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Existing Home Sales Freeze in August as Rates Climb
Previously owned home sales barely rose in August vs July, hampered by high mortgage rates that have since eased.
Chart: August existing home sales freeze, mortgage rates climb.
Canada’s housing market ready for buyers, first‑timers pace themselves
Lower rates, more inventory, and falling city prices open doors for first‑time buyers in 2025, yet many still delay buying.
Canada housing market ready for buyers; first‑timers pace themselves.
Calvin Harris Loses $22.5M on Hollywood Real Estate Project
Calvin Harris sues ex‑financial advisor for $22.5M theft earmarked for Hollywood mixed‑use project.
Calvin Harris loses $22.5M on Hollywood real estate project.
Economists Cautious as New Home Sales Reach Three‑Year Peak
Month-over-month jump likely overstates housing activity, says Oxford Economics lead economist Nancy Vanden Houten.
Economists analyze U.S. new home sales peak.
Bay Area Techie with Real Estate Side Hustle: Everyone Should Invest
Connie Bai builds a real‑estate portfolio for passive income, yet each purchase has been challenging.
Bay Area techie promotes real estate side hustle for investors.
Banner Real Estate Group Expands Self-Storage in St. Paul, MN
Banner Real Estate Group acquires 88,514‑sq‑ft drive‑in, climate‑controlled self‑storage at 875 Montreal Way, St. Paul.
Banner Real Estate Group expands self‑storage facility in St. Paul, MN.
New Home Sales Jump 20%+ as Falling Mortgage Rates Drive Demand
Lower mortgage rates may boost demand, but a weakening labor market could curb the effect.
New home sales surge 20% amid falling mortgage rates.
California Housing Market Bounces Back as Mortgage Rates Drop
California housing rebounds in August: lower rates lift demand, sales up 0.9%, median price rises. Get latest insights.
California homes rebound as mortgage rates fall.
Miami Sales Fall 11% in August Despite Rising Foreign Buyer Activity
Miami cooled Aug 2025 as higher borrowing costs and tight lending cut sales; inventory and demand point to a maturing market.
Miami real estate sales drop 11% in August amid rising foreign buyers.
Lehigh Valley Housing Update: Inventory Falls 13%, Prices Hold Steady
Homes in Lehigh & Northampton counties sold fast, averaging 20 days on market per Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors.
Lehigh Valley housing inventory falls 13%, prices remain steady.
Land, malls, offices: Top real estate deals of the last year
War, high rates hits billion‑shekel deals offices retail housing—led by Azrieli, Melisron, Rafael, Check Point, IKEA.
Top real estate deals: land, malls, offices last year.
Forecasters say home sales will rise nearly 10% in 2026
Mortgage rates projected to drop to 5.9% by year‑end, says Fannie Mae’s September Outlook.
U.S. home sales forecast to rise 10% in 2026.
RE/MAX Boosts Tech Future by Hiring New Talent
20‑year proptech pro joins franchisor’s C‑suite, boosting its team; adds property insight tools & AI marketing assistant.
RE/MAX hires tech talent to boost future growth.
Reffkin outlines four outcomes of a transformational deal
Compass CEO says acquiring Anywhere unlocks long‑term vision, pledges support for agents' brands, platforms, cultures.
Reffkin explains four outcomes of transformational deal during boardroom presentation.
NYC Surrounding Areas Lead in Rapid Housing Value Growth
Stacker’s Zillow‑based study reveals NY locations where buyers seek long‑term homes for high ROI.
NYC surrounding areas lead rapid housing value growth.
Mortgage rate cuts impact state real estate market
Pennsylvania median home price hit $319,250 in August, up 6.4% YoY, with rising listings and stable market.
Mortgage rate cuts boost state real estate market activity.
U.S. Home-Flipping Profits Drop to 2008 Low as Costs Rise
U.S. home flippers face profit collapse to pre‑crisis levels as rising acquisition costs squeeze margins in hot markets.
U.S. home‑flipping profits fall to 2008 lows amid rising costs.
Compass Acquires Anywhere Real Estate, Totaling 340,000 Agents
Compass gains from Anywhere’s diversified revenue streams, strengthening its title business and adding relocation services.
Compass acquires Anywhere Real Estate, adding 340,000 agents.
Visionary Developments Secures Project Financing – LA Biz Journal
Echo Park's Visionary Developments secures $46.6M for its first affordable multifamily project.
Visionary Developments secures project financing in Los Angeles.
Mortgage Rate Forecasts: Sept 2025–Sept 2026 (12‑Month Outlook)
Expert forecasts for mortgage rates Sept 2025‑26: trends, history, key drivers, and tips for buyers & refinancers.
Mortgage rate forecast chart September 2025 to September 2026.

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