Real Estate News & Insights
Powell’s Exit + Market Volatility: How the Top 1% Are Handling It
As Jerome Powell’s term officially comes to an end, the housing industry immediately shifts into speculation about what comes next. Analysts began debating the future direction of interest rates, inflation, and the Federal Reserve policy, while consumers were once...
White House Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh
This marked the first time since 1987 that the White House was the setting for this ceremony. Continue Reading White House Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh
Chicago Bears Give Illinois Lawmakers More Time to Resolve Obstacles for a New Stadium
“We don’t have a set deadline, but I am confident that sometime this spring/summer, we’ll know,” said Bears President Kevin Warren. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Give Illinois Lawmakers More Time to Resolve Obstacles for a New Stadium
Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
The townhomes offer two-story, open-concept floor plans ranging from 1,343 to 1,392 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths. Continue Reading Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Vertical construction began last October, with the first units expected in April and full project completion slated for early 2027. Continue Reading First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“Fannie and Freddie are stupidly cheap…They could be a 10X and it could happen soon,” he said. Continue Reading Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future
The lawmakers also called on Acting Director Vought to complete the CFPB’s rulemakings on data collection, open banking, small-dollar lending and disparate-impact claims. Continue Reading White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future
Report: Senators Opposed to Housing Reform Bill Received Hefty Donations from Institutional Investors
The senators either declined to comment or insisted their vote was not influenced by the campaign donations. Continue Reading Report: Senators Opposed to Housing Reform Bill Received Hefty Donations from Institutional Investors
Rory Golod Named President of Growth at Compass
“My focus now is to make agents more successful,” said Golod. Continue Reading Rory Golod Named President of Growth at Compass
More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
In Miami, nearly two-thirds (62.6%) of home listings are stale, the biggest share of all the major metros. Continue Reading More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
