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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 11-15
A new chairman at the Federal Reserve, a new real estate tax to bite Big Apple homebuyers, and London’s most famous rooftop will open to the public. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 11-15
Florida Home Sales Activity Ratchets Up
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in April was $420,000, up 1.8% from the previous year. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Activity Ratchets Up
WWE’s Former HQ Approved for Conversion into Apartment Complex
The four-story building, nicknamed “Titan Towers,” was constructed in 1981 on a parcel just off I-95. Continue Reading WWE’s Former HQ Approved for Conversion into Apartment Complex
CTO Realty Growth Acquires 35-Acre Florida Retail Center for $65.2 Million
CTO Realty Growth Inc. (NYSE: CTO), the owner and operator of open-air shopping centers in the higher growth Southeast and Southwest markets, has acquired Pompano Citi Centre, an open-air retail center located on 35 acres in the Pompano Beach submarket of Fort...
Report: Spikes in Heart Attacks and General Illness Following LA County Wildfires
The report noted a 118% increase in visits for general illness, a 46% increase in the number of visits for heart attack, and a 24% increase in visits for pulmonary illness. Continue Reading Report: Spikes in Heart Attacks and General Illness Following LA County Wildfires
NYC Personal Trainer Indicted in Rental Housing Scam
Jerry Genesis was previously indicted last February for a refund scam involving 10 victims tied to his personal training business. Continue Reading NYC Personal Trainer Indicted in Rental Housing Scam
Ground Broken on 365-Unit Multifamily Community in Aurora, Colorado
The project encompasses a quartet of four-story buildings featuring a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment layouts. Continue Reading Ground Broken on 365-Unit Multifamily Community in Aurora, Colorado
MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth
Moses joined MISMO earlier this year as a contractor. Continue Reading MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth
UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest servicers through its wholly owned subsidiary RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC. Continue Reading UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.5% from 20.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...
Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
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