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Nebraska Gov. Pillen Announces $20 Million in Property Tax Relief
“As governor, fixing our broken property tax system is my top priority,” said Pillen. Continue Reading Nebraska Gov. Pillen Announces $20 Million in Property Tax Relief
A New Agent is Hired at Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage – His Wife
“Growing up in a real estate family between New York and Athens, I have always had a passion for the business,” said Mrs. Serhant. Continue Reading A New Agent is Hired at Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage – His Wife
Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index ascended by 58% from the previous week and was 70% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
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Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.30 million, an 8.5% decline from the revised July estimate of 1.42 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
The year-to-date total was 156,283, up 4% from the same period in 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 27-31
The unclear future for the CFPB, a Vermont housing shortage and a halt to San Diego housing vouchers. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 27-31
Alanna McCargo Steps Down as FHLBank San Francisco
Joseph E. Amato, the bank’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will serve as interim president and CEO. Continue Reading Alanna McCargo Steps Down as FHLBank San Francisco
Closinglock Closes $34 Million in Series B Funding
Closinglock said it has already protected more than 1 million home sales worth over $500 billion. Continue Reading Closinglock Closes $34 Million in Series B Funding
Report: White House Considers Firing Rohit Chopra and Shifting CFPB Oversight
No timeline was cited for these actions. T Continue Reading Report: White House Considers Firing Rohit Chopra and Shifting CFPB Oversight
Utah Governor’s Housing Aide: Illegal Immigrant Crackdown Could Drive Up Home Prices
Roughly 10% of Utah’s construction workers are believed to be illegal immigrants. Continue Reading Utah Governor’s Housing Aide: Illegal Immigrant Crackdown Could Drive Up Home Prices
Canada Adds 6 Federal Properties for Transition to Affordable Housing
The properties have the potential to create approximately 1,770 units of housing for middle-class Canadians. Continue Reading Canada Adds 6 Federal Properties for Transition to Affordable Housing
Horror Film Marketing Stunt Features Billboard with Julia Fox as a Realtor
Several realtors didn’t get the joke and believed the actress was switching careers. Continue Reading Horror Film Marketing Stunt Features Billboard with Julia Fox as a Realtor
Open House Group Accepting Cryptocurrency from Global Buyers of Japanese Real Estate Purchases
The company is initially supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum. Continue Reading Open House Group Accepting Cryptocurrency from Global Buyers of Japanese Real Estate Purchases
Level of Newly Listed Homes Up 37.5% Month-Over-Month
The greatest increases in active listings year-over-year were Denver (+54.8%), Las Vegas (+49.4%), and Tucson (+45.0%). Continue Reading Level of Newly Listed Homes Up 37.5% Month-Over-Month
Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
Andrew Bailey said the guidelines protected the nation against a wave of failed mortgages. Continue Reading Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
