Mortgage demand still staying firm with elevated rates
If someone had told me that home sales would remain firm this year despite mortgage rates ranging from 7.25% to 6.64%, I would not have taken that bet. However, amid all the chaotic economic headlines of 2025 so far, the demand for mortgages is holding steady, even with the higher rates. Let’s dig i
Read MoreeXp Realty launches land and ranch division

eXp Realty has launched a new land and ranch division to serve real estate agents who specialize in rural, agricultural and recreational properties, the company announced this week.The new division is designed to support agents working in a growing sector of the housing market with tools tailored to
Read MoreDeadline looms in Minnesota property tax forfeiture lawsuit

Thousands of Minnesota residents who lost homes over property taxes may now be eligible for compensation, following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a resulting $109 million class-action settlement fund.The case began with Geraldine Tyler, a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman who owed $15,000 in
Read MoreLenders witness surge of mortgage demand this week

It’s probably too early to get excited, but several lenders reported that mortgage demand climbed to 2022 levels this week. After months of hovering in the high 6% range—and most recently dipping to 6.84%— declining mortgage rates may finally be luring buyers back. Applications rose 11% last week, a
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