Real Estate News & Insights
Real Estate’s Next Fight Is Over Who Keeps the Homeowner Relationship
HomeServices of America’s move into mortgage servicing through Prosperity Home Mortgage points to a larger shift in housing: the battle to maintain the homeowner relationship long after the closing table. Continue Reading Real Estate’s Next Fight Is Over Who Keeps the Homeowner Relationship
Residential Property Vacancy Rate Holds Steady at 1.3%
Out of the country’s 104.6 million residential properties, 259,666 were in the foreclosure process during the third quarter. Continue Reading Residential Property Vacancy Rate Holds Steady at 1.3%
Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
The five-story development, which is now 60% leased, offers 78 apartments for households earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income. Continue Reading Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
Michael Rehaut Joins Melius Research as Managing Director and Head of Housing Research
Rehaut joins the firm from JPMorgan, where he spent the last 24 years as a senior analyst in the equity research department. Continue Reading Michael Rehaut Joins Melius Research as Managing Director and Head of Housing Research
Lynn Beckstead, Former President of SecurityNational Mortgage, Dies at 72
In 1993, the insurance company Security National recruited Beckstead to launch a new mortgage division. Continue Reading Lynn Beckstead, Former President of SecurityNational Mortgage, Dies at 72
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 10-14
Data centers are popping up in lower-income neighborhoods, fewer retail stores are shutting down, and British homebuyers are looking for air-conditioned residences. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 10-14
Seattle Bans Rental Housing Junk Fees
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections will be tasked with investigating rental agreement violations. Continue Reading Seattle Bans Rental Housing Junk Fees
American Real Estate Association Hires John Blount as Chief Lobbyist
The organization said Blount’s recruitment signals its “intent to be a strong national voice on real estate policy.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Hires John Blount as Chief Lobbyist
Better Pushes Back at Attempt by Ex-CEO Vishal Garg to Regain Control of the Company
Garg declared he would “work for $1 until Better becomes profitable.” Continue Reading Better Pushes Back at Attempt by Ex-CEO Vishal Garg to Regain Control of the Company
REMAX and Golfweek Partner on Real Estate and Lifestyles Destination
The partnership is “powered by REMAX Golf Lifestyles and the Golfweek editorial team.” Continue Reading REMAX and Golfweek Partner on Real Estate and Lifestyles Destination
Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme
The scheme involved the sale of land not owned by the sellers, who used phony identification to list the property with a real estate office. Continue Reading Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Former Atlantic City Taffy Factory to Become Mixed-Use Artists Hub
The former James Candy Company property will undergo a $20 million redevelopment to become Taffy Lofts. Continue Reading Former Atlantic City Taffy Factory to Become Mixed-Use Artists Hub














