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Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
The administration overturned a Biden-era plan to move the agency’s offices out of Washington to a new building that was planned for Greenbelt, Maryland. Continue Reading Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
Blackstone Quietly Offloading $1.8 Billion Senior Housing Portfolio at a Loss
Blackstone has been selling off the properties in a series of one-off transactions. Continue Reading Blackstone Quietly Offloading $1.8 Billion Senior Housing Portfolio at a Loss
Apartment Rents Record Greatest October Decline in Over 15 Years
On an annual measurement, rent growth slowed to 0.8%. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Record Greatest October Decline in Over 15 Years
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Scott Neil to Become CEO at Realtor.ca Canada
Neil was previously CEO at the online marketplace Kijiji Canada. Continue Reading Scott Neil to Become CEO at Realtor.ca Canada
$21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
The property at 51 East Bay Street encompasses four structures totaling over 15,700 square feet. Continue Reading $21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
Whitestone REIT Acquires 90,000 SF Dallas-Area Shopping Plaza
In addition to World Cup Plaza, Whitestone also owns four other shopping centers nearby. Continue Reading Whitestone REIT Acquires 90,000 SF Dallas-Area Shopping Plaza
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
CoStar Group Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
CoStar alleged that Zillow published over 46,000 of its copyright protected images, with many still bearing the CoStar watermark. Continue Reading CoStar Group Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
Number of DC-Area Homes for Sale Up 22.7% from Last Year
Only about one-third (35.7%) of homes sold over asking price, down from nearly half (47.8%) a year earlier. Continue Reading Number of DC-Area Homes for Sale Up 22.7% from Last Year
Federal Judge Orders HUD to Resume Fair Housing Grant Funding to Nonprofits
District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan, a Biden appointee, gave HUD an Aug. 4 deadline to report how it planned to meet its fiscal year obligations on FHIP grant distribution. Continue Reading Federal Judge Orders HUD to Resume Fair Housing Grant Funding to Nonprofits
Hawaiian Brokerage to Join RE/MAX Network
The conversion will bring six offices and 170 agents under the RE/MAX Hawaii banner. Continue Reading Hawaiian Brokerage to Join RE/MAX Network
Finally—A Bipartisan Housing Bill That Actually Makes Sense
But let’s be clear: this isn’t about more regulation. It’s about getting government out of the way. Continue Reading Finally—A Bipartisan Housing Bill That Actually Makes Sense
Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach New Record High During Q2
There are currently 2,554 homebuyer assistance programs operating today. Continue Reading Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach New Record High During Q2
Senate Banking Committee Unanimously Approves Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
The bill is backed by leading housing industry organizations including the National Association of Realtors and the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue Reading Senate Banking Committee Unanimously Approves Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
Judge Rejects DOJ Request of Early End to Redlining Settlement with Pennsylvania Bank
Last week, ESSA’s parent company ESSA Bancorp completed a merger with CNB Financial Corporation. Continue Reading Judge Rejects DOJ Request of Early End to Redlining Settlement with Pennsylvania Bank
New Record High for Delaware’s Median Sales Price
Delaware recorded 1,300 home sales during June, a slight 0.7% uptick from the 1,291 transactions recorded in May. Continue Reading New Record High for Delaware’s Median Sales Price
