Real Estate News & Insights
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% as of June 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
Ginnie Mae Issued $54.9 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During May
May’s issuance brings the agency’s MBS portfolio outstanding to $2.95 trillion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Issued $54.9 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During May
Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The new mortgages will be originated and serviced by Better, with Bitcoin and USDC pledges powered by Coinbase. Continue Reading Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
The new criminal referrals follow the Trump administration’s failed efforts to secure a mortgage fraud indictment against James. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
DC Office Building Sold for $24 Million, Will Become Rental Housing
“The entire thing needs to be gutted on the inside,” said Hossein Fateh, Dalian Development’s founder and CEO. Continue Reading DC Office Building Sold for $24 Million, Will Become Rental Housing
RE/MAX in $8.5 Million Settlement of Batton Lawsuit
The settlement does not require the company to admit liability. Continue Reading RE/MAX in $8.5 Million Settlement of Batton Lawsuit
Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director
“He’s exactly the kind of leader you want in the room when you’re rebuilding housing finance,” said Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of Better. Continue Reading Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director
Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Landmark will pursue both ground-up development and acquisition opportunities through partnerships. Continue Reading Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
A total of 35,000 foreclosure starts were recorded last month, down 16% from January but up 7% from February 2025. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
“We believe the single-family rental market represents one of the most compelling opportunities in real estate today,” said Appreciation Homes’ Stephen Satterfield. Continue Reading Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
Nautilus 220, Luxury Mixed-Use Development, Opens in Florida’s Palm Beach County
Nautilus 220 features 330 condominium residences in two 24-story towers. Continue Reading Nautilus 220, Luxury Mixed-Use Development, Opens in Florida’s Palm Beach County
NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches Expedited Process to Approve Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land
The city’s Department of Housing and Preservation Development will pre-qualify affordable housing builders and shorten the pre-development RFP process by eight months for certain projects, Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches Expedited Process to Approve Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land













