Annualized Bank Repossessions Rise Sharply in the U.S.

Texas, Florida and California had most foreclosure starts in May The U.S. housing market sent conflicting signals in May 2025 as foreclosure activity dipped slightly from the previous month but rose significantly compared to a year ago, according to the latest Foreclosure Market Report from real estate data provider ATTOM. A total of 35,498 U.S.…

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U.S. Office Market Experiences Historic Conversion Shift

Office Conversions Will Outpace New Construction in 2025 In a landmark shift for the U.S. office real estate market, more office space is set to be removed from inventory than added for the first time since at least 2018, according to a new report from global real estate services firm CBRE. The trend marks a…

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International Buyer Demand for U.S. Homes Upticks in Early 2025

South Florida Still Top Target; Texas Emerges as New Key Market A new report from Realtor.com reveals a modest uptick in international interest in U.S. real estate, with 1.9% of the platform’s traffic in the first quarter of 2025 coming from global home shoppers — up slightly from the same period in 2024. However, this…

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Greater Palm Beach Area Residential Sales Drop 9 Percent Annually in April

According to new data from the Miami Association of Realtors, Palm Beach County residential real estate market experienced a notable slowdown in April 2025. Total residential sales declined 9.4% year-over-year, falling from 2,568 transactions in April 2024 to 2,326 this year. Single-family home sales dipped 5.28% year-over-year, from 1,402 to 1,328, while existing condominium sales…

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Tenant Reps Offer Strategic Edge for Commercial Tenants

In today’s competitive commercial real estate market, tenants navigating the leasing process have a powerful — and often overlooked — ally at their disposal: the Tenant Representative. According to Jeff York, CEO of York Property Company in Dallas, Texas, Tenant Reps provide significant value by acting as dedicated advocates who guide tenants through every phase…

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U.S. New Home Sales Unexpectedly Surge 11 Percent in April

April new home sales was an anomaly say U.S. homebuilders New home sales in the U.S. posted a surprising gain in April 2025, defying persistent economic headwinds, elevated interest rates, and rising construction costs. According to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, sales of newly…

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U.S. Home Sales Continue Slump in April Despite Growing Inventory

High mortgage rates still hobbling the U.S. housing market According to new data released by the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales dipped again in April 2025, reflecting ongoing challenges in the U.S. housing market despite growing inventory and continued buyer interest. Completed sales of existing homes–including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops–fell 0.5% from…

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Record 45.1 Million Americans to Travel Over 2025 Memorial Day Weekend

Americans are gearing up for a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend, with AAA forecasting that 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26. The figure marks a 1.4 million increase from last year and breaks the previous travel record of 44 million, set in 2005.…

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Opportunity Zone Home Prices Surpass National Growth in Half of U.S. Markets

Median home prices rose in nearly half of U.S. Opportunity Zones in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting continued housing market momentum even in some of the nation’s most economically distressed communities, according to a new report from property data provider ATTOM. Based on ATTOM’s latest Opportunity Zones Report, 48% of the 3,120 zones analyzed…

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Spring Home Sales Sputter in U.S. as High Costs Weigh on Buyers

Housing Inventory Rises to Highest Level Since 2020 Sales of existing U.S. homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.2 million in April 2025, hitting their lowest level since October 2024, according to new data released by Redfin. The figure marks a 0.2% decline from March 2025, and a 1.1% drop year-over-year–breaking a…

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U.S. Home Sales Enjoy Largest Annual Increase in 3 Years Post Presidential Election

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported a rise in U.S. existing-home sales in the full month of November 2024. Sales increased in three major regions and held steady in the West. Year-over-year, all four regions saw sales growth. Total existing-home sales — including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops–rose 4.8% from October, reaching a…

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Miami’s Rise: From Beach Paradise to Financial Powerhouse

By Istvan Fehervari, Homebourse CEO Miami is no longer just a vacation paradise with sun-drenched beaches and luxurious nightlife. Over the last few years, the city has emerged as a financial and tech powerhouse, reshaping its identity and rapidly attracting businesses, investors, and top-tier talent from across the globe. From its low-tax environment to a…

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U.S. Housing Industry Reacts to the Federal Reserve’s Late 2024 Rate Cut

This week, the Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, marking the third consecutive cut and signaling a cautious outlook for future reductions. As widely expected by markets, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered the overnight borrowing rate to a target range of 4.25%-4.5%. This brings the rate back…

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The 2025 Investor’s Guide to Vacation Rentals: Metrics, Trends, and Top Spots

Investing in vacation rental properties should never be a prompt decision. It requires a thoughtful decision-making process to ensure that you are getting a good return on investment (ROI). There are several factors like choosing the right location, accommodating the customer’s demands, and calculating the operational costs to figure out a viable option. Moreover, you…

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U.S. Home Builders Express Optimism for 2025

Builder sentiment remained consistent at the close of 2024, as elevated home prices and mortgage rates balanced builders’ optimism about a potential improvement in the regulatory business environment by 2025. Reflecting this optimism, builders reported heightened expectations for increased sales in the coming months. In December 2024, builder confidence in the market for newly constructed…

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