Real Estate News & Insights
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
Alan Stalcup said he welcomed the SEC’s investigation, stating he and his companies were the victim of “defamatory fictions.” Continue Reading SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
Redfin: February’s New Listings Up 14.8% from Last Year
The new numbers echo a similar data report from Zillow. Continue Reading Redfin: February’s New Listings Up 14.8% from Last Year
MBA: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Up 2.8% for 2023
Agency and GSE portfolios and MBS held the largest share of total debt outstanding at $1 trillion. Continue Reading MBA: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Up 2.8% for 2023
Texas Attorney General Sues Real Estate Development for Fraudulent Practices
“Colony Ridge’s business model is predicated on churning land purchasers through a foreclosure mill,” said the lawsuit. Continue Reading Texas Attorney General Sues Real Estate Development for Fraudulent Practices
Tech Trends: A Proliferation of Pilfered Passwords
The survey revealed that 68% admitting they had to change their password across multiple accounts after their password was compromised. Continue Reading Tech Trends: A Proliferation of Pilfered Passwords
MCS Acquires Five Brothers Asset Management Solutions
Five Brothers will be integrated within MCS, with the combined entity offering property preservation, maintenance and renovation services. Continue Reading MCS Acquires Five Brothers Asset Management Solutions
Hilton Buys Graduate Hotels Brand for $210 Million
Graduate Hotels primarily focuses on markets near major colleges and universities in the U.S. and U.K. Continue Reading Hilton Buys Graduate Hotels Brand for $210 Million
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.74% as of March 14, down from last week when it averaged 6.88%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
Zillow: New Listings Up 21%
Typical home values are up from last year in all but three major metros. Continue Reading Zillow: New Listings Up 21%
The Best Market for Buying Single-Family Rentals Is…
Median three-bedroom rents are rising faster than average wages in 197 of the 341 counties analyzed. Continue Reading The Best Market for Buying Single-Family Rentals Is…
NYC’s Population Continues to Decline
Between April 2020 to July 2023, the city lost nearly 550,000 residents, which was more than 6% of its population. Continue Reading NYC’s Population Continues to Decline
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