July 9, 2025

real estate

Investors

Investors snap up growing share of US homes

All told, investors bought 265,000 homes in the January-March quarter, an increase of 1.2% from the same period a year earlier, the firm said. Despite the modest annual increase, the rise in the share of investor home purchases is more a reflection of how much the housing market has slowed as traditional buyers face growing

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Investors

Helping investors navigate international real estate

Investing in residential property abroad can be complex, often involving remote negotiations across time zones with foreign developers, banks and legal advisers.  The Global Property Expo aims to streamline this process by bringing together trusted developers from key markets – including Australia, Japan, the Middle East and Europe – while offering investors research-backed insights into

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Mortgage

As mortgage rates remain stagnant, here’s what homebuyers should know

With the right agent, it’s still possible to find an affordable home. Mary Beth Eastman  |  for AddressUSA Right now, analysts are predicting that 30-year fixed mortgage rates will remain as they are, hovering between 6% and 7% for the next two years. While this can be disheartening news for potential homebuyers, finding an affordable

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Mortgage

Is Guild’s 1% Down Mortgage Right For You?

Guild Mortgage Annual Percentage Rate (APR) Types of loans Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Arrive Home, Zero Down, jumbo, renovation, refinancing, reverse mortgages, home equity loans Terms Credit needed 540 for FHA, VA and USDA loans; 600 for Zero Down; 620 for conventional loans, 680 for jumbo loans. Nontraditional credit options available Minimum down payment 0%

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Investors

What do Wall Street landlords mean for the Columbus housing landscape?

See which national real-estate firms own 7,000 central Ohio rental homes A handful of national landlords have acquired thousands of central Ohio rental homes, raising concerns about their impact on neighborhoods. A handful of national real-estate firms have bought nearly 7,000 central Ohio homes to rent out. Many of the homes are in the fringes

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Investment

Which investment builds more wealth over time?

David Jagielski  |  The Motley Fool S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs amid trade deal hopes All three major U.S. stock indexes posted weekly gains, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq confirmed it entered a bull market since its post-“Liberation Day” trough on April 8. Lisa Bernhard has more. Putting money into real estate and stocks

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Investment

Warren Buffett shared the ‘best investment’ you can make to fight inflation

George Pimentel / Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. With an estimated net worth of $161.8 billion, Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has built a tremendous financial empire. Now, At 94 years old, Warren Buffett has finally decided to retire from

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Investment

Downtown Investment Authority approves Colin Tarbert contract

Pour Taproom in downtown Jacksonville. Take a look inside. The Pour Taproom’s tap wall features wine, cocktails, beers including local beers designated with a 904. The taproom is on the ground floor and mezzanine of the new VyStar Credit Union garage facing Laura Street in downtown Jacksonville. Downtown Investment Authority board approves contract with Colin

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Investors

Investors’ condo buying hits one of the lowest levels in 10 years

Investors’ condo purchasing has dropped to one of its lowest levels in the past 10 years — in a shift driven largely by their retreat from Florida, a new study shows. The analysis, conducted by real estate brokerage firm Redfin, examined county-level home purchase records across 39 of the most populous U.S. metropolitan areas dating

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Mortgage

Average mortgage rate ticks down for second straight week

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell modestly for the second straight week, but home borrowing costs remain elevated. The long-term rate inched back to 6.84% from 6.85% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.95%. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal

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