U.S. Housing Market
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
“As we go into next year, the mortgage rate will be a little bit better,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
The median sales price in July was $450,000, down 1.1% from June. Continue Reading REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
The project is expected to be completed by August 2027. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
ALTA has also updated its Best Practices framework to help title agents better identify emerging versions of these crimes. Continue Reading ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
Two Men Sentenced for $50 Million Connecticut Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Jacob Deutsch has a prior criminal history with a wire fraud conviction stemming from an insurance fraud scheme. Continue Reading Two Men Sentenced for $50 Million Connecticut Mortgage Fraud Scheme
NAR and Brokerages Seek to Overturn Sitzer/Burnett Verdict
The plaintiffs’ attorneys argued NAR and the brokerages were “rehashing” arguments they “lost over and over again” during the trial. Continue Reading NAR and Brokerages Seek to Overturn Sitzer/Burnett Verdict
Tejon Ranch to Begin Construction on Multifamily Community
Construction will begin in late January, with the first units becoming available in the first half of 2025. Continue Reading Tejon Ranch to Begin Construction on Multifamily Community
Are Housing Inventory Levels on the Rise?
“The number of homes on the market is still low relative to pre-pandemic levels,” said Realtor.com’s Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Are Housing Inventory Levels on the Rise?
Mortgage Credit Availability Down in December to 11-Year Low
“Ongoing industry consolidation is resulting in more loan programs being removed from the marketplace,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Down in December to 11-Year Low
Landsea Homes Corp. Acquires Antares Homes for $232.2 Million
The transaction adds 2,298 of owned or controlled lots to Landsea Homes’ portfolio. Continue Reading Landsea Homes Corp. Acquires Antares Homes for $232.2 Million
RE/MAX Added 24 U.S. Offices During Q4 2023
The recent additions are a mix of eight new brokerage openings. Continue Reading RE/MAX Added 24 U.S. Offices During Q4 2023
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Elon Musk, Housing and Illegal Immigrants
There is no organized system of temporary housing for the new illegal immigrants. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Elon Musk, Housing and Illegal Immigrants
Tech Trends: Is Your Scheduling Automated? If Not, You’re Wasting Time
It’s impossible to keep up with everything without this valuable technology in your arsenal. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Is Your Scheduling Automated? If Not, You’re Wasting Time
$32 Million Property Sale Breaks Record in Tennessee
The seller was Dr. Thomas Frist Jr., the co-founder of HCA Healthcare. Continue Reading $32 Million Property Sale Breaks Record in Tennessee
