Mortgage rates are a key factor shaping the housing market. They affect how affordable it is for people to buy a home and influence whether current homeowners decide to refinance their mortgages. After significant ups and downs, mortgage rates in 2025 have settled into a more stable range. Although these[Read More…]

More than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global economies, commercial real estate (CRE) debt linked to vacant or outdated office buildings continues to face significant challenges. Recent data shows that delinquency rates on these loans are rising, with office properties leading the trend toward record levels of financial[Read More…]

The U.S. housing market continues to strengthen as the median home price nationwide reached $422,800 in May 2025. This figure represents a 1.3 percent increase compared to last year, setting a new record high for May. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), this marks the 23rd consecutive month[Read More…]

Ocean City, NJ – Ocean City may soon add a new 3% tax on short-term rentals booked through websites like Airbnb and Vrbo. On June 26, the City Council voted 5-2 in favor of introducing the ordinance. If approved at its final reading on July 17, the tax could generate[Read More…]

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Beach City Council is considering a new proposal that could allow residents to park for free at the Oceanfront for up to three hours. The plan aims to address ongoing concerns about the high cost and limited availability of parking in the popular resort[Read More…]

Warner Music Group (WMG) is preparing for significant layoffs as part of a larger plan to reduce costs and restructure the company. The news was shared with employees in an internal memo from CEO Robert Kyncl on Tuesday. In the memo, Kyncl explained that WMG aims to save around $300[Read More…]

Danville, VA – A historic building that has stood for more than a century in Danville’s River District is set to be demolished, sparking debate between preservationists and city officials. The 19th-century tobacco warehouse at 601 Lynn Street, once a vital part of Danville’s tobacco industry, will be torn down[Read More…]

If you’re planning to buy or sell a home in California, you may be wondering what’s happening in the housing market this year. The truth is, that the market in 2025 is showing mixed signals, some positive, but also some challenges ahead. Sales Are Up, But May Show a Slowdown[Read More…]

Dallas, TX – Black Opal Insurance, founded by real estate expert Hayden Dyer, has introduced a new insurance platform designed specifically for real estate investors. This innovative platform offers quick, affordable, and reliable insurance tailored to the needs of those working with fix-and-flip projects, rental properties, ground-up construction, and multi-property[Read More…]

Many people believe real estate is only about buying property and waiting for it to rise in value. But four experienced investors say there is a key advantage that often goes unnoticed: using borrowed money to increase returns and avoiding “lazy equity” that stops growing. James Berkley, who worked on[Read More…]