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FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030
Public input can be submitted through the agency’s website by Nov. 5. Continue Reading FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030
Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
Two-thirds of survey respondents believe it is the government’s job to require sales disclosures that house is haunted. Continue Reading Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
California Home Sales Rebounded in September
In September, California’s median home price fell 1.7% to $883,640, down from $899,130 in August. Continue Reading California Home Sales Rebounded in September
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CVS Pharmacy Completes Acquisition of Rite Aid Assets
CVS is now operating 63 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Continue Reading CVS Pharmacy Completes Acquisition of Rite Aid Assets
Report: HUD Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees
The department did not make an official announcement of the layoffs. Continue Reading Report: HUD Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees
Texas Veterans Seek Expanded Property Tax Relief for Purple Heart Recipients
Under Texas law, only veterans with a 100% VA disability rating can receive a full exemption from property taxes. Continue Reading Texas Veterans Seek Expanded Property Tax Relief for Purple Heart Recipients
Zillow’s StreetEasy Platform to Enact New Listing Standards for NYC Agents
The company said its policy shift was designed to provide fair access to inventory. Continue Reading Zillow’s StreetEasy Platform to Enact New Listing Standards for NYC Agents
The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Vermont was the only state with an increase above 2%. Continue Reading The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of May 1, down from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
Century 21 in New Partnership with The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
The new partners have launched a co-branded quarterly report that provides market data on the luxury home market. Continue Reading Century 21 in New Partnership with The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
Report: Households Need to Earn $114,000 to Afford a Median-Priced Home
Five of the 10 markets with the highest required incomes to afford a home are in California. Continue Reading Report: Households Need to Earn $114,000 to Afford a Median-Priced Home
Florida Real Estate Broker Sentenced in Bank Fraud Case
Maria Del Carmen Montes was indicted in August 2022 and pleaded guilty in January 2024 to three counts of bank fraud. Continue Reading Florida Real Estate Broker Sentenced in Bank Fraud Case
Kohl’s Fires CEO Over ‘Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest’
Ashley Buchanan joined Kohl’s in January after serving as CEO of Michaels Companies. Continue Reading Kohl’s Fires CEO Over ‘Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest’
New Rent Hikes Coming to NYC’s Stabilized Apartments
The rent hikes will take effect on or after Oct. 1. Continue Reading New Rent Hikes Coming to NYC’s Stabilized Apartments
Texas Title Company Employee Sentenced for Wire Fraud Scheme
In addition to her prison term, she was also ordered to pay $350,000 in restitution. Continue Reading Texas Title Company Employee Sentenced for Wire Fraud Scheme
Brent Consedine Named President at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties encompasses more than 2,200 sales associates in 42 offices. Continue Reading Brent Consedine Named President at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
