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
Median Asking Monthly Rent Posts 35th Straight Month of Annual Declines
Realtor.com attributed this decline to multifamily construction outpacing demand. Continue Reading Median Asking Monthly Rent Posts 35th Straight Month of Annual Declines
Greystar Accused of Widespread Fair Housing Discrimination
Housing Rights Initiative (HRI), a national housing watchdog group, has filed complaints in six states and the District of Columbia. Continue Reading Greystar Accused of Widespread Fair Housing Discrimination
Former Lennar Co-CEO Rick Beckwitt Joins Dream Finders Homes as Co-Chairman of the Board
Beckwitt most recently served as co-CEO and co-president of Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN) before retiring in 2023. Continue Reading Former Lennar Co-CEO Rick Beckwitt Joins Dream Finders Homes as Co-Chairman of the Board
Q2 Retail Construction Activity Mostly Flat
Geographically, the Texas markets Dallas, Houston and Austin collectively accounted for just over 21% of the national pipeline. Continue Reading Q2 Retail Construction Activity Mostly Flat
Tripti Kasal Named CEO of Women’s Council of Realtors
She most recently served as senior vice president of member engagement for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Continue Reading Tripti Kasal Named CEO of Women’s Council of Realtors
Access Point Financial Names Michael Gould as CFO
Gould most recently served as senior director at Freddie Mac. Continue Reading Access Point Financial Names Michael Gould as CFO
The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…
Nine of the 10 worst cities for first-time buyers were in California. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…
NY Gov. Hochul to Sign 1-Year Moratorium on Data Center Construction
“New York will lead the way in creating the strongest standards in the nation for data center development,” said Hochul, who is seeking re-election this year. Continue Reading NY Gov. Hochul to Sign 1-Year Moratorium on Data Center Construction
Indiana Home Sales and Listings Surged During First Half of the Year
Indiana’s median sale price is up 5% year-to-date to $275,000, with June’s monthly median hitting an all-time state-level high of $290,000. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales and Listings Surged During First Half of the Year
Thomas Jefferson’s Boyhood Home Listed at $17 Million
The property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, has never been opened to the public, although private tours can be arranged. Continue Reading Thomas Jefferson’s Boyhood Home Listed at $17 Million
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