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Keith Pettigrew Selected to Become New CEO at Chicago Housing Authority
The CHA has been without a CEO for the past 16 months. Continue Reading Keith Pettigrew Selected to Become New CEO at Chicago Housing Authority
NY Attorney General Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Home Improvement Company Attyx
.“Attyx preyed on vulnerable and elderly homeowners with false promises and predatory tactics,” said Attorney General Letitia James. Continue Reading NY Attorney General Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Home Improvement Company Attyx
How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
Completed in 1959 and nicknamed “The Mothership,” the 7,000-square-foot roundhouse design took five years to construct with a no-expense-spared budget. Continue Reading How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
Existing Home Sales Up 2%
The $422,400 median existing-home price for all housing types last month was up by 0.2% from the $421,400 price set one year ago, Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 2%
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
San Antonio led the nation with 730 aborted home-purchase agreements in July, equal to 22.7% of homes that went under contract last month. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
Zombie Properties on the Rise
“Vacant and zombie homes can hurt the value of surrounding properties and start a negative spiral in a local housing market,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. Continue Reading Zombie Properties on the Rise
Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Down in Q2
Approximately 12,000 SFBFRs were started, down from 25,000 starts in the second quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Down in Q2
REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
The median sales price in July was $450,000, down 1.1% from June. Continue Reading REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
Revived Bed Bath & Beyond Retail Chain Will Not Open Stores in California
Marcus Lemonis faulted the California business environment for “higher taxes, higher fees, higher wages that many businesses simply cannot sustain.” Continue Reading Revived Bed Bath & Beyond Retail Chain Will Not Open Stores in California
Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
Pulte ignored questions posed to him on X on who authorized an investigation into Cook’s mortgage papers. Continue Reading Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
The project is expected to be completed by August 2027. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
ALTA has also updated its Best Practices framework to help title agents better identify emerging versions of these crimes. Continue Reading ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
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