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JLL Income Property Trust Acquires Alabama Shopping Center for $94 Million
The property is a 345,000-square-foot open-air retail center and is leased to a mix of prominent national chains and popular local businesses. Continue Reading JLL Income Property Trust Acquires Alabama Shopping Center for $94 Million
Phony Housing Advocate Sentenced for Role in North Carolina Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Lisa Roberts-Allen created the nonprofit Home Advocates and Limitless Outreach (HALO) with alleged goal of helping financially vulnerable elderly homeowners. Continue Reading Phony Housing Advocate Sentenced for Role in North Carolina Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Global Mobile Home Market Predicted to Reach Nearly $17 Billion by 2031
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to continue as a key growth area thanks to government initiatives. Continue Reading Global Mobile Home Market Predicted to Reach Nearly $17 Billion by 2031
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NAR Survey Affirms Strong Levels of Volunteering and Charitable Donations by Realtors
The typical amount of charitable donations by NAR members who donated last year was $1,500. Continue Reading NAR Survey Affirms Strong Levels of Volunteering and Charitable Donations by Realtors
REMAX Co-Founder Gail Liniger Passes Away at 81
Within a year of its launch, REMAX had 42 sales associates. Continue Reading REMAX Co-Founder Gail Liniger Passes Away at 81
Mortgage Rates Record the Barest of Upticks
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of Aug. 27, inching up from last week when it averaged 6.65%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record the Barest of Upticks
Illinois Home Sales Up in June While Chicago Home Sales Decline
The city of Chicago experienced a 0.9% year-over-year increase in sales last month with 2,417 transactions, down from 2,396 in June 2025. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up in June While Chicago Home Sales Decline
Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of July 23, up from last week when it averaged 6.55%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Straight Week
Harvard Forecast Points to Slowing in Remodeling Market
The Harvard forecast is at odds with the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index report. Continue Reading Harvard Forecast Points to Slowing in Remodeling Market
Wisconsin Records ‘Healthy Bounce’ in June Home Sales
According to the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA), the statewide median price was also up 5.9% year-over-year in June, reaching $360,000. Continue Reading Wisconsin Records ‘Healthy Bounce’ in June Home Sales
Q2 Coworking Space Inventory Up 2.7%
The national square footage for this sector stood at 166.36 million square feet, up 1.5% compared to the first quarter. Continue Reading Q2 Coworking Space Inventory Up 2.7%
Texas Real Estate Agent Arrested in 2012 Murder Case
Mayra Velasquez is being held on no bond, and her next court date has not been scheduled. Continue Reading Texas Real Estate Agent Arrested in 2012 Murder Case
Survey: 1 in 5 Texans Consider Moving Out of State Due to Rising Housing Costs
The survey found 75% of Texas renters were dealing with housing costs that rose over the past year. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Texans Consider Moving Out of State Due to Rising Housing Costs
Los Angeles’ Historic Cinerama Dome to be Restored for 2028 Reopening
The theater opened in 1963 and has been the site of numerous high-profile movie premieres. Continue Reading Los Angeles’ Historic Cinerama Dome to be Restored for 2028 Reopening
New Hampshire Contractor Has Assets Frozen After Being Caught Selling a Nonexistent Property
Antonio Silva was also arrested late last year for allegedly renting a home he didn’t own. Continue Reading New Hampshire Contractor Has Assets Frozen After Being Caught Selling a Nonexistent Property
Landlords Sue to Stop Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
The lawsuit argued the board’s vote for a rent freeze was a “sham” because the outcome was predetermined. Continue Reading Landlords Sue to Stop Mamdani’s Rent Freeze












