Current News & Events
Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director
“He’s exactly the kind of leader you want in the room when you’re rebuilding housing finance,” said Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of Better. Continue Reading Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director
Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Landmark will pursue both ground-up development and acquisition opportunities through partnerships. Continue Reading Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
New Jersey Town Seeks to Buy College Campus in Property Ownership Dispute
The town appropriated $50 million for the purchase. Continue Reading New Jersey Town Seeks to Buy College Campus in Property Ownership Dispute
American Real Estate Association Starts Petition to End NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
AREA seeks to promote the petition on social media with the hashtag #EndCC. Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Starts Petition to End NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
British Columbia Real Estate Association Calls for Review of Short-Term Rental Ban
The British Columbia government enacted a widespread ban on short-term rentals on May 1. Continue Reading British Columbia Real Estate Association Calls for Review of Short-Term Rental Ban
Pennsylvania’s Housing Market Holds Steady
The state recorded 11,514 home sales in August, a 1% year-over-year decline. Continue Reading Pennsylvania’s Housing Market Holds Steady
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Sued for Trespassing on Neighboring Texas Property
The lawsuit added that Musk offered to buy the property with “a lowball offer for less than half our land’s value.” Continue Reading Elon Musk’s SpaceX Sued for Trespassing on Neighboring Texas Property
Congress Considers Bill Adding Scrutiny to Foreign Adversary Purchases of US Farmland
The bill passed the House of Representatives and is before the Senate. Continue Reading Congress Considers Bill Adding Scrutiny to Foreign Adversary Purchases of US Farmland
Blackstone Sells Motel 6 Lodging Chain to Indian Company for $525 Million
Motel 6 began operations in 1962 as the nation’s first no-frills economy motel chain. Continue Reading Blackstone Sells Motel 6 Lodging Chain to Indian Company for $525 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 16-20
A new plan to expand federal involvement in housing, a deed thief gets arrested, and Home Depot pays for overcharging customers are among the Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 16-20
West Virginia Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Defrauding Investors
Jeffrey James Morris was ordered to report to prison on Oct. 28. Continue Reading West Virginia Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Defrauding Investors
David Krantz Named Head of Capital Markets at RockFarmer Properties
He was previously managing director and head of real estate at Mirae Asset Securities. Continue Reading David Krantz Named Head of Capital Markets at RockFarmer Properties
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