U.S. Housing Market
Investor Activity in Home Purchasing Holds Steady
Approximately 534,000 homes were purchased by investors in 2025, a 0.7% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Investor Activity in Home Purchasing Holds Steady
Ryan Serhant Expands Brokerage to Texas
This marks the company’s 17th state since it first expanded outside of New York in 2023. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Expands Brokerage to Texas
Lennar Expands Presence into the Des Moines Market
It is unclear where the homes will be built or when construction begins and occupancy occurs. Continue Reading Lennar Expands Presence into the Des Moines Market
California Vacation Rental Property Will Accept Anthropic Stock Instead of Cash
The single-level, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home sits on 3.25 private acres and features a new pool and spa, a bocce court, and a covered deck. Continue Reading California Vacation Rental Property Will Accept Anthropic Stock Instead of Cash
Report: 29% of Homebuyers Made All-Cash Purchases
All-cash purchasing was less prevalent in the pricey West Coast markets. Continue Reading Report: 29% of Homebuyers Made All-Cash Purchases
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
A recent study from the Tax Foundation ranked North Carolina 36th highest property taxes in the nation. Continue Reading North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Real estate isn’t just a financial decision—it’s a psychological one. Only a human being can navigate both. Continue Reading AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Pre-Leasing Begins on Greystar’s New Denver High-Rise Community
In addition to the residences, The Parson will feature 4,100 square feet of ground floor retail space. Continue Reading Pre-Leasing Begins on Greystar’s New Denver High-Rise Community
Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer income-eligible seniors. Continue Reading New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
The ban follows complaints about a rented-out residence where wild parties disrupted a neighborhood. Continue Reading Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
A residential property tax hike in Boston, an investigation into Bill Pulte, and a surprise squatter in a California homeowner’s residence. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
“They’re thinking about things that we’ve all talked about in our industry,” he said. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
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