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Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
“Affordability for buyers and builders remains a top concern,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
Wisconsin’s June Home Sales Up for First Time in 4 Years
In review of the first half of the year, the WRA found home sales were up by a scant 0.1% from the first six months of 2024. Continue Reading Wisconsin’s June Home Sales Up for First Time in 4 Years
South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms
Samantha A. Nottingham is also prohibited from opening new lines of credit without approval from the federal probation department. Continue Reading South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms
Honolulu City Council Considers Property Tax Relief Measures
Budget and Fiscal Services Director Andy Kawano warned that these measures could result in lost revenue that is not easily replaced. Continue Reading Honolulu City Council Considers Property Tax Relief Measures
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Fannie Mae predictied mortgage rates will end 2025 and 2026 at 6.4% and 6.0%, respectively. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
New Single-Family Home Sales Up Slightly During June
Sales of new single-family houses in were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 during June, according to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The sales activity is a mild 0.6% rise above the May...
Home Sale Profits Up Slightly During Q2
In pure dollar figures, the large metro areas with the highest typical profit on a home sale were all on the West Coast. Continue Reading Home Sale Profits Up Slightly During Q2
Fannie Mae Sued for Discrimination by Over 60 Former Employees
Neither Fannie Mae nor Pulte have publicly commented on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Sued for Discrimination by Over 60 Former Employees
Chicago Mayor Downplays CFO’s Remarks of a ‘Likely’ Property Tax Hike
“We have a working group that is coming up with a lot of ideas,” said Mayor Johnson. Continue Reading Chicago Mayor Downplays CFO’s Remarks of a ‘Likely’ Property Tax Hike
Opendoor Adds Cash Plus to Product Suite for Sellers and Agents
Cash Plus is currently available to Key Connections agent partners in Dallas, Nashville, and Raleigh. Continue Reading Opendoor Adds Cash Plus to Product Suite for Sellers and Agents
Neighborhood Ventures Completes Fourth Distressed-Asset Purchase
The property was acquired through a pre-foreclosure, forced sale transaction for $10.7 million. Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Completes Fourth Distressed-Asset Purchase














