Real Estate News & Insights
We Made Mortgage Lending Safer. Did We Make It Too Safe?
Mortgage lending is safer than it has been in decades. But as credit standards remain tight and fewer moderate-credit borrowers obtain mortgages, John G. Stevens asks whether the industry has become too good at avoiding risk. Continue Reading We Made Mortgage Lending Safer. Did We Make It Too Safe?
Foreclosure Starts Increased 10% Year-Over-Year
Nevada led the nation with one foreclosure filing for every 1,703 housing units. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Increased 10% Year-Over-Year
Florida’s New Real Estate License Activity Up 42% Year-Over-Year
However, a data report from Casa Academy determined that 43% of the 2025 cohort now has inactive license records. Continue Reading Florida’s New Real Estate License Activity Up 42% Year-Over-Year
Chicago Bears Begin Soil Tests at Potential Indiana Site for New Stadium
The Bears are focusing on moving to Hammond after Illinois lawmakers failed to pass stadium-related legislation during their spring legislative session. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Begin Soil Tests at Potential Indiana Site for New Stadium
Lowe’s Foundation Awards $8 Million in Grants to Expand Skilled Trades Education
The Gable Grants program creates and expands partnerships with nonprofits and community colleges to increase training capacity and connect more people with skilled trades careers. Continue Reading Lowe’s Foundation Awards $8 Million in Grants to Expand Skilled Trades Education
Katie Royce to Join Altus Group as CFO
Royce succeeds Pawan Chhabra, who has been CFO since January 2023 and will remain with the company into September to support an orderly transition. Continue Reading Katie Royce to Join Altus Group as CFO
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 20-24
New York City landlords fighting against their mayor’s rent freeze, a study that finds homeownership can be a relationship killer, and a tribute to a colorful San Francisco commercial property executive. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 20-24
Virginia Home Sales Up 7.6%
Last month’s median sales price climbed to $460,000, up more than 3% from June 2025. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 7.6%
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.55%
The share of mortgages in active foreclosure reached 0.53% in June, the highest level in six years, as foreclosure activity continued to normalize. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.55%
The NRP Group Unveils Orlando-Area Affordable Housing Community
The community is designed for individuals and families earning between 30% and 70% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Continue Reading The NRP Group Unveils Orlando-Area Affordable Housing Community
New Home Sales Up 1.6% in June
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $398,300. Continue Reading New Home Sales Up 1.6% in June
Florida Realtor Groups Announce Merger
The combined entity encompasses approximately 94,000 members across a five-county region of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Continue Reading Florida Realtor Groups Announce Merger
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