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Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Jennifer Garula-Mers cost EPCAR a total loss of $81,453.92. Continue Reading Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
A Pair of San Francisco Hotels Sold at Steep Discount
The hotels account for nearly 10% of San Francisco’s lodging units. Continue Reading A Pair of San Francisco Hotels Sold at Steep Discount
SITE Centers Corp. Sells 5 Retail Plazas
The company did not identify the buyers of the properties. Continue Reading SITE Centers Corp. Sells 5 Retail Plazas
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New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
The measure’s proponents are seeking to have it included on the November 2026 ballot. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
An affordability challenge in rural America, Canadian and American renters consider the pursuit of homeownership, and Arkansas realtors helping communities facing food insecurity. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
“There is a perception that housing outside of the GTA is still somewhat affordable, but that’s not true,” said Austin Thompson, senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute. Continue Reading Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
Eric Drinkwater was licensed with RE/MAX Central since 2005. Continue Reading Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
The statewide median sales price reached $430,000, a 3.6% increase from August 2024. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
Forecast Warns of 10% Spike in Electric Heating Costs This Winter
NEADA is also predicting higher natural gas costs, with the average household gas bill increasing from $639 to $693. Continue Reading Forecast Warns of 10% Spike in Electric Heating Costs This Winter
Florida Records Surge in Pending Home Sales
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in August was $410,000, down 0.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Florida Records Surge in Pending Home Sales
California Man Sentenced for Belize-Based Real Estate Scam
Andris Pukke was convicted of wire fraud and obstruction of justice on July 10. Continue Reading California Man Sentenced for Belize-Based Real Estate Scam
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased During Q2
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding reached $4.88 trillion by the end of the second quarter, an increase of $47.1 billion (1%) from the first quarter, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Multifamily mortgage debt...
Michael Bailey Promoted to CEO at Zeman Homes
Prior to joining Zeman Homes last June, Bailey spent over a decade with Equity Lifestyle Properties. Continue Reading Michael Bailey Promoted to CEO at Zeman Homes
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
