The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 12, 2025-Clare AnsberryClaire Kerr wanted to downsize from her five-bedroom, four-bathroom house after her children were grown.Click here for more (subscription)
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Economists Now Leaning Towards September Fed Cut
National Mortgage News, Aug. 13, 2025-Brad FinklesteinWhile more economists surveyed in August by Wolters Kluwer expect the Federal Open Market Committee to cut short-term rates at its September meeting than …
Price Growth Slowing Across Most U.S. Metro Markets, NAR Data Shows
MPA, Aug. 13, 2025-Rod BolivarFewer US metropolitan areas posted home price gains in the second quarter of 2025, with growth easing compared with earlier in the year, according to the …
What Homebuyers Shouldn’t Do Before a September Rate Cut, According to Experts
CBS News, Aug. 13, 2025-Sharon WuAs the Federal Reserve prepares for its September meeting, mortgage applications have dropped, recently reaching their lowest point since May, according to the Mortgage Bankers …
Down Payment Assistance Is a Growing Tool for Home Buyers
The New York Times, Aug. 10, 2025-Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to buy a house, he laughed it off.Click here for more (subscription)
S.F. Developer Buys Federal Land in Silicon Valley, Likely to Build Housing, Retail
San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 12, 2025-J.K. DineenThe developer responsible for the trendy Springline mixed used development in downtown Menlo Park is looking to replicate that success on a bigger scale …
Quantum Computing Could Be Commercial Real Estate’s Next Big Tailwind
CNBC, Aug. 12, 2025-Diana OlickJust as artificial intelligence turned the data center sector into a gold mine, quantum computing is already ramping up to its own real estate revolution.Click here …
Fed Faces Pressure to Cut Rates After July Inflation Matches Predictions
MPA, Aug. 12, 2025-Matt SextonBetting markets still expect at least two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve the rest of 2025 after the release of the latest Consumer Price Index …
The Price Premium on New-Construction Homes Is Dissolving. New Home Prices Dropped in 30% of Large U.S. Cities Last Quarter
Fortune, Aug. 11, 2025-Sydney LakeHousing costs have surged more than 50% since the pandemic, but the traditional price gap where new-construction homes cost significantly more than existing homes has narrowed. …
Florida Condos Are Struggling. Could They Be Redeveloped?
Tampa Bay Times, Aug. 11, 2025-Rebecca LiebsonIt’s a tough time to be a condominium owner in Florida.Click here for more