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New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
The statewide median sales price rose 7.2% year-over-year to $445,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
Senator Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
“This decision raises questions about corruption under your watch and its impact on housing affordability for American families,” said the letter to Bondi. Continue Reading Senator Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
FHFA Raises Multifamily Loan Purchase Cap for GSEs
Multifamily loans that finance workforce housing will be excluded from the 2025 limits. Continue Reading FHFA Raises Multifamily Loan Purchase Cap for GSEs
Survey: Most People Earning Under $50,000 Struggle to Afford Housing
10% of Gen Zers have delayed or decided against having a child due to housing costs. Continue Reading Survey: Most People Earning Under $50,000 Struggle to Afford Housing
Bill Freeman, Real Estate Investor and Developer Who Welcomed Section 8 Vouchers, Dies at 73
Bill Freeman, the Nashville-based real estate investor and developer who actively welcomed Section 8 housing vouchers at his properties, passed away at the age of 73. According to a report in The Tennessean, Freeman co-founded Freeman Webb Co., a multifamily real...
Report: $560 Million in Cost Overruns on New Buffalo Bills Stadium
Taxpayers will not finance the cost overruns. Continue Reading Report: $560 Million in Cost Overruns on New Buffalo Bills Stadium
Fourth Avenue Capital Acquires 2 Multifamily Properties in Portland Metro Area
The financial terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed. Continue Reading Fourth Avenue Capital Acquires 2 Multifamily Properties in Portland Metro Area
Jay Crowell Named National Retail Division President at Cornerstone Home Lending
He most recently served as president of the Pacific Northwest region. Continue Reading Jay Crowell Named National Retail Division President at Cornerstone Home Lending
Marriott International Announces 100th Property in Japan
The Four Points Flex brand is designed for the value-conscious consumer. Continue Reading Marriott International Announces 100th Property in Japan
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 11-15
Alternatives to Chicago property taxes, a mega-million condo sale loss and a proposal to bend the Manhattan skyline are part of this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 11-15
Ginnie Mae Acting President Sam Valverde to Resign
Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Gregory Keith will assume the responsibilities of president at Ginnie Mae. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Acting President Sam Valverde to Resign
Connecticut’s Christmas Movie Trail Celebrates Locales Used in Romantic Dramas
The productions contribute over $58 million to the state’s economy and create more than 2,000 jobs. Continue Reading Connecticut’s Christmas Movie Trail Celebrates Locales Used in Romantic Dramas
