August 2025

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U.S. commercial real estate cap rates edged lower in the first half of 2025, suggesting that yields may have peaked after two years of steady expansion, according to CBRE's latest Cap Rate Survey. The all-property cap rate fell by 9 basis points from late 2024 levels, with movement across most asset classes pointing to broad stabilization. Unlike prior surveys, which showed divergence among sectors, this...

Homeowners who bought in 2025 with the expectation of refinancing may not see savings unless interest rates fall by at least 0.75 percentage points, according to a report released this week by Neighbors Bank. The national analysis modeled typical refinance scenarios across all 50 states using a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage of 6.8%, an average loan amount of $386,339 and $5,458 in closing costs. It found...

RealReports has partnered with Doorify MLS — extending its property data and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to roughly 14,000 brokers and agents across five Realtor associations in and around North Carolina’s Research Triangle. The agreement gives Doorify subscribers access to the RealReports platform, which combines datasets such as tax history, zoning, permits, climate risk and liens with...

On this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, Tracey Velt talks with David Keener, CEO of Premiere Group at The Real Brokerage. In just eight years, Premiere has grown to nearly 300 agents in 27 states and recently joined Real. Keener explains how the group’s member-owned teamerage model drives retention and shared success, as well as why shifting to a C corporation strengthens agent...

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) often get more attention when rates climb, but don’t fool yourself: their actual footprint in the U.S. housing market remains modest.  Since a Zero Hedge tweet saying that ARM loans now make up 41% of mortgages held by U.S. banks went viral on Sunday night, the mortgage community has been abuzz with confusion. HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami addressed the...

As the nationwide housing inventory and affordability crisis persists, a trio of experts sit down with HousingWire to detail proposed solutions. The solve? It’s multi-faceted and it comes down to fixing supply issues, changing zoning and updating regulation. Kent Colton, president of the Colton Housing Group and former CEO of the National Association of Home Builders; Laurie Goodman, institute fellow...

A serene modern retreat is on the market in Weston’s guard-gated Windmill Reserve community, offering peaceful preserve views, a resort-style pool, and thoughtful design details throughout. Built in 2019, the 9,019-square-foot home sits on a 0.65-acre lot with no rear neighbors — just water and protected green space. Seven ensuite bedrooms, eight full baths, and a four-car garage make it ideal for...

Styx co-founder and bassist Chuck Panozzo is trading his private tropical haven for a new chapter. The legendary rocker — whose band is behind arena staples like “Come Sail Away,” “Babe,” and “Mr. Roboto” — just put his Southeast Asian–inspired Fort Lauderdale home on the market for $1.75 million. Hidden in the heart of Wilton Manors, just steps from the buzz of Wilton Drive, the...

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