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Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases
Among the states, Florida carries the highest home insurance average at $7,136. Continue Reading Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases
Amazon to Shut Down Fresh and Go Grocery Stores
The company operates a total of 72 Fresh and Go stores, with most being scheduled for closure on Feb. 1. Continue Reading Amazon to Shut Down Fresh and Go Grocery Stores
Report: Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Plateaued in 2024
72.9% of Gen Xers owned their home in 2024, up from 72% in 2023. Continue Reading Report: Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Plateaued in 2024
Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s Oldest Retailer, to Close Nearly All Stores
Hudson’s Bay retained the right to remove some locations from the liquidation list if it can secure a deal. Continue Reading Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s Oldest Retailer, to Close Nearly All Stores
New Alabama Law Changes Timing of Buyer Agreements
“Great news! Governor Kay Ivey has officially signed HB 230 into law!” announced the Alabama Association of Realtors. Continue Reading New Alabama Law Changes Timing of Buyer Agreements
Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors
“If it’s a licensee, it still needs to be the entire office,” said RIAR CEO Philip Tedesco. Continue Reading Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors
Virginia Lawmakers Reject Offer to Accept Ownership of James Monroe’s Estate
The estate’s residence is where the nation’s fifth president drafted his Monroe Doctrine. Continue Reading Virginia Lawmakers Reject Offer to Accept Ownership of James Monroe’s Estate
Open House Group Expands Cryptocurrency Options for Real Estate Purchasing
The company is now accepting XRP, Solana and Dogecoin for property transactions. Continue Reading Open House Group Expands Cryptocurrency Options for Real Estate Purchasing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 17-21
A new focus on affordable housing development, a delay in a key confirmation, and an unhappy Chinese leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 17-21
Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
The median price of single-family homes of $455,500 marked a 3.5% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
SBA to Cut 43% of its Workforce
The agency said it will eliminate approximately 2,700 active positions out of a 6,500-member workforce. Continue Reading SBA to Cut 43% of its Workforce
eXp Realty Expands into Peru
“Our expansion into Peru is another bold step as we continue building the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet,” said CEO Glenn Sanford. Continue Reading eXp Realty Expands into Peru
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