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NAR: Black homeownership still lags other racial groups despite highest annual increase

At the same time, Asian and Hispanic homeownership increased as well.

Real estate stocks hold firm during rough week on Wall Street

The week’s biggest real estate winner was Redfin, which saw its stock nearly double.

Is Compass acquiring HomeServices of America?

Compass is in “advanced talks” to acquire competitor HomeServices of America, per The Wall Street Journal. But the HomeServices of America CEO says it isn’t true.

GetBurbed surpasses $1 billion in lifetime team sales

GetBurbed, the @properties Christie’s International Real Estate team led by Holly Connors, has hit a milestone achievement: over $1 billion in lifetime team sales.

Matthew Cenedella named CFO for NAR

Matthew Cenedella replaces John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month after nearly 40 years with the association.

Rocket to acquire Redfin

The acquisition was described as an all-stock transaction.

CoreLogic: Home-price growth slows in January, with further deceleration possible

Falling consumer sentiment suggests potential homebuyers are wary of the short-term economic outlook and future inflation, CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp said. 

The tariffs took effect. Now what?

After a month-long delay, the 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico have gone into effect. Additionally, President Donald Trump signed an executive order increasing tariffs on imports from China to 20%.

Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes The Kim & Katie Group

The group is one of the top real estate teams in Naperville.

What looming tariffs could mean for homebuilding and the economy

Now that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are beginning to take shape, homebuilders are wary.

NAHB: Tariff worries help send builder confidence to five-month low

At the same time, builder sales expectations for the next six months posted their second-largest drop since the sentiment index started in 1985. 

NAR’s Lawrence Yun projects 6% mortgage rates and home-sales growth this year

Yun shared his predictions Monday during the Chicago Association of REALTORS’® market outlook event.

Who is new HUD secretary, Scott Turner?

Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was confirmed to the role in a 55-44 vote.

CoreLogic: Chicago posts highest U.S. home-price gain in November

After Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C., posted the greatest year-over-year gains. 

How much did it cost to build a new home in 2024?

What exactly goes into homebuilding costs, and how do those costs translate to profits for builders — and home prices for buyers?

NAR: Existing-home sales rise for third month in a row in December

The median existing-home price for all housing types in December rose 6% from its year-ago level.    

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