Mortgage Applications Decrease 2.3% as Interest Rates Reach High Sixes
Mortgage applications declined by 2.3% as the 30-year fixed rate increased to 6.56%, with the purchase index seeing a notable 4% drop.
Factors Influencing the Outcome of a Brokerage Sale
Selling a real estate brokerage involves complex deal structures that reflect years of hard work and dedication, making careful planning essential for success.
Equity Union’s Agent-First Model Aims to Boost Production by 2025
Equity Union achieved 5,670 closed sides in a competitive market, leading RealTrends GameChanger rankings through strong agent support and proactive legal preparation.
Mortgage Defect Rate Declines to 1.38% in Latest ACES Report
Mortgage quality control defects saw a significant decline in Q4, while lenders face rising eligibility issues linked to affordability and refinancing trends.
California Achieves New Record for Median Home Price
California's home sales persist below 300,000 for 43 months, while median prices hit a new high, signaling shifts in the housing market dynamics.
DRB Group and Sumitomo Forestry celebrate a decade of growth.
Discover how recent high-profile acquisitions by Sekisui House and Sumitomo Forestry are reshaping the U.S. homebuilding landscape and influencing market dynamics.
Down Payment Levels Reach Lowest Point in Four Years
Explore the decline in down payments as the housing market shifts towards buyers, highlighting implications for private lenders and market dynamics.
Phil Hall’s Perspective on The Wall Street Journal’s Home Building Coverage
Explore insights on how isolated incidents are affecting perceptions of the home building industry, as discussed in a recent op-ed by Phil Hall.
Research Shows Just 4.5% of Gen Z Are Homeowners
Explore the significant gap in homeownership rates between Gen Z and older generations, particularly in popular waterfront retiree destinations.
AI-Driven Data Transforms the Art and Science of Builders’ Land Acquisition
Prophetic's SiteAI streamlines parcel yield studies and zoning compliant designs, enhancing layouts and providing critical topography insights like flood zones.