Real Estate News & Insights
NAR in $52.25 Million Settlement of Tuccori Commissions Lawsuit
NAR will seek a stay in the ongoing Batton lawsuit, with the organization claiming the settlement in Tuccori is intended to release the claims in the Batton case. Continue Reading NAR in $52.25 Million Settlement of Tuccori Commissions Lawsuit
First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
his is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Continue Reading First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
Trump Commutes Sentence on Real Estate Developer Convicted in $50 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Trump offered no explanation for this action, which was issued on Jan. 15 without an official announcement. Continue Reading Trump Commutes Sentence on Real Estate Developer Convicted in $50 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Tampa Bay Rays in MOU to Build New Stadium on Hillsborough College Campus
The MOU also includes the creation of new facilities for Hillsborough College, which has 180 days to negotiate and approve a final agreement with the team. Continue Reading Tampa Bay Rays in MOU to Build New Stadium on Hillsborough College Campus
Sen. Warren Demands DOJ Records on Probe into Fed Chairman Powell
FHFA Director Bill Pulte claimed he was not involved in the DOJ’s actions, although several media reports cited him as being the instigator of the probe. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Demands DOJ Records on Probe into Fed Chairman Powell
Trump Issues Executive Order to Curb Institutional Investor Purchasing of Single-Family Homes
“My Administration will take decisive action to stop Wall Street from treating America’s neighborhoods like a trading floor and empower American families to own their homes,” said the president. Continue Reading Trump Issues Executive Order to Curb Institutional Investor Purchasing of Single-Family Homes
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
New York State Home Sales Up 2.5%
Home prices extended the streak of 29 consecutive months of rising values with a 4.2% year-over-year upswing to $440,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Up 2.5%
New Hampshire Bill Would Enable Property Tax Cap Votes Every 2 Years
New Hampshire’s property taxes are among the nation’s highest. Continue Reading New Hampshire Bill Would Enable Property Tax Cap Votes Every 2 Years
Women’s Fashion Retailer Francesca’s to Close All Stores
The chain has more than 450 stores in 45 states, with 3,400 employed as associates. Continue Reading Women’s Fashion Retailer Francesca’s to Close All Stores
Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025
December was the fifth consecutive month where annual house price appreciation remained below 1%. Continue Reading Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025














