Real Estate News & Insights
Mortgage Rates Ratchet Higher
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.55% as of July 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Ratchet Higher
Pending Home Sales Evaporated in June
Month-over-month pending home sales declined in all four major regions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Evaporated in June
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
“As we go into next year, the mortgage rate will be a little bit better,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
“Trump has resisted, telling confidants he appreciates Pulte’s loyalty,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
There were 189,000 properties listed for sale on all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of last month, up 7.2% from October 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
Arkansas Realtors’ Group Collects 40,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
More than 60 realtors and affiliate members collected food for 18 hunger relief organizations Continue Reading Arkansas Realtors’ Group Collects 40,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
NAR Adopts 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
“NAR is rebuilding trust by executing the largest transformation in real estate history, and this Strategic Plan will be our roadmap,” said NAR CEO Nykia Wright. Continue Reading NAR Adopts 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
Report: Fed Governor’s Abrupt Resignation Linked to Stock Trading
Kugler had been working with US Government Ethics Office officials since September 2024 to resolve her violations of trading policies. Continue Reading Report: Fed Governor’s Abrupt Resignation Linked to Stock Trading
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
80% of Montana Homeowners Received a Property Tax Cut This Year
Over 235,000 Montana homeowners have claimed and received a property tax rebate. Continue Reading 80% of Montana Homeowners Received a Property Tax Cut This Year
Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
These combined costs were up 4.7% from one year ago. Continue Reading Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
LA City Council Calls for Rejection of Proposed Gondola Construction at Dodger Stadium
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez called the plan “a private development scheme disguised as transportation.” Continue Reading LA City Council Calls for Rejection of Proposed Gondola Construction at Dodger Stadium













