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%
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
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July
Last month’s issuance grew the agency’s MBS portfolio outstanding grew to $2.99 trillion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July
Appeals Court Allows Mamdani to Continue Pied-à-Terre tax Rollout
Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to say if the Department of Justice was reviewing legal options to halt the tax from taking effect. Continue Reading Appeals Court Allows Mamdani to Continue Pied-à-Terre tax Rollout
Ballot Language for Florida’s Property Tax Amendment is Rewritten
The amendment would need the approval of at least 60% of voters to become law. Continue Reading Ballot Language for Florida’s Property Tax Amendment is Rewritten
Report: Retail Added 26.1 Million Square Feet Year-to-Date
As of July 31, the retail market had an estimated 26.1 million net addition of retail square footage, with big-box and grocery brands leading the expansion. Continue Reading Report: Retail Added 26.1 Million Square Feet Year-to-Date
Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of Aug. 13, down from last week when it averaged 6.69%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly
Multifamily Lending Volume Up 32% Year-Over-Year in 2025
The top five multifamily lenders in 2025 by dollar volume were JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo, Walker & Dunlop, Berkadia, and CBRE. Continue Reading Multifamily Lending Volume Up 32% Year-Over-Year in 2025
Chicago Bears Reiterate Focus on Indiana Stadium, But No Final Decision is Made
The team will keep its name as Chicago Bears if it relocates to Hammond. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Reiterate Focus on Indiana Stadium, But No Final Decision is Made
July’s Housing Market Had 51.3% More Sellers Than Buyers
“Buyers are dropping out faster than sellers, giving the buyers who remain more options and more negotiating power,” said Asad Khan, a senior economist at Redfin. Continue Reading July’s Housing Market Had 51.3% More Sellers Than Buyers
