Real Estate News & Insights
Q1 Purchase Loan Origination at 12-Year Low
Refinancing activity fell 7% quarter-over-quarter to 715,818 loans, although volumes were also 24% above the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q1 Purchase Loan Origination at 12-Year Low
Gov. DeSantis Offers Property Tax Relief Proposal Ahead of Special Legislative Session
Under the governor’s plan, the first $250,000 of a homestead’s value is exempt from taxation and will be subject to a schedule for full elimination. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Offers Property Tax Relief Proposal Ahead of Special Legislative Session
LeFrak Names First Non-Family Executive in 120 Years
Silfen was previously a senior managing director in charge of acquisitions and capital markets. Continue Reading LeFrak Names First Non-Family Executive in 120 Years
Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.71 Trillion in January
Ginnie Mae issued $39.8 billion in total MBS last month, resulting in a net portfolio growth of $16.7 billion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.71 Trillion in January
NAHB Elects Buddy Hughes as 2025 Chairman
Hughes has been a member of the NAHB board of directors for more than 20 years. Continue Reading NAHB Elects Buddy Hughes as 2025 Chairman
Florida Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Five Years of Tax Evasion
Sedita Charles Cayson was found guilty last month by a federal judge of five counts of willfully failing to file his income tax returns. Continue Reading Florida Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Five Years of Tax Evasion
CFPB Drops Enforcement Action Against Four Companies
Last week, the agency dismissed an enforcement its case against the fintech lender SoLo Funds. Continue Reading CFPB Drops Enforcement Action Against Four Companies
Trump’s Picks to Run FHFA, CFPB Pledge Agency Reform
While noting the need for consumer protection, McKernan stressed the CFPB had issues that needed to be addressed. Continue Reading Trump’s Picks to Run FHFA, CFPB Pledge Agency Reform
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of Feb. 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index Sinks to All-Time Low
The Pending Home Sales Index tumbled by 4.6% to 70.6, an all-time low. Continue Reading NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index Sinks to All-Time Low
Trump Sets April 14 Deadline for Agencies to Submit Office Relocation Plans
The impact of forcing the relocation of federal workers out of the Washington market is unclear. Continue Reading Trump Sets April 14 Deadline for Agencies to Submit Office Relocation Plans
Carter Multifamily Pays $37.7 Million for Community in Florida’s Space Coast
The property was formerly known as The Palm Bay Grand and will be rebranded to Mode at Melbourne. Continue Reading Carter Multifamily Pays $37.7 Million for Community in Florida’s Space Coast
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