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High-Flood-Risk Counties Lost More Residents Than They Gained in 2025
Redfin defines a high-risk county as one that ranks in the top 10% when it comes to the share of homes facing high flood risk. Continue Reading High-Flood-Risk Counties Lost More Residents Than They Gained in 2025
Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Bill First
Trump called the bill “of minor importance.” Continue Reading Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Bill First
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
Trump to Tour Fed HQ
Trump acknowledged it was “highly unlikely” for him to force Powell out “unless he has to leave for fraud.” Continue Reading Trump to Tour Fed HQ
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up in June, Down for Q2
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $412,000, down 3.5% compared to June 2024. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up in June, Down for Q2
Real Estate Agent with Podcast Following Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme
Matthew Motil pleaded guilty to securities fraud and wire fraud on Sept. 5, 2024. Continue Reading Real Estate Agent with Podcast Following Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme
New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
The state’s home prices were up for the 23rd straight month. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties
ByteFederal is also teaming with OPISAS, an international real estate firm, to enable cryptocurrency purchases in Florida by foreign investors. Continue Reading Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties













