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Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
The new database comes in the wake of growing public concerns over increasing foreign acquisitions of Japanese land and water sources. Continue Reading Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
As of October, Florida home values were down about 3% from the same month in 2022. Continue Reading Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
National Retail Properties Changing Name to NNN REIT
The company owns 3,411 properties in 48 states. Continue Reading National Retail Properties Changing Name to NNN REIT
MBA Chief Broeksmit: ‘Awful Lot of Misinformation’ on Mortgage Fee Changes
Broeksmit said the changes “were meant to address some anomalies in the previous pricing structure.” Continue Reading MBA Chief Broeksmit: ‘Awful Lot of Misinformation’ on Mortgage Fee Changes
A NYC Market-Rate Rental on a Median Income? Fuhgeddaboudit!
Asking rents in March averaged $3,344, a new record. Continue Reading A NYC Market-Rate Rental on a Median Income? Fuhgeddaboudit!
Spotlight On: FHFA’s Proposed Rulemaking on Fair Lending Oversight
“The way I look at it, there are a lot of things about this rule that need to be changed,” said The Lincoln Institute’s Jim Gray. Continue Reading Spotlight On: FHFA’s Proposed Rulemaking on Fair Lending Oversight
The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Inches Up Again
“Rates should gently decline over the course of 2023,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. Continue Reading The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Inches Up Again
Pending Home Sales Down for First Time in Four Months
“The lack of housing inventory is a major constraint to rising sales,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down for First Time in Four Months
Realtor.com Looks Beyond the Stars with ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Promotion
Securing a home on Earth can be challenging to some, but finding an abode in the outer edges of the universe takes an additional skill set. Realtor.com announced it has teamed with the upcoming film release “Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” to explore...
Wells Fargo Teams with T.D. Jakes on Community Revitalization Endeavor
“We look forward to seeing the meaningful difference we’ll make together in communities across the country,” said Charlie Scharf, CEO of Wells Fargo. Continue Reading Wells Fargo Teams with T.D. Jakes on Community Revitalization Endeavor
Profit Margins on Home Sales Down 44.2% During Q1
This marked the third straight quarterly decrease nationwide and resulted in the lowest investment return since mid-2021. Continue Reading Profit Margins on Home Sales Down 44.2% During Q1
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Remains Near Record Low
No state posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in February. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Remains Near Record Low
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