U.S. Housing Market
APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million
“Reno’s transformation is being fueled by world-class employers that are creating thousands of high-paying jobs,” said James R. Parks, founder and principal of APW Avenue Group. Continue Reading APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million
The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
“First-time buyers are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel,” said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. Continue Reading The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
“Our preference is to use carrots, but sticks are on the table,” Pulte said. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
The property is now being offered at $19.9 million. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Alosant Debuts Platform to Connect Builders with Homebuyers
According to the company, the new offering will present “a curated, engaging and streamlined passage to homeownership.” Continue Reading Alosant Debuts Platform to Connect Builders with Homebuyers
Koya to Roll Out FSBO Platform for Homebuyers and Sellers
Koya will launch in beta starting in California. Continue Reading Koya to Roll Out FSBO Platform for Homebuyers and Sellers
Citizens Trust Bank Unveils Down Payment Assistance Grant Program
Eligible borrowers can receive a maximum of $2,000 grant contribution at the residential mortgage loan closing. Continue Reading Citizens Trust Bank Unveils Down Payment Assistance Grant Program
New Home Sales Inched Down in February
The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $400,500. Continue Reading New Home Sales Inched Down in February
More Listings, Higher Prices in Florida’s Housing Market
The statewide inventory was up year-over-year by 36.5% for existing single-family homes and up 73.3% for condo-townhouse units. Continue Reading More Listings, Higher Prices in Florida’s Housing Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 18-22
Attacks on realtors by the Wall Street Journal and President Biden plus some unusual HUD endeavors top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 18-22
State Farm to Drop 72,000 Property Insurance Policies in California
The California Department of Insurance reacted to the news by raising concern about State Farm’s financial health. Continue Reading State Farm to Drop 72,000 Property Insurance Policies in California
Compass in $57.5 Million Settlement Over Commission Charges
HomeServices of America is the only major brokerage that has yet to announce a settlement. Continue Reading Compass in $57.5 Million Settlement Over Commission Charges
Bill Introduced to Remove Squatter Rights in New York
“We’re making sure squatters can’t take advantage of the law, that’s all we’re doing,” said Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz. Continue Reading Bill Introduced to Remove Squatter Rights in New York
Kaplan Launches Buyer Agency Professional Designation
The BAP designation requires an eight-hour live online course. Continue Reading Kaplan Launches Buyer Agency Professional Designation
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