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Mortgage applications to buy a home jumped 6% last week, marking the strongest start to November since 2022, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Compared with the same week last year, demand is 31% higher. This surge comes even though the average 30-year mortgage rate rose slightly to 6.34% from 6.31%, with points increasing to … Read more

NEW YORK — A federal judge has rejected efforts to dismiss the sex trafficking case against luxury real estate brokers Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander, leaving the indictment largely intact. Judge Valerie Caproni emphasized that the alleged crimes are not just “men behaving badly.” According to the indictment, the brothers allegedly conspired to lure women … Read more

Buying your first home used to be a milestone in your early 30s. Today, the median age of first-time buyers has jumped to 40, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Welcome to the age of the “geriatric homebuyer.” Why First-Time Buyers Are Delaying Rising home prices, higher mortgage rates, and stagnant wages are … Read more

A growing wave of real estate scams is targeting older Americans, putting their homes and land at serious risk. According to the National Council on Aging, more than 79% of seniors own a home, with a median home equity of $250,000. That’s a major source of financial security — and criminals are taking notice. 🏠 … Read more

W. P. Carey, one of the largest real estate investment companies in the U.S., has added another big property to its portfolio — a 757,000-square-foot industrial distribution center in Mesquite, a fast-growing area in East Dallas. The deal was handled by JLL Capital Markets, which represented the seller, Capstar Real Estate Advisors. The newly built … Read more

The U.S. rental market is facing a new kind of crisis — one that’s not just about affordability, but authenticity. As housing costs continue to climb, a growing number of tenants are submitting fake rental applications, creating major headaches for landlords and property managers across the country. A Nationwide Problem Fueled by Technology According to … Read more

A new survey from Texas Realtors reveals that homebuyers across the state have mixed experiences when it comes to purchasing a home in 2025. In this first-of-its-kind poll, more than 350 real estate agents were asked about how their clients felt while buying homes this year. Here’s what they found: 📊 Most buyers are finding … Read more

Water isn’t just something that flows from your tap — it’s what keeps Texas real estate flowing, too. From homebuyers and builders to farmers and city developers, every property’s value depends on water. That’s why Texas REALTORS® are supporting Proposition 4, a new state amendment that will fund improvements to Texas’s aging water infrastructure. It’s … Read more