Real Estate News & Insights
Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
At the metro level, the widest Gen Z-to-boomer divides cluster in waterfront retiree hubs. Continue Reading Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
“Down payments are falling as the housing market slowly tilts toward buyers,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
Report: Mauricio Umansky Slapped with $20,000 in Tax Liens
Prominent real estate broker and “Buying Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky was back in the spotlight, albeit for the wrong reasons – the CEO of The Agency and co-founder of the American Real Estate Association was hit with four tax liens totaling $20,000....
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 33%
The Refinance Index increased 44% from the previous week and was 22% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 33%
Housing and Real Estate Trade Groups Back Scott Turner as Next HUD Secretary
The trade organizations said Turner “understands the value of strengthening public-private partnerships.” Continue Reading Housing and Real Estate Trade Groups Back Scott Turner as Next HUD Secretary
Former Redfin Executive Adam Wiener Becomes President at Lower
Wiener gained industry prominence at Redfin, which he left in 2023 as president of real estate operations. Continue Reading Former Redfin Executive Adam Wiener Becomes President at Lower
D.R. Horton Begins Sales at New South Carolina Community
The new home community will celebrate its Grand Opening on Jan. 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Continue Reading D.R. Horton Begins Sales at New South Carolina Community
William Raveis Real Estate Launches Platform Focused on Nantucket Vacation Rental Market
CEO Bill Raveis called the platform “an invaluable resource for both renters and homeowners.” Continue Reading William Raveis Real Estate Launches Platform Focused on Nantucket Vacation Rental Market
Chris Lim Named EVP and Chief Growth Officer at RE/MAX Holdings
Lim previously served as president of Christie’s International Real Estate. Continue Reading Chris Lim Named EVP and Chief Growth Officer at RE/MAX Holdings
QXO Proposes to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply for $124.25 Per Share in Cash
Beacon did not publicly comment on Jacobs’ letter. Continue Reading QXO Proposes to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply for $124.25 Per Share in Cash
2024 Quebec Home Sales Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Across the province, the median price of single-family homes reached $450,000 by the end of 2024. Continue Reading 2024 Quebec Home Sales Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Leases for Big Lots Stores Offered for Sale
Offers for location purchases are due by Jan. 24. Continue Reading Leases for Big Lots Stores Offered for Sale













