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Report: Fixer-Uppers Generate More Page Views Than Comparable Older Homes
During July, homes marketed as fixer-uppers came with a median list price tag of just $200,000, which is 54% below the $436,250 median for all single-family homes. Continue Reading Report: Fixer-Uppers Generate More Page Views Than Comparable Older Homes
Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices
The plaintiff, who was not publicly identified, is seeking class-action status for the lawsuit that will include financial compensation of up to $25,000 a person. Continue Reading Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices
Judge Rules Work Can Resume on Trump-Blocked New England Offshore Wind Project
The judge ruled the developers behind the project, were “likely to suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction.” Continue Reading Judge Rules Work Can Resume on Trump-Blocked New England Offshore Wind Project
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New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
The mortgage product will provide qualified borrowers with up to 40% of a home’s purchase price in down payment assistance without adding any monthly debt. Continue Reading New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
Sertich was most recently the assistant deputy director at the Division of State Financial Assistance at the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Continue Reading Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
The Interim US Attorney was slandered by President Trump after concluding the mortgage fraud case against Letitia James would not stand up in court. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
CoStar Group Makes $1.69 Billion Bid for Australian Real Estate Marketplace Platform
This marks CoStar’s first bid for an Australian company. Continue Reading CoStar Group Makes $1.69 Billion Bid for Australian Real Estate Marketplace Platform
CBRE Forecasts Strong Year for US Hotel Industry
CBRE also predicted restrained supply growth due to high financing and construction costs. Continue Reading CBRE Forecasts Strong Year for US Hotel Industry
Home Selling Fintech Orchard Expands into Phoenix and Nashville Markets
“Orchard enables homeowners to meet their goals and get the best sale outcome,” said CEO Court Cunningham. Continue Reading Home Selling Fintech Orchard Expands into Phoenix and Nashville Markets
NAR Announces Resolution with Phoenix Realtors Over MLS Access
NAR threatened to revoke the Arizona group’s charter. Continue Reading NAR Announces Resolution with Phoenix Realtors Over MLS Access
Report: 2024 Housing Market Gained $2.5 Trillion in Value
Major metros in the Northeast gained the most value in percentage terms in 2024. Continue Reading Report: 2024 Housing Market Gained $2.5 Trillion in Value
Tech Trends: Updates on the Data Center Sector
Four new data center projects expand the sector’s prominence. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updates on the Data Center Sector
Ohio’s Glasshouse Realty Group Debuts Luxury Business Line
The company noted that properties sold for $500,000 or more accounted for 5.4% of its transactions in 2024. Continue Reading Ohio’s Glasshouse Realty Group Debuts Luxury Business Line
Yardi Teams with SentiLink on Property Application Fraud Initiative
SentiLink technology will be integrated directly into Yardi’s ScreeningWorks Pro platform. Continue Reading Yardi Teams with SentiLink on Property Application Fraud Initiative
Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85% as of Feb. 20. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
Foreclosed and Vacant Properties Were a Tiny Percent of Q1 Housing Market
Currently, only one in every 14,668 homes across has been vacated due to foreclosure. Continue Reading Foreclosed and Vacant Properties Were a Tiny Percent of Q1 Housing Market
