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Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
The median sales price for homes sold hit $426,000, up 7.85% from October 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, welcomed the news. Continue Reading FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
The company viewed the settlement as a victory. Continue Reading RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
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Real Estate Finance Firm KV Capital Expands to Toronto
The new office is the company’s third location, joining its Edmonton headquarters that opened in 2006 and a Calgary office that opened in 2023. Continue Reading Real Estate Finance Firm KV Capital Expands to Toronto
CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Last week, the White House nominated Stuart Levenbach, an associate director in the Office of Management and Budget, to become the next CFPB director. Continue Reading CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Report: Near-Empty San Francisco Centre Evicting the Remaining Retail Tenants
The 1.5 million-square-foot mall was foreclosed on last week, selling for $134 million. Continue Reading Report: Near-Empty San Francisco Centre Evicting the Remaining Retail Tenants
169-Unit Affordable Housing Portfolio in Connecticut Sells for $39.7 Million
CBRE represented the seller, an affiliate of First Atlantic, LLC, and procured the buyer, an affiliate of Heritage Housing Inc. Continue Reading 169-Unit Affordable Housing Portfolio in Connecticut Sells for $39.7 Million
Corcoran Group Announces First Franchise in New Mexico
The firm will serve clients across the New Mexico capital city and in the surrounding areas up to the Colorado border. Continue Reading Corcoran Group Announces First Franchise in New Mexico
Kendra Newman Named General Counsel at Keller Williams
Newman joined KW in August 2021 as vice president and deputy general counsel. Continue Reading Kendra Newman Named General Counsel at Keller Williams
Attorneys General of 5 States Sue Zillow and Redfin Over Rental Housing Agreement
“This agreement between Zillow and Redfin not to compete is illegal,” said Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares. Continue Reading Attorneys General of 5 States Sue Zillow and Redfin Over Rental Housing Agreement
Connecticut Offers Free Risk Mapping Tool to Assess Climate Threats to Properties
“Climate risk is a reality today, not tomorrow,” said Matthew Eby, founder and CEO of First Street. Continue Reading Connecticut Offers Free Risk Mapping Tool to Assess Climate Threats to Properties
Acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill Nominated for Permanent Role
Hill has been serving as acting chairman since Jan. 20. Continue Reading Acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill Nominated for Permanent Role
Supreme Court Rules Lisa Cook Can Stay at the Fed for Now
The court will hear the arguments in this case in January, and its ruling will remain in place until there is a final ruling. Continue Reading Supreme Court Rules Lisa Cook Can Stay at the Fed for Now
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
The Refinance Index plummeted by 21% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
NAR noted that the shutdown has resulted in the halting of NFIP’s authority to issue new policies. Continue Reading NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
“Property ownership has gotten more complex, and public records do not always tell the full story,” said ATTOM’s Todd Teta. Continue Reading New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
