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Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low

Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low

by Phil Hall | May 19, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The typical down payment during the first quarter was $23,400, a 19% decline from one year before. According to new data from Realtor.com, this marked the fourth consecutive quarterly decline in down payments and the lowest level since 2021. And while it was above the...
Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases

Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Northeast led the nation last year with the greatest increases in median down payments while Southern and Western states recorded the most significant declines. According to new data from Realtor.com, Delaware led the nation in 2024 with a 38.6% rise in median...
Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to Real Estate Phishing Fraud Scheme

Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to Real Estate Phishing Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Jul 24, 2024 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Nigerian national pleaded guilty to defrauding homeowners and real estate professionals out of down payments in a “man-in-the-middle” email phishing and spoofing scheme. According to an announcement by the office of U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas,...

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