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White House Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh
This marked the first time since 1987 that the White House was the setting for this ceremony. Continue Reading White House Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh
Engel & Völkers Opens Fourth Hawaiian Office
Leading the new office are license partner Dawn Maddux, general manager Katie Moriarty, and broker in charge Reggie Audant. Continue Reading Engel & Völkers Opens Fourth Hawaiian Office
Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Updates from RESAAS, Matic, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Bevri. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes 10% Reduction in Property Taxes for Seniors
The governor’s office added the proposal is Michigan’s largest property tax break in over a decade. Continue Reading Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes 10% Reduction in Property Taxes for Seniors
Chinese Owners of NYC’s Waldorf Astoria to Sell Property Months After Multibillion-Dollar Renovation
The property’s eight-year, $4 billion overhaul was five years behind schedule and more than $1 billion over budget. Continue Reading Chinese Owners of NYC’s Waldorf Astoria to Sell Property Months After Multibillion-Dollar Renovation
Sen Elizabeth Warren: Trump’s Attacks on the CFPB Cost Consumers $19 Billion
“Donald Trump promised to lower costs for Americans ‘On Day One.’” Warren said. Continue Reading Sen Elizabeth Warren: Trump’s Attacks on the CFPB Cost Consumers $19 Billion
Foreclosure Activity Rises Annually for Eleventh Straight Month
Across the nation, one in every 3,547 housing units had a foreclosure filing in January. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises Annually for Eleventh Straight Month
New Bill Would Allow Homebuyers to Put Unused College Savings Toward a Down Payment
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for consideration. Continue Reading New Bill Would Allow Homebuyers to Put Unused College Savings Toward a Down Payment
Ground Broken on New Mixed-Use Development in Ottawa
The project will also feature ground-floor retail and public spaces designed to support a pedestrian-oriented environment. Continue Reading Ground Broken on New Mixed-Use Development in Ottawa
New Jersey’s $10,570 Average Property Tax Bill Hits Record High
Only 21 New Jersey towns recorded no change or a decrease in their property tax bills. Continue Reading New Jersey’s $10,570 Average Property Tax Bill Hits Record High
Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
More California households (28%) could afford a typical condo/townhome in the fourth quarter, rising from 27% in the prior quarter and from 25% one year before. Continue Reading Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.4% from 17.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
