Real Estate News & Insights
Ex-Florida Appraiser Sentenced to 20 Years for Bank Fraud
Armando Martinez previously pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Continue Reading Ex-Florida Appraiser Sentenced to 20 Years for Bank Fraud
MIT Museum to Receive Project Archives of Architect IM Pei
The China-born Pei graduated from MIT in 1940 with a degree in architecture. Continue Reading MIT Museum to Receive Project Archives of Architect IM Pei
Nebraska Gov. Pillen Announces $20 Million in Property Tax Relief
“As governor, fixing our broken property tax system is my top priority,” said Pillen. Continue Reading Nebraska Gov. Pillen Announces $20 Million in Property Tax Relief
A New Agent is Hired at Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage – His Wife
“Growing up in a real estate family between New York and Athens, I have always had a passion for the business,” said Mrs. Serhant. Continue Reading A New Agent is Hired at Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage – His Wife
Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index ascended by 58% from the previous week and was 70% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.30 million, an 8.5% decline from the revised July estimate of 1.42 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
The year-to-date total was 156,283, up 4% from the same period in 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court
It is unclear when the administration would take the matter to the Supreme Court. Continue Reading Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court
Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
Vieaux is currently president and chief operating officer at FinLocker, a financial fitness platform that prepares consumers to achieve and sustain homeownership. Continue Reading Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
It’s time to demand smarter regulation that protects families, encourages innovation, and keeps the American dream alive for the next generation. Continue Reading When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year












