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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
An observance of the 80th anniversary of a housing discrimination fight led by the Oscar-winning actress. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
FHFA’s Thompson: ‘Certain Media Reports Have Distorted Basic Facts’ About Upfront Fees
Thompson stressed that “updated and improved pricing framework makes homeownership more attainable for creditworthy first-time homebuyers, which strengthens communities.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Thompson: ‘Certain Media Reports Have Distorted Basic Facts’ About Upfront Fees
Person of the Week: Matt Cawley, President of National Multifamily Corp.
“I’d say it is a seller’s market because of an extreme lack of inventory that’s on the market,” said Cawley. Continue Reading Person of the Week: Matt Cawley, President of National Multifamily Corp.
The Most Affordable City for Homeownership Is…
Honolulu had the lowest median real estate tax rate while Waterbury, Connecticut, had the highest. Continue Reading The Most Affordable City for Homeownership Is…
Fitch Ratings Warns Commercial Real Estate Risks Are Not Limited to Office Properties
Fitch observed that “the percentage of office loans able to refinance exceeded the average across all property types for all three scenarios.” Continue Reading Fitch Ratings Warns Commercial Real Estate Risks Are Not Limited to Office Properties
China is Top Country with Buyers Searching for Miami Real Estate
Closer to home, Texas led the states searching MiamiRealtors.com for property. Continue Reading China is Top Country with Buyers Searching for Miami Real Estate
More New Single-Family Homes Being Sold, But They Are Also Smaller
The median single-family square floor area registered at 2,261 square feet. Continue Reading More New Single-Family Homes Being Sold, But They Are Also Smaller
HUD Renews Focus on Native American Housing with Grant Funds and Executive Appointment
Richard J. Monocchio was sworn in as HUD’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. Continue Reading HUD Renews Focus on Native American Housing with Grant Funds and Executive Appointment
Melissa Ross Smith Joins Peachtree Group as Chief Operating Officer
Before joining Peachtree, Smith was managing director for OS National. Continue Reading Melissa Ross Smith Joins Peachtree Group as Chief Operating Officer
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Disney Real Estate Dead Pool
So, if death really comes in threes, what is the next Disney property to disappear? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Disney Real Estate Dead Pool
MBA’s Broeksmit on New Regulatory Proposals: ‘This Looks Like a Power Grab’
“It looks like a clear-cut attempt to punish an industry that some policymakers seem to personally dislike or distrust,” Broeksmit said. Continue Reading MBA’s Broeksmit on New Regulatory Proposals: ‘This Looks Like a Power Grab’
