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Report: Trump Open to Relocating Madison Square Garden as Part of Penn Station Redevelopment
The arena has been at its site since 1968, and the proposal calls for a public plaza to replace the 820,000-square-foot building. Continue Reading Report: Trump Open to Relocating Madison Square Garden as Part of Penn Station Redevelopment
Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38% as of March 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
NWMLS Suspends Compass’ IDX Feed
“The MLS shouldn’t be able to dictate how homeowners sell their home,” said Compass CEO Robert Reffkin. Continue Reading NWMLS Suspends Compass’ IDX Feed
NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
NAHREP called for “the force of law” to ensure fair access to property information. Continue Reading NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
Bill Cosby Lists NYC Townhouse in Foreclosure Battle for $7 Million
A New York City townhouse owned by disgraced comedian Bill Cosby has been listed for $7 million, even though the property is at the center of a foreclosure fight. The New York Post reports Cosby put the four-story, 5,000-square-foot property on the market four months...
Josh Pristaw Named President at Clarion Partners
Pritsaw joins Clarion from the investment firm Pretium, where he served as senior managing director. Continue Reading Josh Pristaw Named President at Clarion Partners
Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.83% as of April 17, up from last week when it averaged 6.62%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Powell’s Fed Leadership
“Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” said the president. Continue Reading Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Powell’s Fed Leadership
Housing Starts Dropped in March
Single-family housing completions in March were at a rate of 1.029 million, up by 0.9% from the revised February rate of 1,020 million. Continue Reading Housing Starts Dropped in March
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
The ECB noted that “the disinflation process is well on track” but warned about challenges ahead. Continue Reading European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
The 10 states with the highest effective tax rates in 2024 were all in the Northeast and middle of the country. Continue Reading Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
Active listings hit the highest level in five years in March via a 0.1% month-over-month uptick. Continue Reading Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
