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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 9-13
The negative impact of a neighbor’s yard on a home sale, a Seattle billionaire abruptly moves to Florida, and a department store executive vows to keep his locations open Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 9-13
Florida Property Managers Arrested for Misusing Business Funds
Timothy and Miranda Ard, the owners of CORE Property Management, were both arrested and charged with organized scheme to defund over $50,000 and grand theft. Continue Reading Florida Property Managers Arrested for Misusing Business Funds
Report: Chicago Officials Failing to Alert Residents of Lead Risk in Drinking Water
A 2024 study determined two-thirds of Chicago children under 6 years old live in homes with tap water containing detectable levels of lead. Continue Reading Report: Chicago Officials Failing to Alert Residents of Lead Risk in Drinking Water
Foreign Purchases of American Homes Up 33%
Florida, California and Texas were the top destinations. Continue Reading Foreign Purchases of American Homes Up 33%
Realtor.com’s Parent Company Acquires Zenlist
The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Realtor.com’s Parent Company Acquires Zenlist
Mike Simonsen Named Chief Economist at Compass
Simonsen was previously the founder and CEO of Altos Research. Continue Reading Mike Simonsen Named Chief Economist at Compass
Judge Axes CFPB’s Medical Debt Reporting Rule
US District Judge Sean Jordan stated the CFPB exceeded its’ authority by issuing the rule. Continue Reading Judge Axes CFPB’s Medical Debt Reporting Rule
Report: Family Money Helps One-Quarter of Young Homebuyers with Down Payments
The typical homebuyer’s down payment in 2024 was roughly $63,000, equal to 16.3% of the typical home-purchase price. Continue Reading Report: Family Money Helps One-Quarter of Young Homebuyers with Down Payments
Wall Street Journal Slams Trump-Pulte Housing Policies
“Now is not the time for the Administration to ease lending standards,” said the editors. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Slams Trump-Pulte Housing Policies
Ohio’s Governor and Attorney General Pursue Rival Property Tax Reform Initiatives
“Ohioans are as angry as I’ve ever seen them – and rightly so,” Attorney General Dave Yost said. Continue Reading Ohio’s Governor and Attorney General Pursue Rival Property Tax Reform Initiatives
Court Overturns Mortgage Fraud Conviction of Ex-Baltimore State’s Attorney
Marilyn Mosby was Baltimore’s state’s attorney from 2015 to 2023. Continue Reading Court Overturns Mortgage Fraud Conviction of Ex-Baltimore State’s Attorney
13th Century English Manor (Complete with Moat) Now Listed for $4.38 Million
The grounds also include a 13th-century chapel and a two-bedroom lodge cottage. Continue Reading 13th Century English Manor (Complete with Moat) Now Listed for $4.38 Million
