Record-Breaking Growth in Homebuyer Assistance Programs
Article Summary In Q2 2025, the number of homebuyer assistance programs surged to a record 2,554 nationwide, with 45 new initiatives launched—a 2% increase from the previous...
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June’s Modest Uptick in New Home Sales Signals Buyer Hesitation
Article Summary Sales of new single-family homes rose slightly in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000—just 0.6% above May’s figure but 6.6% below June 2024...
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Starter Home Surge Signals New Buyer Momentum
Article Summary Sales of starter homes rose 3.9% year-over-year in June, marking the highest level in two years and the 10th consecutive month of growth. Despite...
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Capital One Shuts Down Discover’s Home Equity Lending
Article Summary Capital One Financial Corp. has announced the closure of Discover’s home equity and mortgage refinance lending business following a strategic review of its...
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Housing Market Sees Inventory Growth—and Seller Frustration
Article Summary According to Realtor.com’s June Housing Trends report, active housing inventory surged 28.1% year-over-year to over 1 million listings—a post-pandemic high....
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Short-Term Rentals Face Growing Backlash from Homebuyers
Article Summary A new survey from Clever Real Estate’s Anytime Estimate reveals that 49% of Americans support banning short-term rentals in residential areas. Only 40%...
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Real Estate Agency Faces Backlash Over Incentivized Reviews
Article Summary An Australian real estate agency has drawn criticism for offering tenants a chance to win a week’s free rent in exchange for leaving a five-star Google...
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Mortgage Rates See Modest Drop Amid Market Adjustments
Article Summary Mortgage rates in the U.S. have declined slightly, offering a small relief to homebuyers navigating affordability concerns. According to Freddie Mac’s latest...
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BofA’s Head of Branches: ‘Proximity Is Still Important to People’
Article Summary Despite the rise of digital banking, Bank of America continues to emphasize the importance of physical branches in maintaining customer relationships and...
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Luxury Home Prices Climb as Pending Sales Decline
Article Summary: Luxury home prices continue to rise, reaching a near-record $1.34 million in April, marking a 6.5% increase year-over-year. However, pending sales of luxury...
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