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Virginia Home Sales Up Nearly 9%
There were 14,846 new listings in March, up 6.7% from last year. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up Nearly 9%
MRED Takes Private Listing Network National with Boost by Compass
“Giving homeowners choice in marketing their listings is the right thing to do,” said Compass International Holdings Chairman and CEO Robert Reffkin. Continue Reading MRED Takes Private Listing Network National with Boost by Compass
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $376,077 in June to $372,745 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
Permit for New Cleveland Browns Stadium Rejected Due to Airport Proximity
The Browns planned to begin construction on the new stadium early next year. Continue Reading Permit for New Cleveland Browns Stadium Rejected Due to Airport Proximity
Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings
The government has begun using an electronic listing verification system designed to affirm the identity and authorization of listing owners. Continue Reading Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings
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













