NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.0% Decrease in August
September 13 2026 | |
“Mortgage rates and home sales move in opposite directions, so it's not surprising to see a mild dip in home buying activity due to high mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Still, home prices are rising, and existing home sales are actually up 1.6% year-to-date through the first eight months of the year."
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Kriss Law/Atlantic Closing & Escrow Welcomes Partner Nicole Torres
September 09 2026 | |
"Nicole is exactly the kind of attorney who helps a firm grow the right way," said KL/ACE President and CEO Scott D. Kriss, Esq. "She has spent years earning trust with agents and brokers across Massachusetts, and her addition strengthens a market where we already have a robust presence."
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
September 09 2026 | |
“Mortgage rates moved higher last week, driven by ongoing investor concerns over inflation and the federal budget deficit. The 30-year fixed rate increased to 6.85 percent, the highest since June 2025 and 36 basis points higher than a year ago,” said Joel Kan, CMB, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist.
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Title Resources Group Appoints Cheryl Cowherd as Deputy Chief Underwriting Counsel, Central Plains
September 08 2026 | |
“Cheryl is one of the most respected underwriting professionals in the title industry, bringing decades of experience, deep legal expertise and a passion for agent education,” said Mickey Godat, chief underwriting counsel for TRG. “Her extensive underwriting background, strong industry relationships and commitment to helping agents succeed make her an exceptional addition to the team."
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Stewart Expands Commercial Energy & Infrastructure Capabilities with Acquisition of Tower Title
September 02 2026 | |
Founded in 2019, Tower Title quickly became a leading national title company catering to the telecommunication industry, while also servicing solar farms, wind turbines, data centers, and billboards. They built a name for customer service through collaboration and customization, leveraging extensive energy expertise to partner with customers across the transaction lifecycle.
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New York Housing Leader Warns Congress Gas Bans Undermine Affordability
September 02 2026 | |
“I see firsthand what that means for builders and home buyers,” Fazio said. “In colder climates, fully electrifying a new home can add more than $15,000 to construction costs. For families already struggling to buy a home, that can mean the difference between qualifying for a mortgage and being priced out.”
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Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
September 02 2026 | |
"Mortgage rates reached their highest levels in four weeks as investors’ concerns about inflation and growing deficits push yields higher across the globe,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s SVP and Chief Economist. “Refinance volume dropped in response, but purchase volume increased modestly over the week and was slightly below last year's level."
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Hopdox Founder Paul Clifford Named 2026 Recipient of PRIA's Carl R. Ernst Founders Award
September 02 2026 | |
“Paul's impact on this industry is hard to overstate,” said Brian Boike, President of Hopdox. “From helping bring eRecording to thousands of counties for the first time to building an entirely new platform focused on service and fair pricing, Paul has spent his career making recording easier for the people who do this work every day. This award is a fitting recognition of that legacy, and everyone at Hopdox is proud to see it honored.”
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Stewart Strengthens Title Capabilities Through Acquisition of ProTitleUSA and DocSolutionUSA
September 01 2026 | |
“Both of these companies bring specialized expertise that aligns with Stewart’s long-term strategy for our centralized title services,” said Fred Eppinger, Stewart CEO. “Together with our existing offerings these businesses expand our scale in title services, strengthen our lender and servicer offerings for investors and capital market clients and add innovative analytic and document generation capabilities that are highly complementary to our existing platform.”
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Large Metro Core Counties Drive Drop in Single-Family Market Share
September 01 2026 | |
“Builders are finding more opportunities in smaller metro areas, where developable land is generally more available and less expensive,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens, a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio. “Outlying counties of small metros posted the largest gain in single-family market share, underscoring how affordability challenges are shaping where new housing can be built.”
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