The single-family rental (SFR) space has taken off since the financial crisis in 2008. Now a new segment within the SFR sector — luxury homes — is gaining steam. Point2, an international real estate search portal, analyzed its internal data, public records and other sources to determine that luxury rentals…
Continue reading →Mortgage rates rose slightly over the past week, with the U.S. economy continuing to show strength even as home sales remain tepid. According to HousingWire‘s Mortgage Rates Center, the average 30-year rate for conforming loans stood at 7.11% on Tuesday, up slightly from 7.08% one week ago. Meanwhile, the 15-year…
Continue reading →Class Valuation, one of the largest appraisal management companies (AMCs) in the country, has tapped Andrew Bough as its new chief operating officer. Bough, who most recently served as executive vice president at Valuation Connect, a subsidiary of Class Valuation, has more than 30 years of experience in the appraisal…
Continue reading →The Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) announced a partnership with Lone Wolf Technologies that will give ARMLS subscribers access to a tool designed to give agents information to guide their clients through an uncertain market. The tool — Cloud CMA —provides real-time reports, presentation tools, and other offerings that…
Continue reading →Douglas Elliman has secured a $50 million growth investment from Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Kennedy Lewis is a credit-focused alternative asset management firm. According to the release, this investment strengthens Douglas Elliman’s balance sheet and it will fuel its strategic growth and expansion. In…
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