Real Estate News & Insights
Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of Aug. 6, up from last week when it averaged 6.66%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
International Buyers Spent $4 Billion to Buy Homes in Texas
International buyers accounted for 2.3% of all Texas residential transactions. Continue Reading International Buyers Spent $4 Billion to Buy Homes in Texas
CoStar Group Files Amended Complaint in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
According to the updated filing, Zillow has unlawfully used more than 50,000 CoStar’s proprietary images across its sites. Continue Reading CoStar Group Files Amended Complaint in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
Two Harbors Investment Corp. to Merge with CrossCountry Mortgage
CrossCountry will also pay a termination fee of $25.4 million to UWM in accordance with the terms of its now-defunct merger agreement. Continue Reading Two Harbors Investment Corp. to Merge with CrossCountry Mortgage
Forewarn to Provide Online Safety Services for Free to Las Vegas Realtors
Forewarn’s services are available both online and through a mobile application. Continue Reading Forewarn to Provide Online Safety Services for Free to Las Vegas Realtors
Sanders and AOC Seek Moratorium on AI Data Center Construction
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act would enact an immediate federal moratorium on these facilities. Continue Reading Sanders and AOC Seek Moratorium on AI Data Center Construction
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
“Unfortunately, this month’s turmoil in the Middle East has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which in turn could impact overall affordability in the months ahead,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
238-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Building Opens in New Haven
The five-story building as 57 units, or 20% of the residences, set aside for households earning an average of 50% of the area median income. Continue Reading 238-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Building Opens in New Haven
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry: Fannie-Freddie IPO Not Happening Until at Least 2027
Burry added that the housing market was “in for a long winter” if current economic conditions remain or worsen. Continue Reading ‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry: Fannie-Freddie IPO Not Happening Until at Least 2027
Escrow Abuse in the Spotlight: What the McKenna Case Means for Real Estate Professionals
A New York real estate attorney has been sentenced for a $4.4 million escrow fraud tied to COVID-era funds. Here’s what the case means for agents, lenders, and protecting trust in every transaction. Continue Reading Escrow Abuse in the Spotlight: What the McKenna Case Means for Real Estate Professionals
Elite International Realty Launches Invite-Only Luxury Division
Signature Collection listings will be exclusive to luxury clients and will feature distinct branding and tailored marketing strategies. Continue Reading Elite International Realty Launches Invite-Only Luxury Division
Jacqueline Waggoner Named Chief Executive at Century Housing
Waggoner was previously president of the Solutions Division at Enterprise Community Partners. Continue Reading Jacqueline Waggoner Named Chief Executive at Century Housing
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