Real Estate News & Insights
Mortgage Rates Creep Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of July 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Creep Up Slightly
Maine Home Sales Surged 7.31% in June
“The highest statewide for-sale inventory in 70-months (5,667) resulted in a strong sales period during June,” says Judy Oberg, 2026 president of the Maine Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Surged 7.31% in June
Beazer Homes Rejects Acquisition Offer from Dream Finders Homes
Dream Finders announced yesterday that it was putting forth an offer to buy Beazer for $25.75 per share in cash. Continue Reading Beazer Homes Rejects Acquisition Offer from Dream Finders Homes
Senate OKs Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Two Democrats, Sens. Chris Coons of Delaware and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, supported Warsh. Continue Reading Senate OKs Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Board of Governors
eXp Expands Brokerage Presence in California and Canada
The company debuted two new NextHome franchises in California and welcomed Edmonton-based Initia Real Estate into its network. Continue Reading eXp Expands Brokerage Presence in California and Canada
Report: NYC Mayor Mamdani Drops Plan for 9.5% Property Tax Hike
The property tax hike would require approval from the state government. Continue Reading Report: NYC Mayor Mamdani Drops Plan for 9.5% Property Tax Hike
Maine’s Home Sales and Prices Up in April
The median sales price statewide increased 2.72% to $410,865 from the April 2025 price of $400,000. Continue Reading Maine’s Home Sales and Prices Up in April
Blackstone Subsidiary Launches Lending Platform for Homebuilders
The new lending platform is supported by BREDS’ portfolio company, Brio Homebuilder Solutions, Continue Reading Blackstone Subsidiary Launches Lending Platform for Homebuilders
Portland High-Rise Acquired for $63 Million
The 322-unit Ladd Tower includes more than 255,000 square feet of residential space. Continue Reading Portland High-Rise Acquired for $63 Million
Walgreens Reveals Closing Chicago Store Suffered Million-Dollar Loss Amid High Theft Rates
The store had served the community for over 20 years. Continue Reading Walgreens Reveals Closing Chicago Store Suffered Million-Dollar Loss Amid High Theft Rates
Existing Home Sales Inch Up by 0.2%
The $417,700 median existing-home price for all housing types marked a 0.9% increase from one year ago. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Inch Up by 0.2%
Redfin Listings Now Include Sunscore, a Property-Level Analysis of Natural Light
Sunscore is now available on all for-sale homes listed on Redfin.com and will be available on Redfin’s iPhone and Android apps later this year. Continue Reading Redfin Listings Now Include Sunscore, a Property-Level Analysis of Natural Light
