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Alan Greenspan, 5-Term Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100
An acolyte of the libertarian thought leader Ayn Rand, Greenspan was nominated by President Ronald Reagan in August 1987 to succeed Paul Volcker as Federal Reserve chairman. Continue Reading Alan Greenspan, 5-Term Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 15-19
An optimistic forecast for the housing market, a little state with a big property tax burden, and a new book for kids who are about to move to a new neighborhood. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 15-19
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48% as of June 4, down from last week when it averaged 6.53%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
The companies gave no details on the depth and scope of the mortgage. Continue Reading Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
Are Buyers Willing to Overlook Property and Neighborhood Flaws Just to Get a Home?
50% of survey respondents said they would buy in an area with high or increasing crime. Continue Reading Are Buyers Willing to Overlook Property and Neighborhood Flaws Just to Get a Home?
Missouri Realtors Oppose Initiative to Replace State Income Tax with Increased Sales Taxes
The organization donated $1.9 million to the campaign opposing Amendment 5. Continue Reading Missouri Realtors Oppose Initiative to Replace State Income Tax with Increased Sales Taxes
Florida CFO to Voters: Don’t Fall for ‘Scare Tactics’ by Opponents of DeSantis Property Tax Proposal
The state’s leading business groups – including Florida Realtors, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and NFIB of Florida – have yet to take a public position on the subject. Continue Reading Florida CFO to Voters: Don’t Fall for ‘Scare Tactics’ by Opponents of DeSantis Property Tax Proposal
Engel & Völkers Americas in Marketing Partnership with Ring Security Products
“As two brands that greatly value community and safety, we’re incredibly excited to collaborate with Ring,” said Katelyn Castellano, chief marketing and performance officer at Engel & Völkers Americas. Continue Reading Engel & Völkers Americas in Marketing Partnership with Ring Security Products
The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Making It Hard to Find
The average first-time American homebuyer is 40 years old. Do you think that is acceptable? Continue Reading The American Dream of Homeownership Is Not Dead, But We’re Sure Making It Hard to Find
Georgia Man Sentenced for Real Estate Investment and Football Ticket Frauds
Along with his prison sentence, Matthew Neet was ordered to pay $948,104.91 in restitution to his victims. Continue Reading Georgia Man Sentenced for Real Estate Investment and Football Ticket Frauds
Nearly 6% of All Home Listings Were Taken Down in April
Atlanta led the nation with one in 10 (10.7%) homes delisted in April. Continue Reading Nearly 6% of All Home Listings Were Taken Down in April
Citi Foundation Creates $20 Million RFP Initiative for Nonprofit Housing Developers
“Community-based nonprofit developers play an important role in moving affordable housing projects from ideation to completion,” said Citi Foundation’s Brandee McHale. Continue Reading Citi Foundation Creates $20 Million RFP Initiative for Nonprofit Housing Developers
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