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Realtor.com Parent Company Sues CoStar, Alleging Theft of Trade Secrets
CoStar said Move was “attempting to divert attention from its business troubles by filing a baseless suit.” Continue Reading Realtor.com Parent Company Sues CoStar, Alleging Theft of Trade Secrets
Arizona and Idaho Cities Top New Data Report ‘America’s Boomtowns’
Among the top large cities for economic growth, the study ranked Mesa, Arizona, as the leader with a 38% GDP growth between 2018 and 2022. Continue Reading Arizona and Idaho Cities Top New Data Report ‘America’s Boomtowns’
Utah’s Capital Community Bank Acquires Security Home Mortgage
SMH will become an independently operated subsidiary division of CCBank. Continue Reading Utah’s Capital Community Bank Acquires Security Home Mortgage
Tibor Hollo, a Holocaust Survivor Who Changed Miami’s Skyline, Dies at 96
“You cannot do it alone,” he said about his success in real estate development. Continue Reading Tibor Hollo, a Holocaust Survivor Who Changed Miami’s Skyline, Dies at 96
NAR’s Sitzer/Burnett Policy Changes Moved to August
Originally slated for July, the policies will now go into effect on Aug. 17. Continue Reading NAR’s Sitzer/Burnett Policy Changes Moved to August
Housing market enters recession territory. Here’s what that means
Source: Deseret News --- If you’ve been paying attention to the U.S. housing market, you’ve likely seen words like “correction” and “recession” crop up more and more. Earlier this week, National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard warned on Fox Business’...
Colorado, Utah, Idaho metros had the biggest share of sellers dropping home prices in June
Source: Fox Business --- A recent report by Redfin indicated over 25% of home sellers in three-quarters of metros tracked by the brokerage nationwide dropped their asking prices in June. In some areas, more than 60% of sellers dropped their prices which, according to...
Biggest Drop of The Week; Lowest Rates Since Early June
Source: Mortgage News Daily --- The market came into the week with a big focus on the scheduled policy announcement from the European Central Bank (ECB). While our focus remains on mortgage rates in an entirely different continent, major goings on in European markets...
Think Home Prices Are Going To Fall? Think Again
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s important to know the...
When does refinancing into a 15-year mortgage make sense?
Source: Bankrate --- Many homeowners choose to refinance from a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to a fresh 30-year equivalent. While this can lower your monthly payment, it adds extra years to the total period of time you’ll be financing your home. That means you’ll pay...
Mortgage Rates Hit 2 Week Lows
Source: Mortgage News Daily --- Thursday brought the much-anticipated policy announcement from the European Central Bank (ECB). While our focus remains on mortgage rates in an entirely different continent, major goings on in European markets almost always have an...
Can renters still become homeowners? This senator says it’s tough to see how they ‘will ever catch up’
Source: Marketwatch --- Tenants are caught between too-high rents and too-high homeownership costs, depriving them of the American Dream. That was the bleak picture lawmakers and housing experts painted of America’s renters at a congressional hearing Thursday. The...
Housing market chills as mortgage rates, prices scare buyers
Source: AP News --- NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Tomcak was looking for a home for his in-laws in the suburbs around Denver, something priced close to $450,000. Tomcak became dispirited as he lost out to investors fronting cash offers $100,000 over the asking price. Then...
Homebuyer Competition Drops to Lowest Level in Over Two Years
Source: Redfin --- The bidding-war rate dipped below 50% for the first time since the start of the pandemic in June as rising mortgage rates and inflation took a bite out of homebuyer budgets. Nationwide, 49.9% of home offers written by Redfin agents faced competition...
Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High?
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may...















