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Gannett in Partnership to Bring Real Estate Listings Across USA Today Network
Later this summer, USA Today will also launch “Homes Across America,” a photo gallery spotlighting homes across the country in a mix of styles and price ranges. Continue Reading Gannett in Partnership to Bring Real Estate Listings Across USA Today Network
Skydan Equity Partners Debuts ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
“Millions of homeowners face the stress of having to sell before buying—or risk losing out on their dream home,” said James Stillo, president and CEO of Skydan Group. Continue Reading Skydan Equity Partners Debuts ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
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Kanye West’s Former Malibu Residence Resells Less Than a Week After Being Listed
The property spans 4,201 square feet and is constructed of approximately 1,200 tons of concrete, 200 tons of steel reinforcement, and 12 massive pylons driven more than 60 feet into the sand. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Former Malibu Residence Resells Less Than a Week After Being Listed
Tiny Nebraska City Offers $50,000 Down Payment Aid to Attract Residents
Pawnee City received 115 applications between March 14-27, when its offer was made available. Continue Reading Tiny Nebraska City Offers $50,000 Down Payment Aid to Attract Residents
Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
“We’re seeing a steady increase in home buying activity, and it’s beyond what we would normally see from a seasonality perspective,” said Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending. Continue Reading Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
GTIS Partners Debuts Build-to-Rent Community Development Subsidiary
Seven additional build-to-rent communities are now underway. Continue Reading GTIS Partners Debuts Build-to-Rent Community Development Subsidiary
US Ranks Among Third Lowest Countries for Homeowners Without Mortgages
Lithuania had the highest percentage of mortgage-free homeownership. Continue Reading US Ranks Among Third Lowest Countries for Homeowners Without Mortgages
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Still Making the Same Mistakes
(This is the first weekly op-ed column from our new editor, longtime real estate and mortgage industry journalist Phil Hall.) A few years ago, I arrived home from work on a July evening and found a bright yellow square-shaped envelope in my mailbox. In handling the...
Early-Stage Homebuying Demand at Highest Level Since May
Pending sales fell 19% year-over-year in the four weeks ending March 26. Continue Reading Early-Stage Homebuying Demand at Highest Level Since May
HUD Awards $5.5 Million to HBCUs for Housing Research
“HBCUs create economic opportunity both for their students and throughout the communities they serve,” said HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge in a press statement. Continue Reading HUD Awards $5.5 Million to HBCUs for Housing Research
Realtors Say Home Staging Can Create Faster Sales with Bigger Returns
Four out of five buyers’ agents (81%) said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property’s potential. Continue Reading Realtors Say Home Staging Can Create Faster Sales with Bigger Returns
GSEs Update Deferral Policies for Mortgage Payments
The GSEs’ payment deferral policies were expanded during the pandemic. Continue Reading GSEs Update Deferral Policies for Mortgage Payments
Virginia Resort Tops List of Best Places to Buy a Beach House
Rockaway Beach, Oregon, was the sole West Coast location in the top 10, placing ninth with a cap rate of 4.7%. Continue Reading Virginia Resort Tops List of Best Places to Buy a Beach House
Nearly 14% of Renters Are Behind on Rent Payments
More than half of renters across the U.S. saw their rent increase over the past 12 months. Continue Reading Nearly 14% of Renters Are Behind on Rent Payments
Home Price Gains Continue to Slow Down in 2023
S&P Dow Jones Indices released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released today for January 2023 show that the trend of declining home price gains continued across the United States...
