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Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
“Agents are ultimately focused on what drives the best outcome for their clients,” said Jason Cassity, chief growth officer of Real. Continue Reading Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
Q1 Vacancy Rates Drop for Canadian Office and Industrial Real Estate
National office vacancy declined by 100 basis points year-over-year to 13.6%. Continue Reading Q1 Vacancy Rates Drop for Canadian Office and Industrial Real Estate
Kansas City Mayor Pitches $1.9 Billion Plan for New Royals Stadium
The mayor proposed an ordinance allowing the city to commit up to $600 million through bonds to finance the development. Continue Reading Kansas City Mayor Pitches $1.9 Billion Plan for New Royals Stadium
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Senate Confirmation Hearing for Fed Chairman Nominee Kevin Warsh is Delayed
The Senate Banking Committee has yet to receive requested paperwork from Warsh including financial disclosures. Continue Reading Senate Confirmation Hearing for Fed Chairman Nominee Kevin Warsh is Delayed
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
Mortgage Rates Inch Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% as of April 9, down from last week when it averaged 6.46%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Down
HUD Proposes Rule to Force Noncitizens Out of Public Housing
“HUD’s proposed rule will guarantee that all residents in HUD-funded housing are eligible tenants,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Rule to Force Noncitizens Out of Public Housing
Chicago Bears Move Closer to Indiana Stadium Deal
However, the team is still in talks with Illinois lawmakers over the creation of a new stadium in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Move Closer to Indiana Stadium Deal
Ground Broken on New 13-Story Toronto Condominium Complex
The Bedford will offer hotel-inspired services including 24-hour valet, concierge, and dedicated porter staff. Continue Reading Ground Broken on New 13-Story Toronto Condominium Complex
Todd Emerson Named President of Harry Norman Realtors
He succeeds Jenni Bonura, who is stepping down from her current role as CEO. Continue Reading Todd Emerson Named President of Harry Norman Realtors
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.85%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%
Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest and West but declined in the Northeast and South. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme
Devin Ward Elder is scheduled to be sentenced the week of June 2 and faces up to 20 years in prison. Continue Reading Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme
Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
In 28 states and the District of Columbia, the number of zombie properties fell quarter-over-quarter. Continue Reading Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up During January
Mortgage applications for new home purchases during January were up by 19% from the prior month and up by 2% from one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally...
Gregg Metcalf Joins Cushman & Wakefield as Executive Director
Metcalf joins the company from JLL, where he was executive vice president of tenant representation. Continue Reading Gregg Metcalf Joins Cushman & Wakefield as Executive Director












