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Builder confidence falls on supply-chain issues, construction costs

The measurement of six-month sales expectations among homebuilders took an especially negative turn in March, according to the National Association of Home Builders. 

Fed votes to increase interest rates, projects more hikes in 2022

The Federal Reserve announced today that it would increase the federal funds rate by 0.25%, its first increase in more than three years, with more hikes projected for the remainder of the year.

Mortgage applications slide with rate hike and more Ukraine uncertainty ahead

“Investors are weighing the impacts of rapidly increasing inflation in the U.S. and many other parts of the world against the potential for a slowdown in economic growth due to a renewed bout of supply-chain constraints.” — MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan

Almost 6,000 homes sell for more than $100,000 over asking price this year

In Miami, 28 homes sold for at least $100,000 over asking price, up from four in 2021.

First American Financial names Hurst its first chief innovation officer

The company has named Paul Hurst its chief innovation officer, a new role that reports directly to CEO Ken DeGiorgio.

Ahead of Fed hike, homes selling at a record pace

Of the homes that went under contract during the four weeks ended March 6, 58% had an accepted offer within the first two weeks of going on the market, and 45% had an accepted offer within just one week, Redfin reported.

Opinion: Now’s the time to help the people of Ukraine

Paul Ratha Yem is a Massachusetts real estate broker and former Cambodian refugee who sees parallels between his story and the women and children escaping war-torn Ukraine.

NAR: Russia-Ukraine tensions unlikely to impact U.S. housing market

Foreign buyers accounted for less than 2% of U.S. residential real estate transactions last year, and Russian buyers accounted for less than 1% of those, the National Association of REALTORS® reported. 

Mortgage applications rise, interest rates fall as Ukraine uncertainty roils markets

“Looking ahead, the potential for higher inflation amidst disruptions in oil and other commodity flows will likely lead to a period of volatility in rates.” — MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan 

Sales launch at St. Regis Residences in Miami

The East Tower at 1809 Brickell Ave. will include 149 residences, ranging from two-bedroom units at 2,300 square feet to 8,900-square-foot duplexes. Prices start at $2.8 million.

RelatedISG Realty opens new Fort Lauderdale office

The office at 701 E. Broward Blvd. expands RelatedISG’s presence in Broward County, joining the company’s Weston office there. RelatedISG’s new Director of Sales Robert Esposito will lead the new office.

Take this Illinois ‘dome home’ for a whirl

Just an hour from outer Chicago, sits a spaceship-like structure: Illinois’ famous rotating house.

RE/MAX celebrates 2 million transaction sides at annual convention in Las Vegas

The real estate franchisor’s 140,000 agents closed more than two million transaction sides in 2021 to become the first real estate brand to do so in a single calendar year, according to the company.

MoxiWorks acquires lead nurturing platform ActivePipe

Real estate technology platform MoxiWorks recently announced the acquisition of ActivePipe, a lead nurturing platform for real estate professionals.

NAR issues statement on Russia-Ukraine crisis

The National Association of REALTORS® released an official statement this week regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Prime Key West property sells for $5.8 million

RE/MAX Advance Realty/All Keys agents Curtis Skomp, Greg Dully and Michael Petro represented the buyer and brokered the transaction.

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