HousingWire, April 8, 2025-Logan MohtashamiIt’s a good time to brush up on the essential tools of distressed asset due diligence, says Erika Haberlen, Head of Marketing, Principal with Partner Engineering …
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Signs of a More Buyer-Friendly Housing Market Emerge for the Spring Homebuying Season
The Associated Press, April 7, 2025-Alex VeigaThis spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it’s been in recent years — as long as …
Golf’s Resurgence Has Investors Paying Top Dollar for Courses
The Business Journals, April 7, 2025-Andy MedicGolf’s unprecedented growth in recent years has created a seller’s market for courses and facilities, and investors are paying top dollar to get in …
Record Multifamily Absorption Signals Strong Start to 2025
Globe St., April 7, 2025-Kristen SmithbergApartment demand during the first quarter was well ahead of average, boosting sector fundamentals back into a more normal range, according to a RealPage analysis. …
Fed Could Make Emergency Rate Cut Next Week as Market Chaos Continues
MPA, April 7, 2025-Fergal McAlindenTraders are now expecting the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates five times in 2025 – and odds of an emergency cut are also surging as …
AVM QC Rule Impacts CES, HELOC and HEI
Home Equity Lending News, April 5, 2025-John LevonickA new rule for automated valuation models is set to reshape how depository and non-bank lending institutions oversee AVM usage on closed-end second …
Stable Mortgage Rates Meet Cautious Homebuyers
MPA, April 4, 2025-Candyd MendozaMortgage rates inched lower this week, offering potential relief to buyers entering the spring housing market. Yet, despite improved affordability on paper, economic concerns continue to …
MBA Calls On VA, Congress To Assist Veteran Homeowners At Risk Of Foreclosure
National Mortgage News, April 4, 2025The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Thursday that it will discontinue a mortgage-assistance program aimed at helping veterans avoid foreclosure. However, the …
Office Fit-Out Costs Surge Amid Inflation and Material Price Increases
Globe St., April 4, 2025-Kristen SmithbergAs the office sector works to regain its central role in the commercial real estate market, fit-out costs have increased over the past year, according …
As Mortgage Rates Continue to ‘Tick Down,’ Here’s What 4 Pros Say Will Happen Next
MarketWatch, April 4, 2025-Alisa WolfsonFreddie Mac data released Thursday shows mortgage rates dipped slightly. But what’s in store for homebuyers in the next month — and year?Click here for more