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NAR Report: There is No ‘Data Center Effect’ on Housing Markets
“There is no single data center effect. Instead, the story varies significantly depending on the local market,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR Report: There is No ‘Data Center Effect’ on Housing Markets
Florida’s Clayton Coastal Group Joins The Real Brokerage
The 37-agent team was founded in 2024 by former air traffic controller and house flipper Matt Clayton. Continue Reading Florida’s Clayton Coastal Group Joins The Real Brokerage
Banking Fintech Chime Acquires Oklahoma’s Stride Bank for $590 Million
The acquisition will expand Chime’s product offerings to include residential and commercial real estate lending. Continue Reading Banking Fintech Chime Acquires Oklahoma’s Stride Bank for $590 Million
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Longpoint Partners Acquires 10-Building Miami-Area Industrial Portfolio for $195 Million
The portfolio encompasses 729,901 square feet on approximately 41.8 acres in the region’s industrial submarkets. Continue Reading Longpoint Partners Acquires 10-Building Miami-Area Industrial Portfolio for $195 Million
Kylie Jenner Offers Tour of Her Still-Unfinished Mansion
While Jenner did not offer a timeline on when the home will become habitable, she expressed no concern that the property is still a work in minimal progress. Continue Reading Kylie Jenner Offers Tour of Her Still-Unfinished Mansion
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Higher Rates
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.2% from 15.9% the week prior Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Higher Rates
Sun Communities Names Robert Garechana as EVP and CFO
Garechana succeeds Fernando Castro-Caratini, who will transition to an advisory role with the company. Continue Reading Sun Communities Names Robert Garechana as EVP and CFO
Real REMAX Stops Selling New Motto Mortgage Franchises After Merger
Real REMAX is ending sales of new Motto Mortgage franchises just days after completing its combination, signaling an early change in the new company’s mortgage strategy. Continue Reading Real REMAX Stops Selling New Motto Mortgage Franchises After Merger
Warsh Says Housing Is Strained, but Inflation Still Comes First at the Fed
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh acknowledged housing-market strain at Jackson Hole but made clear that persistent inflation — not housing weakness — is driving the Fed’s policy focus. Continue Reading Warsh Says Housing Is Strained, but Inflation Still Comes First at the Fed
AI Is Getting a Bigger Role in Home Valuations. Borrowers Need a Better Way to Challenge It
AI and automated valuation tools are taking a larger role in mortgage lending. The technology can improve speed and efficiency, but borrowers need a practical way to address a valuation when the underlying property information or result is wrong. Continue Reading AI Is Getting a Bigger Role in Home Valuations. Borrowers Need a Better Way to Challenge It
Miami Real Estate Developer Sentenced on Money Laundering and Tax Fraud Charges
As part of his plea, Rishi Kapoor agreed to give up a platinum ring with a $28,405 down payment that prosecutors say was made with stolen investor money. Continue Reading Miami Real Estate Developer Sentenced on Money Laundering and Tax Fraud Charges
Iowa Home Sales Down 16% in July
Median sales price came to $280,000 in July, a vibrant 10.7% increase over the $253,000 median sales price from the prior year. Continue Reading Iowa Home Sales Down 16% in July
268-Unit San Jose Apartment Complex Sells for $122 Million
The property offers a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments spanning 18 different floor plans. Continue Reading 268-Unit San Jose Apartment Complex Sells for $122 Million
Atlanta-Area Development Could Lose Proposed Rental Housing Unless It Snags an NHL Team
Atlanta has not had an NHL presence since 2011. Continue Reading Atlanta-Area Development Could Lose Proposed Rental Housing Unless It Snags an NHL Team
JLL Income Property Trust Acquires Alabama Shopping Center for $94 Million
The property is a 345,000-square-foot open-air retail center and is leased to a mix of prominent national chains and popular local businesses. Continue Reading JLL Income Property Trust Acquires Alabama Shopping Center for $94 Million
Phony Housing Advocate Sentenced for Role in North Carolina Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Lisa Roberts-Allen created the nonprofit Home Advocates and Limitless Outreach (HALO) with alleged goal of helping financially vulnerable elderly homeowners. Continue Reading Phony Housing Advocate Sentenced for Role in North Carolina Real Estate Fraud Scheme
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