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Real Estate Trends: Why Did Mortgage Rates Suddenly Drop?

by Third Party | Nov 21, 2022

Source: Forbes --- Key Takeaways Rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages dropped below 7% the first week of November. Rates have been moving higher for most of 2022, rising from around 3% to over 7%. More inflation and economic data needs to be released to know if...

Q&A: UW researchers find privacy risks with 3D tours on real estate websites

by Third Party | Nov 19, 2022

Source: UW News --- Virtual 3D tours on real estate websites, such as Zillow and Redfin, allow viewers to explore homes without leaving the comfort of their couch. Sometimes the homes in these tours are staged, but other times they contain evidence of current...

Blackstone Pays $2.6 Billion for Mixed-Use Tokyo Property

by Phil Hall | Dec 12, 2024

The transaction is the largest real estate investment by a foreign investor in Japan. Continue Reading Blackstone Pays $2.6 Billion for Mixed-Use Tokyo Property

New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities

by Phil Hall | Dec 12, 2024

Politicians could face fines or criminal charges if they fail to make full disclosures. Continue Reading New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities

European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates

by Phil Hall | Dec 12, 2024

The European Central Bank, Swiss National Bank and Bank of Canada each reduced rates. Continue Reading European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates

Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2024

Sun Belt markets saw the most significant declines in median rents, led by Austin (-12.4%), Tampa (-11.3%) and Raleigh (-8.4%). Continue Reading Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022

Study: Most Americans Want to Age in Their Current Homes

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2024

The majority of Americans ages 50 and older want to remain in their current homes as they age, but nearly half expect to relocate due to rising housing costs, according to AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey. The new survey polled 3,090 adults from June...