Home sales in 2024 have been well below historic norms. Higher prices, higher mortgage rates and limited inventory are making for a slow market among buyers and sellers alike. Real estate investors tend to be more insulated from these dynamics, particularly from mortgage rates, as they are more likely to buy properties with cash. But…
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With a federal government shutdown looming, a coalition of 12 organizations representing the housing and insurance sectors has sent a letter to Congress, urging an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that is set to expire on Friday. “Another lapse of the NFIP will leave millions of Americans at risk and disrupt the…
Austin-headquartered Keller Williams has expanded its presence in Wisconsin. The brokerage announced this week that it has added the Milwaukee-based Houseworks Collective real estate team. The deal brings 15 agents and more than $60 million in annual sales volume to Keller Williams. Houseworks will join Keller Williams — MKE, a market center located in Whitefish…
Despite 2025 housing market predictions changing fast, there are still key themes and trends for real estate leaders to watch to best serve their clients and business. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors and upcoming speaker at the Housing Economic Summit, sat down with HousingWire’s…