Urban Land Institute Predicts Positive Economic Changes for New Year
A new presidential term always brings change, especially when it comes to the economy. Despite the doom and gloom of...
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Existing-Home Sales Have Banner 2016, Hitting Decade High
Existing-home sales had a banner 2016, amounting to 5.45 million—an increase from 5.25 million in 2015 and a decade-high from...
Carson Approved as HUD Secretary
A Senate Committee has approved Ben Carson as Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary. President Trump nominated Carson for...
Trump Administration ‘Indefinitely’ Suspends FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Cut
The recent reduction in annual mortgage insurance premiums for Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed mortgages has been "suspended indefinitely," the U.S....
Are Higher Mortgage Rates Scaring Off First-Time Homebuyers?
First-time homebuyers are shying away from their plans to purchase this spring, according to a recently released report by realtor.com®,...
Portland, Seattle Take 2016 with Highest Home Value, Rent Appreciation
Home values hit their stride in December, clocking in at the fastest annual pace of 2016 at 6.8 percent, according...
Housing Starts Spring 11.3 Percent, Ending 2016 on High Note
Housing starts ended 2016 on a high note, beating expectations and springing 11.3 percent above the prior month's figure. Privately-owned...
Three-Peat: Mortgage Rates Dip Again
Mortgage rates dipped this week, marking a three week-streak of declines after sailing past 4 percent at the end of...
Hopes High as Home Builders Encouraged by New Administration
Home builders have high hopes for the year ahead, anticipating a solid real estate market while being encouraged by the...
HomeServices of America, Inc. Acquires Houlihan Lawrence
HomeServices of America, Inc. has acquired Houlihan Lawrence, adding the firm's 30 offices and 1,300 sales associates in the northern...
3 Ways to Boost Engagement With Selfie-Style Content
In the age of TikTok, hyper-polished, overly-produced videos are a thing of the past. Today’s most effective social media content is simple, scrappy and all you need is your phone. Read more.
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