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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 2-6
A Maine village is listed for sale, a Chicago stadium controversy that doesn’t involve the Bears, and was a Florida man kidnapped by dolphins and forced to build an underwater multifamily property made of coral? Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 2-6
Eddie Bauer’s North American Stores to Shut Down
Gift cards and rewards earned through Eddie Bauer’s Adventure Points program will no longer be accepted after March 12. Continue Reading Eddie Bauer’s North American Stores to Shut Down
Existing Home Sales Down Despite Inventory Gains
The median existing home price for all housing types in April was $407,600. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down Despite Inventory Gains
Boston’s Median Sales Price on Single-Family Homes at Record-Breaking $950K
The previous record high price for single-family homes in this market was $910,000 in July 2023. Continue Reading Boston’s Median Sales Price on Single-Family Homes at Record-Breaking $950K
Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“VA refinances had a double-digit increase for the third consecutive week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Median Asking Rents Down for Ninth Straight Month
Rents remain only $33 (-1.9%) below their August 2022 peak. Continue Reading Median Asking Rents Down for Ninth Straight Month
Global Tiny Home Market Forecast to Grow by $4.82 Billion
“Mobile homes play a critical role in the affordable housing market in various countries,” said the research report. Continue Reading Global Tiny Home Market Forecast to Grow by $4.82 Billion
VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
The circular is planned to be issued by June 12. Continue Reading VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
Commerce Dept. Pushes for More Women in Construction Jobs
“Right now, women make up less than 11% of jobs in construction and only 4% in skilled trades,” said Commerce Secretary Raimondo. Continue Reading Commerce Dept. Pushes for More Women in Construction Jobs
Guest Opinion: Reinventing Federal Housing Policy
“To be clear, not all the rules were bad.” Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Reinventing Federal Housing Policy
NAR Seeks Appeal of Decision Reopening Justice Dept. Probe
“The panel’s errors are far-reaching and exceptionally important,” said NAR in its filing. Continue Reading NAR Seeks Appeal of Decision Reopening Justice Dept. Probe
Alabama Home Sales and Prices in Decline
The decline in sales and prices amid 15,072 active listings, up 37.2% from one year ago. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales and Prices in Decline
