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NFHA Lobbies Congress in ‘Fair Housing Week of Action’ Initiative
“Congress must fully fund fair housing in 2027,” said Nikitra Bailey, executive vice president of the National Fair Housing Alliance. Continue Reading NFHA Lobbies Congress in ‘Fair Housing Week of Action’ Initiative
ECI Group Taps Thomas Rowe as New CFO
Rowe joins ECI after serving more than a decade as CFO at SJC Ventures, one of the nation’s largest developers of Whole Foods Market-anchored projects. Continue Reading ECI Group Taps Thomas Rowe as New CFO
Home Builders Renew Exemption Call on Building Materials as Trump Plans Global 10% Tariff
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) renewed its call to exempt building materials from his renewed tariff targeting after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to reject President Trump’s expanded use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for...
Drop in Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Blamed on Severe Winter Weather
Last month, Pennsylvania home sales decreased to 4,560, down 45% from December and down nearly 36% year-over-year. Continue Reading Drop in Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Blamed on Severe Winter Weather
New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
The statewide median sales price rose 7.2% year-over-year to $445,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
Senator Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
“This decision raises questions about corruption under your watch and its impact on housing affordability for American families,” said the letter to Bondi. Continue Reading Senator Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
Florida Man Charged in North Carolina Farmland Sale Scam
Kellie Brian Butler is being held in North Carolina’s Pitt County Detention Center under a $500,000 secured bond. Continue Reading Florida Man Charged in North Carolina Farmland Sale Scam
December’s New Home Sales Down 1.7%
An estimated 679,000 new homes were sold in 2025, a 1.1% dip from the 2024 figure of 686,000. Continue Reading December’s New Home Sales Down 1.7%
Teresa King Kinney to Retire as CEO of Miami Association of Realtors After 33 Years of Service
During her career, Kinney has won more than 50 awards for her contributions to the local, region, state and global real estate markets. Continue Reading Teresa King Kinney to Retire as CEO of Miami Association of Realtors After 33 Years of Service
Texas Real Estate Accountant Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Carol Talamantes stole $603,738.96 from her clients between Oct. 20, 2020, and Oct. 31, 2024. Continue Reading Texas Real Estate Accountant Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Florida House Passes Resolution on Eliminating Property Taxes
Republican Sen. Ed Hooper, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, stated his chamber will present a rival resolution that “won’t be as generous.” Continue Reading Florida House Passes Resolution on Eliminating Property Taxes
Wisconsin Home Sales Down Amid Drop in New Listings
The statewide median home price of $315,000 was 7.9% above the $292,000 price from January 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Down Amid Drop in New Listings
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