Current News & Events
Chris Lim Promoted to President at REMAX
Prior to joining REMAX, Lim served as president of Christie’s International Real Estate. Continue Reading Chris Lim Promoted to President at REMAX
Maine Home Sales Slowed but Not Stopped by January’s Bitter Winter Weather
The median sales price last month was $389,000, a 0.65% rise from the $386,500 price recorded in January 2025. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Slowed but Not Stopped by January’s Bitter Winter Weather
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 11-15
The Treasury Secretary makes and rescinds demands, Playboy moves its headquarters out of Los Angeles, and New York City’s worst hotel closes. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 11-15
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Expert opinions are divided on the issue. Continue Reading Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Detroit City FC Will Pay Property Taxes on New Soccer Stadium
“It’s a true civic endeavor that puts our values into action in the most sizable way to date so far,” said CEO Sean Mann. Continue Reading Detroit City FC Will Pay Property Taxes on New Soccer Stadium
Connecticut Cities Increase Fines Against Landlords with Blighted Properties
New Haven and Waterbury are fighting blight in their neighborhoods. Continue Reading Connecticut Cities Increase Fines Against Landlords with Blighted Properties
Essay Contest Offers Unique Grand Prize: A Luxury Home in Virginia
Submissions are due by Sept. 29 and must be accompanied by a $200 entry fee. Continue Reading Essay Contest Offers Unique Grand Prize: A Luxury Home in Virginia
Canadian Home Sales and Prices Up During July
The non-seasonally adjusted national average home price was $672,784 in July Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales and Prices Up During July
Opendoor Technologies Seeks New Leader After CEO Steps Down
Shrisha Radhakrishna, Opendoor’s chief technology and product officer, was named president and interim CEO. Continue Reading Opendoor Technologies Seeks New Leader After CEO Steps Down
Rocket Companies Taps Viral Nation for Social Media Marketing
The new contract follows the success of Rocket’s “Own the Dream” campaign that debuted earlier this year as an advertisement seen during the Super Bowl. Continue Reading Rocket Companies Taps Viral Nation for Social Media Marketing
Kanye West’s Unfinished Malibu Beach House Back on the Market at Reduced Price
West purchased the property in 2021 for $57 million but left unfinished after a highly publicized but ill-fated renovation project. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Unfinished Malibu Beach House Back on the Market at Reduced Price
Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low
“Purchase application activity is improving as borrowers take advantage of the decline in mortgage rates,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low
