Real Estate News & Insights
Florida Home Sales Activity Ratchets Up
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in April was $420,000, up 1.8% from the previous year. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Activity Ratchets Up
Groundbreaking for New 348-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Austin
Construction of Sanara is now underway with first units anticipated in April 2027. Continue Reading Groundbreaking for New 348-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Austin
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
The announcement comes after the company posted a 5% same-store sales decline in North America during the fourth quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Elliott pleaded guilty in November in U.S. District Court to two counts of wire fraud. Continue Reading St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Indiana Faces ‘Massive Increases in Taxes’ with Proposed Bears Stadium
“Here in Illinois, we continue to have really positive discussions with the Chicago Bears,” he stated. Continue Reading Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Indiana Faces ‘Massive Increases in Taxes’ with Proposed Bears Stadium
NYC Developer Indicted in $10 Million Fraud Scheme Expected to Plead Guilty
The guilty plea would not affect the civil lawsuit brought against him by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Continue Reading NYC Developer Indicted in $10 Million Fraud Scheme Expected to Plead Guilty
Maryland Home Sales Down Amid Inventory Shortages
The average sales price increased 3.4% year-over-year to $495,038 and the median sales price inched up by 0.5% to $410,000. Continue Reading Maryland Home Sales Down Amid Inventory Shortages
American Express to Build 55-Story HQ at World Trade Center Site
Construction will begin this spring, with completion expected by 2031. Continue Reading American Express to Build 55-Story HQ at World Trade Center Site
Memphis Notary Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Shaneika Seymore notarized multiple fraudulent quitclaim deeds which purported to transfer ownership from the true homeowners to Seymore and her co-conspirators. Continue Reading Memphis Notary Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Janitorial Worker Wanted for Stealing Checks and Embezzling from Baton Rouge Realtor
Ariel Brown is being sought on 48 counts of embezzlement and forgery for the 48 checks she allegedly stole and altered. Continue Reading Janitorial Worker Wanted for Stealing Checks and Embezzling from Baton Rouge Realtor
