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Housing Starts Plummeted in July
“The July decline in housing starts reflects broader weakness in the housing market,” said NAHB’s Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington. Continue Reading Housing Starts Plummeted in July
Cash Purchases for Homebuying Decline Amid Stabilizing Market
Among states, Mississippi (47.2%), Montana (45.9%), New Mexico (43.8%), Missouri (42.0%) and Florida (41.3%) posted the highest cash shares. Continue Reading Cash Purchases for Homebuying Decline Amid Stabilizing Market
Utah Lawmakers Consider Overriding Local Zoning Rules to Enable Smaller Home Construction
The new bill would also create pre-approved housing plans designed to streamline city approvals and permitting. Continue Reading Utah Lawmakers Consider Overriding Local Zoning Rules to Enable Smaller Home Construction
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CFPB to Stop Publishing Consumer Complaints Against Financial Services Companies
The agency claimed these consumer-submitted complaints were often confusing and contained misleading data. Continue Reading CFPB to Stop Publishing Consumer Complaints Against Financial Services Companies
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Cancel FBI HQ Move to Maryland
The FBI spokesperson said the agency “will continue the best course of action to meet the needs of law enforcement.” Continue Reading Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Cancel FBI HQ Move to Maryland
FBI Adds Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster to Most Wanted List
The FBI is offering a $150,000 reward for his capture. Continue Reading FBI Adds Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster to Most Wanted List
Pulte Asks Congress to Give the FHFA Enforcement Powers
Since becoming FHFA director, Pulte has made several high-profile and highly controversial referrals of alleged mortgage fraud involving President Trump’s political opponents. Continue Reading Pulte Asks Congress to Give the FHFA Enforcement Powers
Canadian Home Sales Are Up, But Housing Starts Are Down
The number of units under construction in centers with a population of 50,000 or more rose 0.9% month-over-month to 374,662 units in May. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Are Up, But Housing Starts Are Down
New REMAX Program Connects Agents with Golf-Focused Homebuyers and Sellers
REMAX has launched a new program designed to better serve buyers and sellers interested in the golf lifestyle. The new REMAX Golf Lifestyles program is based on Golf Life Navigators, an established platform that connects golf-focused buyers and sellers with...
Single-Family Housing Starts Dropped 1.9% in May
“The decline in housing starts aligns with NAHB’s latest builder survey, which showed builder sentiment weakening further in June,” said Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Dropped 1.9% in May
HUD Proposes Updating the Definition of Manufactured Home for Multistory Construction
The comment period on the proposed rule ends on Aug. 11. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Updating the Definition of Manufactured Home for Multistory Construction
Joint Venture to Convert DC Office Property into Multifamily Community
The financial terms of the project were not disclosed. Continue Reading Joint Venture to Convert DC Office Property into Multifamily Community
New Orleans Leads the Nation with Greatest Share of Single Women Homebuyers
The most expensive housing markets generally performed the worst in this study. Continue Reading New Orleans Leads the Nation with Greatest Share of Single Women Homebuyers
Land Gorilla Debuts X-RAY, an AI-Powered Tool for Faster Construction Loan Reviews
“Hidden issues in construction lending often jeopardize a project before the first shovel hits the ground,” said Sean Faries, CEO of Land Gorilla. Continue Reading Land Gorilla Debuts X-RAY, an AI-Powered Tool for Faster Construction Loan Reviews
National Median Asking Rent Down for 34th Straight Month
Las Vegas led the nation as the metro with the greatest level of renter loyalty. Continue Reading National Median Asking Rent Down for 34th Straight Month
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In the Matter of Daniel Grand
The city of University Heights, Ohio, has banned Daniel Grand from inviting friends to his home for a quiet prayer gathering. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In the Matter of Daniel Grand
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