New-Home Mortgage Applications Soar In January as Housing Starts Stumble
The rally in new-home demand isn’t letting up as homebuyers facing inventory challenges on the resale market turned to new...
National
Leading Index: ‘No Recession in 2024’
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. declined by 0.4% in January 2024 to 102.7, following a...
COURT REPORT: DOJ Tips Hand on Decoupling; Moehrl Case Delayed
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
Home Warranties Provide Added Level of Differentiation in Competitive Market
Above, Charles El-Moussa As the real estate market continues to change and evolve, clients look to their agent for assurances...
NAR Leader Pushes Back at ‘External Commentary Purported to Tell Our Story for Us’
In a letter entitled, “The Real Story” emailed to members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and posted to...
Matterport Launches Property Intelligence
Matterport, Inc. has launched Property Intelligence, a collection of AI-powered features that provides customers with access to automated measurements, layouts,...
January Sees a Notable Drop in Housing Starts
January saw a notable drop in housing starts across the country—dropping 14.8% from December—to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.33...
Consumer Sentiment Continues to Warm in February
Consumers' feelings continue to thaw toward the economy this winter, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan....
Opendoor Q4 Revenue, Homes Sold Plummet as CEO Looks to ‘Rescale Business’
Opendoor Technologies Inc., an e-commerce platform for residential real estate transactions, on Feb. 15 reported financial results for Q4 and...
Mortgage Mix: Rates Show Moderate Rise While Applications Pull Back
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon....
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
When clients buy a home, under-the-radar issues often involve factors beyond cosmetic appeal, which can lead to significant financial and legal problems down the line. Read more.
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