Real Estate News & Insights
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of Feb. 5. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Third Straight Week
America’s Housing Shortage Isn’t Just Large — It’s Uncertain, And That May Be the Bigger Risk
No one can pinpoint the exact scale of the U.S. housing shortage, yet the consequences are already shaping affordability, mobility, and economic growth. Continue Reading America’s Housing Shortage Isn’t Just Large — It’s Uncertain, And That May Be the Bigger Risk
Wider Inventory Helps Boost Virginia Home Sales
Last month saw the sale of 9,947 homes across the state, a 10.7% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Wider Inventory Helps Boost Virginia Home Sales
Alabama Records Sixth Straight Month of Rising Home Sales
Sales volume in July reached $1.51 billion. Continue Reading Alabama Records Sixth Straight Month of Rising Home Sales
Utah Files Lawsuit Challenging Federal Control Over Most BLM Land
“It is not a secret that we live in the most beautiful state in the nation,” said Gov. Spencer Cox. Continue Reading Utah Files Lawsuit Challenging Federal Control Over Most BLM Land
Jeremy Cramer Named Head of California CRE Lending at IDB Bank
Cramer was previously senior managing director at First Republic Bank. Continue Reading Jeremy Cramer Named Head of California CRE Lending at IDB Bank
Study: Homeowners Are Less Likely to Move Than Renters
Colorado had the largest share of residents who moved. Continue Reading Study: Homeowners Are Less Likely to Move Than Renters
Fannie Mae: Home Sales to Stay Weak Deep Into 2025
Mortgage rates are not forecast to go below 6% until the end of 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae: Home Sales to Stay Weak Deep Into 2025
Hyatt Acquires Standard International and Hotel Brands
With this transaction, Hyatt will form a new dedicated lifestyle group. Continue Reading Hyatt Acquires Standard International and Hotel Brands
Mortgage Application Activity Drops, Forbearance Levels Rise
The total share of loans now in forbearance increased to 0.27% as of July 31 Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops, Forbearance Levels Rise
Manufactured Housing Producer Franklin Homes Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Franklin Homes was founded in 1969 and its residences are sold through a retail network in 14 states. Continue Reading Manufactured Housing Producer Franklin Homes Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Equitable Bank Unveils Construction Loan for Canadian Homeowners Seeking Property Expansion
The new loan product will initially be available in the Greater Toronto Area, Greater Vancouver Area and Calgary. Continue Reading Equitable Bank Unveils Construction Loan for Canadian Homeowners Seeking Property Expansion














