US home equity has reached $35 trillion. It’s a blessing and a curse by Chris Clow for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Home equity levels among U.S. homeowners is at record levels, having hit $35 trillion, according to Federal Reserve data. But with this added wealth on paper, those holding it aren’t necessarily feeling more financially secure. This is due to the upward march of property taxes, persistently high interest rates…

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Class Valuation names Chris Flynn chief data officer by Jonathan Delozier for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Real estate appraisal management company Class Valuation has appointed Chris Flynn as its chief data officer. In the newly created role, Flynn will oversee the company’s data strategy and lead efforts to expand the use of analytics, artificial intelligence and automation in property valuation. “Chris brings a rare combination…

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Top Connecticut agent joins Coldwell Banker Realty by Jonathan Delozier for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Michele Isenberg, a top-producing real estate agent in Danbury, Connecticut, is affiliating with Coldwell Banker Realty, the company announced Wednesday. She joins the firm’s Danbury office after leaving William Raveis. According to data from RealTrends Verified, Isenberg closed 57 transaction sides for $28.6 million in sales volume in 2023,…

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