by | Jul 17, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Seattle considering a ban on unwanted real estate solicitations Seattle City councilmember Dionne Foster...
by | Jul 17, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
In May, housing construction starts bottomed-out to a six year low, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, attributed to ongoing challenges such as construction costs and high mortgage rates triggered by rising inflation. The newest monthly update, however, shows a...
by | Jul 17, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Following consumer sentiment rising in June, the latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index improved further by 9.9% in July, reaching 54.4. However, the indicator declined by 11.8% on an annual basis. The Current Economic Conditions Index rose by 15.1%...
by | Jul 16, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
As pending home sales reports suggest a slower summer market, foreclosures on homes are ticking up. Over 200,000 properties across the U.S. saw foreclosure filings in the first half of 2026, per the latest Mid-Year U.S. Foreclosure Market Report compiled by ATTOM...
by | Jul 16, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Short sales—frequently a rarity of the housing market, except for the duration of the Great Recession housing crisis—are making a bit of a comeback, according to a new report from Realtor.com®. The data, however, does not necessarily show cause for concern just yet....
by Beth McGuire | Jul 16, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Economists say renewed doubt about a resolution to the war in Iran kept Treasury yields and thus mortgage rates elevated this past week with the average 30-year hitting its highest point since August of 2025. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) rose 6 basis...