Up 7.4% in February
The statewide median sales price was $410,000, up 1.6% from February 2025. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 7.4% in February
Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) and Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) announced a three-year strategic alliance designed to expand home listings. As part of this alliance, Compass’ “Coming Soon” listings will appear immediately on Rocket’s Redfin platform, with “Private...
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced it is allocating $120 million for its 2026 affordable housing programs. The program provides grant funding for homebuyer downpayment assistance, housing development...
Department of Agriculture to Move from Longtime DC HQ
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is moving out of its longtime headquarters at the South Building in Washington, DC. “More than 85% of the South Building is unoccupied and there is a $1.6 billion backlog in deferred maintenance,” said Agriculture...
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Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
The announcement comes after the company posted a 5% same-store sales decline in North America during the fourth quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
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Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for Ginnie Mae, FHA, and FDIC
Travis Hill has been serving as acting chairman since Jan. 20 Continue Reading Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for Ginnie Mae, FHA, and FDIC
Sen. Bernie Sanders Calls for Moratorium on Data Center Construction
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has called for a halt to the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data center, claiming the technology is developing too quickly and is creating environmental problems. “I will be pushing for a moratorium on the construction of data...
Wisconsin Home Sales Down 9.2% Year-Over-Year
Total listings were up 3.7% relative to their November 2024 levels. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Down 9.2% Year-Over-Year
The Agency Opens New Office in Tulsa
The Agency Tulsa will be led by Managing Partners Wyatt Poindexter and Wayne Kirby. Continue Reading The Agency Opens New Office in Tulsa
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Keller Williams Expands Global Presence to Bulgaria
Bulgaria is the eighth country where the company opened a new presence during 2025. Continue Reading Keller Williams Expands Global Presence to Bulgaria
Report: 221 Dead People in Colorado Received HUD Benefits
HUD provides approximately $440 million in federal money to the state. Continue Reading Report: 221 Dead People in Colorado Received HUD Benefits
REMAX: Home Sales Down 4.7% in November
Buyers closed on 18.5% fewer home sales from October to November and 4.7% less than in November 2024. Continue Reading REMAX: Home Sales Down 4.7% in November
Michigan Lawmaker Proposes School-Related Property Tax Exemption for Homeowners without Student Dependents
Rep. Steve Carra pointed out that approximately 72% of Michigan households do not have a child in government schools. Continue Reading Michigan Lawmaker Proposes School-Related Property Tax Exemption for Homeowners without Student Dependents


































