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March saw a significant downtick in privately owned housing starts, declining 11.4% from February’s revised estimate of 1,494,000 to reach a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,324,000. This comes on the heels of an 11.2% bump in housing starts in February following a 9.8% month-over-month decline in January. Privately owned housing starts were up on…

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Following the sharp sell-off in government bonds last week that pushed the 10-year treasury yield up to 4.5%, as is usually the case, mortgage rates followed suit, this week rising to their highest point in two months.  The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM)…

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Jerome E. Milko filed an antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors, saying the requirement to join local, state and national Realtor organizations is an illegal conspiracy.

Mortgage rates roar higher as uncertainty batters housing market  USA Today

Five Ways to Climate-Proof Your Home  U.S. News Real Estate

In a speech delivered at the Economic Club in Chicago April 16, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that while the economy is on relatively solid footing, “the data in hand so far suggest that growth has slowed in the first quarter from last year’s solid pace.” Powell said unemployment and inflation would likely rise,…

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The deadline for public nominations for the highest honor in luxury real estate is fast approaching. The Inman Golden I Club celebrates a commitment to excellence in a fiercely competitive market.

Recently, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) responded to the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s request for comments on a proposed rule on “ASC Enforcement Authority Regarding the Effectiveness of State Appraiser and Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Regulatory Programs.” This rule would implement a framework to govern the ASC’s enforcement…

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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Ranno as its new Senior Vice President of Education & Events. NAR stated that Ranno brings a proven track record of transforming organizations through digital innovation and a wealth of expertise in expanding markets and developing sustainable SaaS product models in the real…

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The support model, which is comprised of in-house human "client experience specialists" backed by Coldwell Banker Realty's tech stack, can handle everyday administrative tasks for agents

Tariff threats have left Americans on edge, with 24 percent of U.S. adults saying they're canceling plans to purchase a home or car due to economic fears, according to Redfin polling data released Thursday.

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As president of The Keyes Company, Florida’s largest independent brokerage, Christina Pappas leads a company that has been a beacon of innovation for nearly a century. Pappas’ leadership journey has been marked by a focus on finding solutions that streamline the real estate process for agents and homeowners alike. This commitment is evident in her…

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In recognition of Fair Housing Month, Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) has announced it is reaffirming its ongoing commitment to ensuring fair and equal access to housing for all. Through partnerships, education, advocacy and public outreach, LIBOR stated it is actively working to support inclusive communities and uphold the principles of the Fair…

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Housing starts fell 11.4 percent in March, a modest improvement from 2024, according to Census data released Thursday, with one economist describing the slump as "well below consensus expectations."

27 N.J. towns among top 101 hottest real estate markets in U.S.  NJ.com

CaixaBank finances €300m Spanish portfolio acquisition  Real Estate Capital Europe

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