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Recent headlines might suggest a looming foreclosure crisis, but a closer look at market data reveals a different story. The reported rise in foreclosures reflects a market normalization, not a collapse, underpinned by high homeowner equity and persistently low new listings.
New York City landlords are taking the fight to Mayor Mamdani's administration, suing over a recently enacted rent freeze for stabilized units and claiming the decision process was rigged. The lawsuit marks a significant escalation in the city's ongoing housing affordability debate.
With mortgage rates remaining elevated, originators are shifting their focus to controllable factors like niche products and strategic partnerships to thrive. Discover expert tips for navigating this challenging landscape.
Real estate giant Keller Williams has strategically elevated five senior leaders to new growth roles, signaling a sharpened focus on market expansion, agent empowerment, and digital innovation across its U.S., Canadian, and commercial divisions.
U.S. pending home sales have dipped to their lowest point in three months, signalling a significant power shift from sellers to buyers in a cooling market influenced by increasing mortgage rates.
Forward-thinking real estate agents are flipping the script on open houses, inviting neighborhood residents first to build trust, generate leads, and potentially secure a faster, smoother sale for their clients.
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept in mortgage lending; it's rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for operational transformation. Industry leaders like Addy AI CEO Michael Vandi highlight how trust in AI's capabilities and strategic enterprise adoption are defining the next era of real estate finance.
A new Redfin survey reveals over half of U.S. residents oppose AI data centers in their neighborhoods, highlighting significant community pushback against the infrastructure driving the AI boom. This opposition is notably stronger than against other common developments like apartment complexes.
A partial building collapse during a Manhattan office-to-residential conversion is increasingly being attributed to contractor error rather than fundamental risks in large-scale redevelopments, potentially shifting the narrative for future projects.
Major institutional landlords, long a dominant force in the single-family rental market, are now net sellers of homes, offloading thousands more properties than they've acquired since the start of the year as a buying ban shifts market dynamics.
A new federal law, the ROAD Act, has taken effect, barring large institutional investors from acquiring additional single-family homes once their portfolios reach 350 properties. This move aims to curb investor dominance and potentially ease competition for individual homebuyers.
This summer, the U.S. housing market is trapped in a deep slump, as record-high home prices clash head-on with elevated mortgage rates, pushing affordability to historic lows and chilling buyer activity across the board.
Meridian Title Corp. has acquired an undisclosed firm, significantly expanding its Indiana presence and growing its network to 43 offices across Indiana and Michigan. This move reflects a broader trend of consolidation in the title insurance sector.
This week, we dive into the diverse real estate landscape of New York City, spotlighting distinct properties in Brooklyn's South Slope and Manhattan's Washington Heights and Flatiron District. From classic brownstones to pre-war gems and luxury lofts, NYC offers a spectrum for every serious buyer.
Unexpectedly weak June inflation data is casting serious doubt on the Federal Reserve's plans for a July rate hike, a development that could offer a much-needed reprieve for the strained housing market.
REMAX executive Chris Lim is stepping into a pivotal board role at the American Real Estate Association (ARA), aiming to fortify the industry through enhanced agent education and robust advocacy.
A recent J.P. Morgan survey highlights a widespread desire among retirement savers for simpler financial planning. This quest for an 'easy button' has profound implications for future housing choices, affordability, and the real estate market.
In a significant move, loanDepot has urged a California federal judge to dismiss a complaint from rival West Capital Lending, arguing WCL lacks standing and evidence of harm under the Truth in Lending Act.
Fidelis has successfully closed a $191.5 million Residential Transition Lending (RTL) securitization, injecting fresh capital into the short-term real estate investment market. This move signals robust investor confidence and provides crucial liquidity for fix-and-flip projects nationwide.
A proposed $100 million Southern California Rebuild Fund showcases how persistent advocacy can bridge critical financing gaps for wildfire victims, transforming policy from abstract ideas into tangible relief.
June's ultra-luxury home sales saw Florida's beachfront and coastal California properties dominate, with a $71 million Manalapan estate leading the charge, underscoring enduring demand for prime coastal real estate.
In Texas's booming real estate market, artificial intelligence is proving to be a game-changer for land acquisition, but only for those who already possess deep market knowledge and robust data infrastructure. AI amplifies expertise, rather than creating it, pushing the advantage to highly systemized homebuilders.
The U.S. housing market is showing signs of cooling as pending home sales recorded their first weekly decline in a month, largely driven by buyers grappling with elevated mortgage rates and soaring home prices. This retreat also saw new listings hit their lowest point in over two years, indicating a broader market slowdown.
North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) has appointed Joey Bandemer as its new VP of Data Governance, signaling a major strategic push to consolidate and enhance data quality and compliance across its extensive operations. This move aims to replace the functions of 13 separate associations by late 2026, promising a more unified data ecosystem for the region.
