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Thousands of Boston Properties at Risk of Sinking Due to Rotting Wooden Foundations
Wood pilings can last for centuries underwater, but they begin to decay when exposed to oxygen. Continue Reading Thousands of Boston Properties at Risk of Sinking Due to Rotting Wooden Foundations
Report: Housing Supply Gap Grew to 4.03 Million Homes in 2025
The South carried the largest cumulative deficit at 1.62 million homes. Continue Reading Report: Housing Supply Gap Grew to 4.03 Million Homes in 2025
New Chicago Soccer Stadium Sparks Complaints from Community Groups
The developers are aiming to open the stadium ahead of the team’s 2028 season. Continue Reading New Chicago Soccer Stadium Sparks Complaints from Community Groups
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Harrison Sitomer Promoted to President at SL Green Realty
Sitomer began his career at SL Green as an intern and rose through the organization. Continue Reading Harrison Sitomer Promoted to President at SL Green Realty
LGI Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Community
Meadow Brook features a collection of 53 three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes. Continue Reading LGI Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Community
FHFA and GSEs to Cease Using Anthropic’s AI Products
President Trump gave all federal agencies up to six months to phase out their use of the company’s products. Continue Reading FHFA and GSEs to Cease Using Anthropic’s AI Products
Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Brian T. Finnegan, the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed Taylor. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
The judge ruled prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not eligible to pursue the case. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
Rep. Byron Donalds has been endorsed for the GOP nomination by Trump. Continue Reading Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Jennifer Garula-Mers cost EPCAR a total loss of $81,453.92. Continue Reading Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
A Pair of San Francisco Hotels Sold at Steep Discount
The hotels account for nearly 10% of San Francisco’s lodging units. Continue Reading A Pair of San Francisco Hotels Sold at Steep Discount
SITE Centers Corp. Sells 5 Retail Plazas
The company did not identify the buyers of the properties. Continue Reading SITE Centers Corp. Sells 5 Retail Plazas
New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
The measure’s proponents are seeking to have it included on the November 2026 ballot. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
An affordability challenge in rural America, Canadian and American renters consider the pursuit of homeownership, and Arkansas realtors helping communities facing food insecurity. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
“There is a perception that housing outside of the GTA is still somewhat affordable, but that’s not true,” said Austin Thompson, senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute. Continue Reading Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
