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REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
“For buyers, easing rates and more options created opportunities that didn’t exist a year ago,” said REMAX CEO Erik Carlson. Continue Reading REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
“Luxury home sales are small but powerful,” said Jennifer Wauhob, president of Texas Realtors. Continue Reading Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
Initia Real Estate Opens Third Alberta Location
Initia Real Estate, a full-service brokerage serving Canada and Mexico, announced the opening of a new office in Red Deer, Alberta. The new office is Initia’s third in Alberta – its headquarters is in Edmonton and it also has a presence in Calgary. Initia’s other...
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Cancels $27 Million Purchase of Six LA Properties
The organization said the buildings “would require $14 million to bring them up to a fully habitable state.” Continue Reading AIDS Healthcare Foundation Cancels $27 Million Purchase of Six LA Properties
HomeServices Agrees to $250 Million Settlement in Sitzer/Burnett Case
The company was the last defendant in the case to agree to a settlement. Continue Reading HomeServices Agrees to $250 Million Settlement in Sitzer/Burnett Case
Builders Angry Over Biden’s Energy Standards Changes
“This senseless nationwide codes mandate will significantly raise housing costs,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Builders Angry Over Biden’s Energy Standards Changes
Production Losses Widen for Independent Mortgage Banks
The refinancing share of total originations (by dollar volume) decreased to 11% in 2023 from 20% in 2022. Continue Reading Production Losses Widen for Independent Mortgage Banks
Q1 Office Market Sales Down 17%
Washington, D.C., led the nation in sales, with transactions totaling $999 million through the first quarter. Continue Reading Q1 Office Market Sales Down 17%
Rentec Direct Offers App for Rental Property Management
The app also facilitates prompt responses to urgent issues with push notifications for new work orders and text responses. Continue Reading Rentec Direct Offers App for Rental Property Management
Yukon Real Estate Association in Consent Agreement with the Competition Bureau
The YREA will not adopt or enforce residency requirements. Continue Reading Yukon Real Estate Association in Consent Agreement with the Competition Bureau
California Real Estate Broker Sentenced for Embezzlement Scheme
The district attorney’s office froze multiple homes and bank accounts belonging to Pirozzi when the criminal case against him was filed. Continue Reading California Real Estate Broker Sentenced for Embezzlement Scheme
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.17% as of April 25. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise













