U.S. Housing Market
Toll Brothers Acquires Buffington Homes of Arkansas
Founded in 2010, Buffington Homes is the largest luxury homebuilder in northwest Arkansas. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Acquires Buffington Homes of Arkansas
Mortgage Application Activity Up 8%
The FHA share of total applications remained unchanged at 18.2% from the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 8%
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 9-13
The negative impact of a neighbor’s yard on a home sale, a Seattle billionaire abruptly moves to Florida, and a department store executive vows to keep his locations open Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 9-13
Sales to Begin at Panorama Buckhead, Former Atlanta Rental Tower Turned Condominium Development
Pricing starts in the $300,000s. Continue Reading Sales to Begin at Panorama Buckhead, Former Atlanta Rental Tower Turned Condominium Development
Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
A rezoning application will require several review sessions involving Brooklyn Community Board 2, the Brooklyn borough president’s office, and the New York City Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
Bethenny Frankel Sells Connecticut Estate for $7.83 Million
The estate, known as Applejack Farm, was originally built in 1743 and was once the home for Connecticut’s governor Lowell Weicker. Continue Reading Bethenny Frankel Sells Connecticut Estate for $7.83 Million
Real Estate Investor Selling Hit Record High in 2024
Regionally, Missouri (21.2%), Oklahoma (18.7%), and Kansas (18.4%) had the highest investor buyer share in 2024. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Selling Hit Record High in 2024
Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
The Refinance Index increased 16% from the previous week and was 28% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
Canada’s RARE Real Estate Expands Into US Market
The company became a household name through the Amazon Prime series “Luxe Listings Toronto.” Continue Reading Canada’s RARE Real Estate Expands Into US Market
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
“Credit supply increased to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
Tech Trends: Efficiency Improving Platforms
This week, Tech Trends highlights four platforms designed to improve the lives of homebuyers, real estate agents and roofing professionals. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Efficiency Improving Platforms
Foreclosure Activity Down Slightly in May
Nationwide, one in every 4,009 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Down Slightly in May
California Program to Offer Mortgage Relief to Disaster Victims
Eligible homeowners will be able to apply for grants covering up to three months of mortgage payments, up to $20,000 total. Continue Reading California Program to Offer Mortgage Relief to Disaster Victims
Richard Simmons’ Hollywood Hills Estate Listed for $6.9 Million
Simmons acquired the property for $670,000 in the early 1980s when his celebrity status began to rise. Continue Reading Richard Simmons’ Hollywood Hills Estate Listed for $6.9 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 2-6
Different strategies for financing new stadiums, problematic approaches to cutting property taxes, and a misguided attempt to generate five-star online reviews. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 2-6













