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June 5, 2026 - 02:27
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops by 37 Basis Points Year-Over-YearThe average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has dropped to 6.48%, marking a decline of 37 basis points compared to the same time last year. This move lower comes as a welcome shift for prospective...
June 4, 2026 - 10:24
Advanced Real Estate acquires San Gabriel Valley apartmentsAdvanced Real Estate has completed the acquisition of a 126-unit apartment community in Rowland Heights, located in the San Gabriel Valley. The deal was structured as a 721 exchange, a tax-deferred...
June 3, 2026 - 21:02
Homeowners are suddenly pulling their houses off the market—and this is whyThe spring selling season, traditionally the busiest time for real estate, is turning into a disaster for many homeowners. Across the country, a growing number of sellers are yanking their houses...
June 3, 2026 - 11:23
MV Realty preyed on Maryland homeowners, attorney general saysMaryland`s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against MV Realty, alleging the real estate company tricked homeowners into signing predatory loan agreements with hidden and confusing terms. The...
June 2, 2026 - 17:37
A 667-acre tract off U.S. Highway 67 could set up D-FW developmentA sprawling 667-acre property along U.S. Highway 67 is now listed for $20 million, a sale that could steer development patterns south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Known as Robinson Branch...
June 2, 2026 - 01:30
Big South Loop apartment complex trades for $104 millionA massive apartment complex in the South Loop has changed hands in a nine-figure deal, signaling a potential resurgence in the city`s multifamily investment market. The property, a large-scale...
June 1, 2026 - 12:10
Why Real Estate’s Sustainability Push Is Surviving Without WashingtonAs Washington pulls back on climate regulations, the real estate industry is finding its own reasons to go green. The shift is less about saving the planet and more about saving money. Property...
May 31, 2026 - 18:33
$7.25 Million Connecticut Estate Boasts Idyllic English Gardens—and Nearly 300 Years of HistoryA remarkable Connecticut property known as River Knoll has hit the market for $7.25 million, offering a rare blend of colonial heritage and refined landscaping. Originally constructed in 1748, the...
May 31, 2026 - 03:45
Historic DC building with highway ramp inside sells for $17MA unique piece of Washington, D.C. real estate has changed hands. The Liberty Loan Building, a historic structure in Southwest D.C. known for having a highway ramp cutting through its interior, has...
May 30, 2026 - 01:10
Billionaires Flock to Lake Tahoe’s Nevada Shore | WSJ Homes for May 29The Nevada shore of Lake Tahoe is seeing a surge of interest from the ultra-wealthy, who are drawn to its combination of natural beauty and favorable tax policies. Unlike California`s side of the...
May 29, 2026 - 03:21
NY GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman attends Israeli real estate expoOutside the venue, pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered to voice opposition to the expo and Blakeman`s involvement. Chants and signs criticized the event, which they described as promoting...
May 28, 2026 - 21:56
The $920,000 Roth IRA Trap: Why Real Estate Inside Your Retirement Account Often Goes WrongA 64-year-old couple with a $920,000 Roth IRA recently got pitched a strategy that sounds almost too good to be true. The plan: pull $185,000 out of the account, move it into a Self-Directed Roth...
May 28, 2026 - 03:45
Inside the Future of Real Estate | MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld Leadership Roundtable hosted by Levi MeyerIn a special conversation, host Levi Meyer, Director of the Levi Meyer Group with Compass, sat down with some of the leading voices shaping the future of real estate in South Florida and beyond....
May 27, 2026 - 20:35
See inside: Chicago building transformed by HGTV star Alison Victoria hits marketA historic Chicago property that was reimagined by HGTV personality Alison Victoria has officially been listed for sale. The building, located in the city`s Lincoln Park neighborhood, has been...
May 27, 2026 - 07:01
Exclusive | William Lauder Takes a $3.7 Million Loss on the Sale of His Manhattan Co-opWilliam Lauder, the executive chairman of the Estee Lauder Companies, has sold his Manhattan co-op for $21.25 million, taking a significant loss on the property. The Park Avenue apartment first hit...
May 26, 2026 - 21:50
Maryland 'Was Getting in the Way' of Affordable Housing, Governor Says in Signing New LawsMaryland Governor Wes Moore signed a package of housing bills on Thursday aimed at clearing bureaucratic hurdles for new construction, particularly near public transit stations. The new laws are...
May 26, 2026 - 00:59
Zillow data reveals costly real estate conflict of interestA new analysis of Zillow data has exposed a widespread practice in the real estate industry that could be costing home sellers thousands of dollars. The conflict of interest centers on dual agency,...
May 25, 2026 - 03:59
Coldwell Banker, Edafa, Prime Group launch PropTech for real estate startupsColdwell Banker Commercial Advantage, Edafa Venture, and Prime Group Egypt have officially launched PropTech Hub, a new investment and development platform aimed at supporting real estate...
May 24, 2026 - 06:51
San Francisco real estate buyers snap up bargain underwater lots for under $1000A trio of vacant lots in San Francisco recently sold at auction for less than a thousand dollars apiece, a price that sounds like a steal until you realize the land is completely submerged. One of...
May 23, 2026 - 23:05
Real estate stocks outperform broader marketsReal estate stocks posted a strong performance on Tuesday, outpacing the broader equity markets as investors rotated into the sector. The S&P 500 Real Estate Index Sector climbed 3.04 percent to...
May 23, 2026 - 02:36
Woman accused of posing as real estate agent to collect security deposits in Loudoun CountyA 45-year-old woman is facing charges after authorities say she pretended to be a licensed real estate agent and collected security deposits for rental properties she had no authority to lease. The...
May 22, 2026 - 03:40
Old Church Where Van Morrison and Huey Lewis Once Performed Hits the Market for $4.4 Million After Being Converted Into Stunning EstateA century-old church that once welcomed music legends like Van Morrison and Huey Lewis has been transformed into a stunning residential estate and is now on the market for $4.4 million. Originally...
May 21, 2026 - 23:26
Kiawah Market Leader, Kiawah Island Real Estate, Reports Island’s Best April Ever in 2026Brokerage reports from Kiawah Island Real Estate show that the island recorded its strongest April ever in 2026. The milestone follows a first quarter that was already the highest in the island`s...
May 21, 2026 - 03:17
Exclusive | Steven Mnuchin’s Family Lists Massive Manhattan Townhouse for $35 MillionA sprawling Manhattan townhouse once owned by the late father of former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has hit the market with a $35 million price tag. The roughly 17,600-square-foot property,...
May 20, 2026 - 03:50
Ross Gerber Says Real Estate Investing Is 'Opposite' Of Passive Income, But When You Own Dividend Stocks You Profit From A Business You Don't RunRoss Gerber, the co-founder of investment firm Gerber Kawasaki, has challenged the popular notion that real estate investing offers true passive income. In a recent statement, Gerber argued that...
May 19, 2026 - 18:13
Why Summer is One of the Most Active Season in Real EstateAs the temperatures rise, so does the pace of home buying and selling. Summer is often considered the peak season for real estate, and for good reason. While spring typically kicks off the busy...
May 19, 2026 - 02:56
Playwright's Sag Harbor haven asks $75,000 to rent for AugustFor those looking to go all the way this summer, a heavenly Hamptons rental has just hit the market. A historic Sag Harbor property, once the creative haven for a celebrated playwright, is now...
May 18, 2026 - 23:36
Google brings real estate listings back to mobile searchGoogle has quietly brought real estate listings back into its mobile search results for users in a handful of U.S. cities. The feature, which was previously removed, now relies on data from...
May 18, 2026 - 04:44
Untouched Century-Old Neoclassical Mansion Hits the Market in Pennsylvania for $2.2 MillionA grand piece of early 20th-century architecture has quietly entered the market in Pennsylvania, offering a rare glimpse into the past. Known as the Houstonia mansion, the property was originally...
May 17, 2026 - 07:35
Americans face unexpected opportunity after housing market shiftThe spring 2026 housing market is turning out to be a welcome surprise for buyers and real estate investors, according to one industry expert. After years of sky-high prices and fierce bidding wars...