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Joint Venture Acquires Sotherly Hotels REIT
“This transaction is a testament to the high-quality portfolio that Sotherly has built over the past 20-plus years,” said David Folsom, Sotherly’s CEO. Continue Reading Joint Venture Acquires Sotherly Hotels REIT
Beeline Announces First Blockchain-Recorded Home Equity Transactions
BeelineEquity closed five blockchain-tracked equity transactions, with five more scheduled this month. Continue Reading Beeline Announces First Blockchain-Recorded Home Equity Transactions
‘A lot worse than 2021’: Real estate agent says housing market is even tighter
Source: News 19 --- COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina realtor says the housing market is only getting tougher. Graeme Moore with The Moore Company says for those buying or looking to buy a house, things are going to be a lot harder. In comparison to last year, Moore...
East Tampa students get lessons in real estate as rents skyrocket
Source: Tampa Bay --- “I wish they’d taught me that in school.” It’s a line Realtor Kella McCaskill has heard a lot from people in her community when talking about housing. From mortgage agreements to down-payment assistance, to rent-to-buy options and savings plans,...
CAN YOU PUT AN OFFER ON A HOUSE THAT’S CONTINGENT?
Source: RIS Media --- Yes! Once you find your dream home and it happens to be marked as contingent, you can still place an offer. Here’s all you should know about contingent sales as a potential home buyer. Contingent meaning Real estate listings go through different...
How to Buy a House
Source: The New York Times --- Buying a home can seem like a daunting process — it just may be the most expensive and emotionally charged purchase of your life. But even during a pandemic, with careful research and determination, the keys to that dream home can be...
For Native American Homebuyers, 3 Financial Assistance Programs to Help With a Purchase
Source: Realtor --- In today’s aggressive housing market, it’s crucial to get a leg up on the competition and to take advantage of all options available when it comes to financial aid. For Native American homebuyers, there are several lending programs to help secure...
A housing bubble is on everyone’s mind right now — here’s what it is and how to know if the US is in one
Source: Business Insider --- You may have heard, the US housing market is booming. But booms often end in a bust, and the housing situation across the country has led experts to debate the possibility of the whole market imploding. As the number of homes available...
Metro Atlanta’s housing surge could drive up property taxes
Source: 11 Alive --- COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Metro Atlanta's booming housing market could result in higher property taxes, experts say. Even those not in the market to buy a home could see higher rents due to landlords having to pay more in taxes. A lot has changed in the...
A blockchain real estate Q&A: Todd Tramonte, real estate marketer and broker, talks about the intersection of land titles and technology
Source: WFAA --- DALLAS — On this week's episode of Y'all-itics, we spoke with a number of experts in the field of blockchain real estate in an effort to try and wrap our heads around the concept. One of our interview subjects was Todd Tramonte, one of Texas’ leading...
‘Outbid on 3 Houses!’ Doc’s Nightmare in Crazy Housing Market
Source: Medscape --- After more than a decade of moving because of medical school, residencies, and international fellowships, Abhi Kole, MD, PhD, is ready to put down roots. But he's learning that buying a house in today's housing market is easier said than done. In...
Canada to Ban Foreigners From Buying Homes as Prices Soar
Bloomberg--- Canada will ban most foreigners from buying homes for two years and provide billions of dollars to spur construction activity in an attempt to cool off a surging real-estate market. The measures will be contained in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s...
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