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Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Enabling Denser Housing Construction Near Transit Hubs
“All Californians deserve an affordable place to live — close to jobs, schools, and opportunity,” said Newsom in a statement. Continue Reading Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Enabling Denser Housing Construction Near Transit Hubs
Federal Realty Investment Trust Buys Maryland Shopping Center for $187 Million
The 19-acre property was constructed in the 1960s as an enclosed mall and redeveloped as a mixed-use development in 2008. Continue Reading Federal Realty Investment Trust Buys Maryland Shopping Center for $187 Million
Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
The report observed that the largest municipality in every province west of Atlantic Canada recorded property tax hikes between the last two national censuses. Continue Reading Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
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Barbara Corcoran Sells Duplex Manhattan Penthouse for $13.5 Million
Corcoran acquired the property in 2015 for $10 million and spent $2 million over the years to renovate it. Continue Reading Barbara Corcoran Sells Duplex Manhattan Penthouse for $13.5 Million
Report: Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market to Reach $132 Billion by 2033
The government’s Vision 2030 reform agenda is fueling this expansion. Continue Reading Report: Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market to Reach $132 Billion by 2033
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 6-10
An update on the cause of the Palisades Fire, Hunter Biden’s bizarre Romanian real estate deal, and a once-prominent pharmacy chain comes to an end. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 6-10
Q1 Texas Home Sales Down Despite Boost in Active Listings
The median Texas home sales price for the quarter was $331,000, a mild 0.3% rise from one year earlier. Continue Reading Q1 Texas Home Sales Down Despite Boost in Active Listings
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 21%
The median sales price for residential properties last month was $285,000, up 2% from $279,000 in the previous month. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 21%
Mark Skender, Former CEO of Chicago’s Skender Construction, Dies at 61
Most recently, Skender served as president and co-founder of RaaP. Continue Reading Mark Skender, Former CEO of Chicago’s Skender Construction, Dies at 61
Lenders Offering Creative Financing Options
To address affordability issues due to higher rates, some lenders are advancing creative financing offers to their borrowers and the real estate agents who serve them. Continue Reading Lenders Offering Creative Financing Options
More Down Payment Assistance Programs Introduced During Q1
A total of 990 programs (39%) were offered through local housing finance agencies. Continue Reading More Down Payment Assistance Programs Introduced During Q1
HGTV’s Tarek El Moussa Says He Earns $675,000 a Month from House Flipping
“With the last few years, everything going on, I really got super hyper-focused,” El Moussa said. Continue Reading HGTV’s Tarek El Moussa Says He Earns $675,000 a Month from House Flipping
Mortgage Forbearance Levels Down Slightly in March
The five states with the highest share of loans that were current as a percent of servicing portfolio are Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Oregon, and Colorado. Continue Reading Mortgage Forbearance Levels Down Slightly in March
Democrats Reintroduce Housing for All Act to Address Homelessness
“Housing is a basic human right, not a privilege,” said Sen. Alex Padilla. Continue Reading Democrats Reintroduce Housing for All Act to Address Homelessness
Mary Lee Blaylock Named Brokerage President at Sotheby’s International Realty
Blaylock previously served as senior vice president of HomeServices of America Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Continue Reading Mary Lee Blaylock Named Brokerage President at Sotheby’s International Realty
FHFA Director Pulte Offers Mixed Messaging on the Regulator’s Operations
The messages were all posted to Pulte’s personal X account, which he has used exclusively for communications purposes since becoming appointed as FHFA director. Continue Reading FHFA Director Pulte Offers Mixed Messaging on the Regulator’s Operations
