Weekly home sales look stronger than normal, but there’s a catch
Recent housing data shows volatility due to holiday effects and an AWS outage, impacting pending sales and inventory figures.
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Tech Pulse: MLS AI debate; CoStar disputes Zillow announcement
Explore the latest real estate technology trends like Zillow’s ChatGPT integration, eXp’s AI assistant and UWM’s new broker tools.
Fannie Mae names new head of single family and acting general counsel
Fannie Mae has promoted Jake Williamson and Tom Klein to lead its single-family business and general counsel’s office, respectively.
Ohio moves to tie property tax increases to inflation
Legislators said safeguards were added to prevent local governments from cutting millage only to restore it later after raising other taxes.
From life change to top agent: James Jensen’s North Dakota story
A bold career move led Jensen to affiliate his brokerage with RE/MAX in 2015, marking a new chapter for his growing RE/MAX Now team.
Social Security COLA will increase 2.8% in 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) on Friday announced that its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will rise 2.8% in 2026. Among the 53 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits in retirement, that will translate to an additional $56 per month.
Existing home prices firmed up in September
Existing home sales show year-over-year growth as inventory stabilizes, with mortgage rates near 6% and improved market conditions.
Memo reportedly undercuts mortgage fraud allegations against Letitia James
Prosecutors reviewing the mortgage occupancy fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James determined there is evidence that undercuts the allegations against her, according to an ABC News report based on sources.
Extreme heat risks higher for affordable housing residents
The analysis found that nearly all residents in affordable housing experienced at least seven days of extreme heat alerts in 2024.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas awards $73.5M to affordable housing projects
This year’s grants will fund the construction or rehabilitation of more than 3,700 housing units across six states.