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Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
Pulte did not elaborate what duties Benson will be handling at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
$60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
The PGP offers up to a 5:1 match of member contributions up to $25,000 per FHLBank Dallas member. Continue Reading $60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 24-Unit Arizona Multifamily Property via UPREIT Exchange
The company added that NV REIT is actively pursuing additional UPREIT and direct acquisitions across the Sunbelt and Mountain West Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 24-Unit Arizona Multifamily Property via UPREIT Exchange
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Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
The Fed warned that “uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales were up in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
“Builders are hesitant to start new projects because in today’s buyer’s market, it doesn’t make financial sense,” said Jesse Landin, a Redfin Premier agent in San Antonio. Continue Reading Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
Compass Sues Zillow Over ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
“No one company should have the power to ban agents or listings simply because they don’t follow that company’s business model,” said Compass CEO Robert Reffkin. Continue Reading Compass Sues Zillow Over ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
Existing Home Sales Up in May
The median existing home price for May was $422,800, up 1.3% from the $417,200 price set one year earlier. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in May
Pennsylvania Governor Declines to Rule Out Using Public Funds for New NFL Stadiums
“I’m very worried about the overall budget,” Shapiro said. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Governor Declines to Rule Out Using Public Funds for New NFL Stadiums
Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run Death of ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack
Amanda Kempton faces seven years in prison on a felony charge of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident in which there is a fatality. Continue Reading Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run Death of ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack
Kroger to Close 60 Stores Over the Next 18 Months
Kroger operates 2,730 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia under multiple brands. Continue Reading Kroger to Close 60 Stores Over the Next 18 Months
Joseph Canizaro, Prominent New Orleans Developer, Dies at 88
Former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial praised Canizaro as “one of the most influential and impactful New Orleanians of the past 50 years.” Continue Reading Joseph Canizaro, Prominent New Orleans Developer, Dies at 88
FHFA’s Pulte Continues Attacks on Powell, Joined by Commerce Secretary Lutnick
“The United States of America is the greatest country in the world yet it has to suffer with the highest interest rates of any first class country,” Lutnick wrote. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Continues Attacks on Powell, Joined by Commerce Secretary Lutnick
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 16-20
Another sports team eyeing public funds for a new stadium, property tax relief comes to Texas, and a social media influencer who gave very bad advice. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 16-20
Pennsylvania’s Rising Home Sales Benefit from Increased Listings
The median sales price also climbed to $305,000 in May, up by 3% from the prior month and up 6% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Pennsylvania’s Rising Home Sales Benefit from Increased Listings
Fed Governor Waller: ‘We’re in the Position’ to Cut Rates
“That would be my view, whether the committee would go along with it or not,” he added. Continue Reading Fed Governor Waller: ‘We’re in the Position’ to Cut Rates
