Real Estate News & Insights
Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.9% from 19.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
San Francisco Centre, a Once-Mighty 1.5 Million-Square-Foot Mall, to Permanently Close
The property was foreclosed on in November, selling for $134 million. Continue Reading San Francisco Centre, a Once-Mighty 1.5 Million-Square-Foot Mall, to Permanently Close
Deal Announced to Sell REcolorado MLS to Private Equity-Backed LLC
The Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) and the South Metro Denver Realtor Association (SMDRA) have signed a letter of intent to sell REcolorado, their multiple listing service (MLS), to a newly formed limited liability company (LLC) backed by a private equity...
Redfin Adds Enhancements to AI-Powered Home Design Tool
Users can now access AI-powered recommendations for light renovations, furniture and decor. Continue Reading Redfin Adds Enhancements to AI-Powered Home Design Tool
Parkour Team Damaged Italian Historic Building for Online Video Stunt
Matera was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 and was crowned “European Capital of Culture” in 2019. Continue Reading Parkour Team Damaged Italian Historic Building for Online Video Stunt
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for the Biden-Trump Debate
Ten real estate-related questions for the two presumptive presidential candidates. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for the Biden-Trump Debate
Canadian Realtor Fined $3,000 for Anti-Transgender Social Media Posts
The ruling stated Murray Kurtenbach “published posts on his Facebook page perpetuating transphobia.” Continue Reading Canadian Realtor Fined $3,000 for Anti-Transgender Social Media Posts
Alabama Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
The median sales price in May fell by $23,692 to $204,184, a 10.4% year-over-year decline. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
Justin Timberlake Sells 127-Acre Tennessee Property at Discount
The singer/actor listed the property last summer for $10 million. Continue Reading Justin Timberlake Sells 127-Acre Tennessee Property at Discount
Redfin: Only 39% of Renters Can Afford a Median-Priced Apartment
During May, the $1,653 median apartment asking rent in May was $47 below its record high. Continue Reading Redfin: Only 39% of Renters Can Afford a Median-Priced Apartment
Treasury Department Rolls Out New Initiative to Increase Housing Affordability
“Given the scale of the challenge, we must and will continue to do more,” said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Continue Reading Treasury Department Rolls Out New Initiative to Increase Housing Affordability
Joe Jaeger, New Orleans Hotelier and Developer, Dies at 77
Jaeger would often describe himself as “just a plumber from the Ninth Ward.” Continue Reading Joe Jaeger, New Orleans Hotelier and Developer, Dies at 77














