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Maryland Realtors Endorse Gov. Moore’s Re-Election Campaign
Moore, a Democrat, is seeking his second term as governor. Continue Reading Maryland Realtors Endorse Gov. Moore’s Re-Election Campaign
Proposal to Phase Out Property Taxes Advances in Florida Legislature
Rep. Monique Miller, who sponsored the proposal, said local officials need to begin “to live within their means” and consider sharing services with other localities. Continue Reading Proposal to Phase Out Property Taxes Advances in Florida Legislature
$7,000 in Grants Awarded to Preserve Three Historic Chicago Sites
The fund provides small planning and capital matching grants to support organizations and people working to preserve South Side history. Continue Reading $7,000 in Grants Awarded to Preserve Three Historic Chicago Sites
Russians and Iranians Are Top Foreign Buyers in Turkish Housing Market
TÜİK determined that foreign nationals purchased 2% of all homes sold in Turkey in February, or 1, 846 units. Continue Reading Russians and Iranians Are Top Foreign Buyers in Turkish Housing Market
National Association of Realtors in $418 Million Settlement Over Commissions Lawsuits
Last month, the organization vowed to appeal the Sitzer/Burnett verdict. Continue Reading National Association of Realtors in $418 Million Settlement Over Commissions Lawsuits
Redfin: February’s New Listings Up 14.8% from Last Year
The new numbers echo a similar data report from Zillow. Continue Reading Redfin: February’s New Listings Up 14.8% from Last Year
MBA: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Up 2.8% for 2023
Agency and GSE portfolios and MBS held the largest share of total debt outstanding at $1 trillion. Continue Reading MBA: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Up 2.8% for 2023
Texas Attorney General Sues Real Estate Development for Fraudulent Practices
“Colony Ridge’s business model is predicated on churning land purchasers through a foreclosure mill,” said the lawsuit. Continue Reading Texas Attorney General Sues Real Estate Development for Fraudulent Practices
Tech Trends: A Proliferation of Pilfered Passwords
The survey revealed that 68% admitting they had to change their password across multiple accounts after their password was compromised. Continue Reading Tech Trends: A Proliferation of Pilfered Passwords
MCS Acquires Five Brothers Asset Management Solutions
Five Brothers will be integrated within MCS, with the combined entity offering property preservation, maintenance and renovation services. Continue Reading MCS Acquires Five Brothers Asset Management Solutions
Hilton Buys Graduate Hotels Brand for $210 Million
Graduate Hotels primarily focuses on markets near major colleges and universities in the U.S. and U.K. Continue Reading Hilton Buys Graduate Hotels Brand for $210 Million
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.74% as of March 14, down from last week when it averaged 6.88%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again













