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Illinois offers affordable entry points for first-time buyers
Illinois remains more affordable than the U.S. median as price reductions and steady absorption create openings for first-time buyers.
ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awards $105K in grants, honors late board chair
ALTA honored the late Mary O’Donnell, who worked as foundation board chair and president and CEO of Westcor Land Title Insurance Co.
CoStar economist details housing risks of extended government shutdown
Carl Gomez, chief economist and head of market analytics at CoStar Group, said the shutdown is casting a psychological shadow on housing.
Powell hints at resuming Fed rate cuts in Jackson Hole speech
Powell stopped short of committing to a 25-bps rate cut at the September meeting or providing a timeline of when a cut could occur.
Trump tells reporters he’ll fire Fed’s Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign
“What she did was bad,” the president told reporters who asked about Cook, according to reports by CNBC and Bloomberg News
ADUs could remedy America’s housing crisis, but obstacles remain
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) still need to overcome major hurdles, such as determining appraisal values and underwriting concerns.
Bright MLS, Williamsburg MLS launch data share
This data share provides Bright MLS subscribers with access to listings and buyers throughout much of Virginia.
Rising insurance costs cut into buyer affordability
Housing inventory and mortgage rates are center stage in the discussion of affordability, but what about homeowners’ insurance?
eXp Realty embraces digital twin tech to transform workflows
CEO Leo Pareja and International Director Felix Bravo said the tech is allowing for faster and smarter work across global time zones.
