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MBA: New-home mortgage applications fall in October

The pace of new single-family home sales, meanwhile, fell 6.1% from September to 598,000. 

FHA allows borrowers to obtain private flood insurance

In the wake of this new rule, FHA borrowers will have a choice between federal flood insurance and private flood insurance.

Taylor Morrison launches Yardly build-to-rent brand

The brand will specialize in cottage-style homes with private backyards. 

NAR: Existing-home sales fall again in October as prices continue to rise

The median existing-home price rose for the 128th month in a row, extending its record-breaking streak of increases. 

Miami Beach ZIP code 33109 named one of the priciest in the nation for real estate

From January through October of this year, the Fisher Island ZIP code had a median home sale price of $5.2 million, fourth-highest in the nation.

Housing starts slow in October but remain elevated

The number of homes under construction rose during the month, as homebuilders continued to work through a large backlog of homes. 

MBA: Mortgage applications rebound on lower rates

The largest single-week decline in conventional mortgage rates since July brought the first increase in home-loan applications since September, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Chicago-based Baird & Warner launches brokerage in Naples

Baird & Warner has opened a new branch in Naples, Florida. Although the Chicago-based brokerage has conducted some business in Wisconsin and Indiana, the move represents its first office outside of Illinois.

NAR names Utah Realtor as 2023 president

The appointment was one of many leadership announcements the National Association of REALTORS® made at its annual convention in Orlando, Florida. 

Miami ranked one of the best metro areas for cashing in on downsizing

Downsizing from a four-bedroom home to a two-bedroom home in South Florida would save the typical homeowner more than $322,000.

Redfin cuts 13% of its workforce, eliminates RedfinNow

The company will let go of 862 employees and eliminate the roles of another 218 people, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said.

Residential Real Estate Council hires new CEO

The new chief executive previously served as CEO of the Women’s Council of Realtors®. 

Homebuyer demand stabilizes as mortgage rates dip

Homebuyer demand is starting to stabilize as October home sales posted the largest decline since 2015, according to a new report.

Miami named one of the cities with the best real estate prospects in 2023

The 44th edition of the in-depth forecast report examined 80 cities to determine trends in the real estate industry for 2023.

Future buys $16.3 million home in Miami Beach

The Grammy-winning rapper’s new home is 8,897 square feet, featuring seven bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms on gated Allison Island. 

CoreLogic: September brings fifth consecutive monthly slowdown in home-price growth

Looking ahead, CoreLogic expects national year-over-year appreciation to slow to 3.9% by September 2023. 

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