Real Estate News & Insights
Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
The endeavor will initially aim at major US housing markets, focusing on index movement across defined periods. Continue Reading Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
Iowa Democrats Offer Property Tax Relief Plan
A similar plan was proposed by House Democrats in the 2025 legislative session, which ended without any property tax relief being passed. Continue Reading Iowa Democrats Offer Property Tax Relief Plan
Mortgage Rates Dip, But Still Close to 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% as of March 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.94%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, But Still Close to 7%
The Best Month For Selling a House Is…
“The best time to list is when it makes the most sense for their lives,” said Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen. Continue Reading The Best Month For Selling a House Is…
Three States Have 34 of the 50 Most At-Risk County Housing Markets
The Midwest and South had the most markets considered least likely to decline. Continue Reading Three States Have 34 of the 50 Most At-Risk County Housing Markets
Q4 2023 Home Equity Up by 8.6%
The total number of mortgaged homes in negative equity decreased by 1.1% to 1 million homes, or 1.8% of all mortgaged properties. Continue Reading Q4 2023 Home Equity Up by 8.6%
Biden’s State of the Union Speech to Avoid Housing and Commercial Real Estate Challenges
The Biden agenda proposes increasing the corporate tax rate to 28% and the corporate minimum tax to 21%. Continue Reading Biden’s State of the Union Speech to Avoid Housing and Commercial Real Estate Challenges
Appeals Court Restores ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum to Chicago Ballot
Properties sold for $1.5 million or more would be forced to pay a 3% transfer tax, which is four times the current rate. Continue Reading Appeals Court Restores ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum to Chicago Ballot
Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
“We are removing a hurdle from the loan application process,” said Cyndi Danko, senior vice president and single-family chief credit officer. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Acquires Historic Kirtland Temple
“We are deeply honored to assume the stewardship of these sacred places, documents, and artifacts,” said Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Continue Reading Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Acquires Historic Kirtland Temple
HUD Allocates $10 Million in Grants to Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD said the funds will be used “to increase homeownership rates among historically underserved communities.” Continue Reading HUD Allocates $10 Million in Grants to Housing Counseling Agencies
Rick Kedzior Becomes 2024 President of the Ontario Real Estate Association
OREA also announced the election of Cathy Polan as 2024 president-elect. Continue Reading Rick Kedzior Becomes 2024 President of the Ontario Real Estate Association
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