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Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
“A person moving into the typical rental spends less each month than someone buying a starter home today,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Homeownership in All 50 Major Metros
Connecticut Brokerage Joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Brand
The firm is now doing business as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive Real Estate. Continue Reading Connecticut Brokerage Joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Brand
California Realtors Donate $600,000 to Wildfire Relief Funds
“Our hearts and thoughts are with all those impacted by these devastating wildfires,” said CAR President Heather Ozur. Continue Reading California Realtors Donate $600,000 to Wildfire Relief Funds
Trump Nominates Bill Pulte to Become FHFA Director
Pulte is the CEO of Pulte Capital Partners and has gained prominence for his philanthropic endeavors on X. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Bill Pulte to Become FHFA Director
Builder Confidence Inches Up
The latest HMI survey also found 30% of builders cut home prices in January, with an average price reduction of 5%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up
Canadian Housing Starts Up 2% During 2024
The vast majority of housing starts (245,120) were in markets with populations of 10,000 and greater. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up 2% During 2024
FCC Warns Against Fraudulent Mortgage Calling Campaign
Green Mirage has impersonated over 400 mortgage institutions and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses to deceived homeowners. Continue Reading FCC Warns Against Fraudulent Mortgage Calling Campaign
CFPB: Homeowners Near Rivers and Creeks More Likely to be Underinsured Against Flooding
More than 400,000 homes may be underinsured for flooding events in the southeast and central southwestern parts of the country. Continue Reading CFPB: Homeowners Near Rivers and Creeks More Likely to be Underinsured Against Flooding
Mortgage Rates Break Past 7% Level
Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Break Past 7% Level
Foreclosure Activity Down 10% During 2024
ATTOM also noted there were 28,632 properties with foreclosure filings during December. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Down 10% During 2024
Biden Signs Executive Order on Creating New AI Data Centers
The Executive Order required developers adhere to “high labor standards, promoting positive labor-management relations, and paying workers prevailing wages.” Continue Reading Biden Signs Executive Order on Creating New AI Data Centers
Cleveland Sues Browns, Claiming Law Violation Over Plans to Relocate from City
The Browns did not publicly comment on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Cleveland Sues Browns, Claiming Law Violation Over Plans to Relocate from City













