Real Estate News & Insights
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Elliott pleaded guilty in November in U.S. District Court to two counts of wire fraud. Continue Reading St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Florida Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Bill for $1 Million Study on Ending Property Tax
“We know what needs to be done, so let’s just do it,” said DeSantis. “And we will do it.” Continue Reading Florida Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Bill for $1 Million Study on Ending Property Tax
Cathie Wood Praises FHFA Directive on Cryptocurrencies in Housing Policy
Wood said the FHFA directive “could bolster both crypto and housing significantly.” Continue Reading Cathie Wood Praises FHFA Directive on Cryptocurrencies in Housing Policy
Doron Netanel Named CEO at Commodore Construction
Netanel most recently served as chief financial officer with international construction company Electra USA. Continue Reading Doron Netanel Named CEO at Commodore Construction
Proposed Australian Law Would Require Disclosures on AI-Altered Listing Photos
“Being misled into visiting a property that is not suitable is frustrating for prospective tenants and may mean they miss out on other properties,” said Leo Patterson Ross, president of the Tenants Union of NSW. Continue Reading Proposed Australian Law Would Require Disclosures on AI-Altered Listing Photos
Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Seeks Property Tax Hikes in ‘Richer and Whiter Neighborhoods’
He claimed “I don’t think that we should have billionaires” because of perceived income inequality gaps. Continue Reading Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Seeks Property Tax Hikes in ‘Richer and Whiter Neighborhoods’
SEC Charges New Hampshire Developer with Defrauding Real Estate Investors
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire filed criminal charges against Robynne Alexander. Continue Reading SEC Charges New Hampshire Developer with Defrauding Real Estate Investors
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170 Million Financing for Mixed-Use Salt Lake City Complex
Post District opened in December 2023 and spans five buildings. Continue Reading Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170 Million Financing for Mixed-Use Salt Lake City Complex
Hyatt Sells Playa’s Real Estate Portfolio for $2 Billion
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the sale of Playa Hotels & Resorts NV’s real estate portfolio for $2 billion to Tortuga Resorts, a joint venture between an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners LLC and Rodina. Hyatt acquired Playa earlier this year for...
North Korea Unveils Shoreline Tourist Mecca
North Korea’s tiny tourism industry was shut down during the pandemic and only began receiving Russian tourists again in 2024. Continue Reading North Korea Unveils Shoreline Tourist Mecca
Sen. Tim Sheehy Lists Montana Estate for $10.25 Million
The property, called Bird Point, is located along 2,400 feet of protected shoreline and encompasses three residences. Continue Reading Sen. Tim Sheehy Lists Montana Estate for $10.25 Million













