The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0 percent to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6 percent compared to last year. Continue reading
The FHFA Housing Price Index posted a 4.8 percent annual growth rate while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices showed a slightly lower increase of 4.1 percent, according to new data released Tuesday. Continue reading
Erik Van Conover, a former Nest Seekers real estate agent in New York and YouTube star, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly striking a Bartlett, New Hampshire, patrol officer with his Jeep during a traffic stop, “Daily M… Continue reading
Among those dismissed were Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid and Head of Human Resources Dionne Wallace Oakley. FHFA COO Gina Cross and HR Director Monic Matthews were placed on leave. Continue reading
As buyers cautiously reentered the market, existing-home sales rose 4.2 percent from January to 4.26 million, according to data released Thursday by NAR. Compared to last year, sales remained down by 1.2 percent. Continue reading
Privately owned housing starts rose 11.2 percent but still fell behind February 2024 activity, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) has announced a pause on accepting new Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), also known as Section 8 vouchers, which could leave thousands of residents at risk for homelessness, CBS News reported Tuesday. Continue reading
A Christie’s International Real Estate franchise in Portugal, Porta da Frente Christie’s, has built an AI-fueled bot it’s billing as the world’s first AI real estate agent. What could possibly go wrong? Continue reading
Denver-based real estate firm Flourish Collective is preparing to make history with its upcoming event, the “World’s Longest Open House,” a 72-hour nonstop showcase. Continue reading
During her Tuesday session, “Building Your Brand: Taking Control of Your Real Estate Success with Video,” Baker shared the keys to branding success as an agent, authenticity and consistency, while weaving in personal stories about her own journey. Continue reading