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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 3-7
A new wave of knockabout from Bill Pulte and Zohran Mamdani (yes, them again), the boss from hell leaves his corner office, and a bright group of college students dive into real estate investing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 3-7
NYC Homeowners Sue to Delay Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout
The plaintiffs claimed the city’s Department of Finance failed to enact due diligence in identifying the owners of luxury pieds-à-terre Continue Reading NYC Homeowners Sue to Delay Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout
Florida Realtor Groups Announce Merger
The combined entity encompasses approximately 94,000 members across a five-county region of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Continue Reading Florida Realtor Groups Announce Merger
Howard Hanna Enters Northern New England Market via Partnership with Maine Brokerage
Founded in 2012 and led by Dava Davin, Portside Real Estate Group has grown from a single office in Portland into 12 offices and more than 225 agents. Continue Reading Howard Hanna Enters Northern New England Market via Partnership with Maine Brokerage
Iowa Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing
The median sales price reached $265,000, a 5.8% rise from May’s $250,500 and a 6% increase from June 2025’s median of $250,000. Continue Reading Iowa Home Sales Record Vibrant Upswing
Former Florida Real Estate Agent Sentenced on Firearms and Drug Trafficking Charges
Braden Hobbs is a former agent with Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage in Jacksonville. Continue Reading Former Florida Real Estate Agent Sentenced on Firearms and Drug Trafficking Charges
Calgary Realtors Working with Police to Locate Missing Autistic Child
The child, who is only identified as Parker, is neurodivergent and has non-verbal autism. Continue Reading Calgary Realtors Working with Police to Locate Missing Autistic Child
Former Arizona Shopping Center Site to Become Affordable Housing Complex
The new complex will be called Dorsey Station and will feature 400 housing units, with 90% designated as affordable and 10% market rate. Continue Reading Former Arizona Shopping Center Site to Become Affordable Housing Complex
Turnbridge Equities Begins Leasing at New Raleigh-Area BTR Community
Townhome rentals start under $2,000 per month, and most single-family homes are priced below $3,000 per month. Continue Reading Turnbridge Equities Begins Leasing at New Raleigh-Area BTR Community
Illinois Home Sales Up in June While Chicago Home Sales Decline
The city of Chicago experienced a 0.9% year-over-year increase in sales last month with 2,417 transactions, down from 2,396 in June 2025. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up in June While Chicago Home Sales Decline
Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of July 23, up from last week when it averaged 6.55%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Straight Week
Harvard Forecast Points to Slowing in Remodeling Market
The Harvard forecast is at odds with the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index report. Continue Reading Harvard Forecast Points to Slowing in Remodeling Market
