Wisconsin Home Sales Rise in June for First Time in Four Years
In a positive shift for the state housing market, Wisconsin recorded an 8.1% increase in existing home sales during June 2025, compared to the same month in 2024—the first June …
The Implications of Publicizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on the Mortgage Industry
In the wake of financial reform discussions and a housing market constantly shifting under economic pressures, the long-debated question of whether to publicize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—two government-sponsored enterprises …
Capitol Lien Named One of Minnesota’s Best Places to Work — Twice!
Capitol Lien has once again been recognized as one of Minnesota’s Top 200 Workplaces in 2025 by the Star Tribune, achieving #23 in the Small Business category. In addition to …
The Shift to a Buyer’s Market in 2025: What’s Driving the Change
After years of an aggressive seller’s market characterized by bidding wars, sky-high prices, and historically low inventory, the U.S. housing market has finally pivoted in 2025 — and buyers are …
The Aging of the American Homebuyer: A 40-Year Shift and Its Economic Impact
Over the past four decades, the demographic profile of U.S. homebuyers has undergone a significant transformation. In 1981, the median age of all homebuyers was 31 years, with first-time buyers …
Why Title Searching Is Crucial to the Solar and Wind Energy Sector
As the U.S. and global markets shift toward renewable energy, large-scale solar and wind energy projects are booming. From sun-drenched deserts to rural farmland and offshore coastlines, developers are racing …