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RFK Stadium’s Fate Uncertain After Continuing Resolution is Pulled
Earlier this year, the National Park Service (NPS) has given its approval for the demolition of RFK Stadium. Continue Reading RFK Stadium’s Fate Uncertain After Continuing Resolution is Pulled
Report: Home Affordability Worsened in Q4
The national median home price has climbed to $364,750 during the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Report: Home Affordability Worsened in Q4
Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Role in Chicago Bank Failure
Marek Matczuk was convicted by a jury in federal court last year. Continue Reading Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Role in Chicago Bank Failure
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CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
The CFPB report also noted that domestic violence survivors face additional problems with servicers. Continue Reading CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
Lafayette RE Management in $680,000 Settlement Over PPP Loan Fraud
The company claimed it was settling the charges to avoid lengthy and costly litigation. Continue Reading Lafayette RE Management in $680,000 Settlement Over PPP Loan Fraud
DC Tax Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
Timothy Trifilo will be sentenced on May 19, 2025. Continue Reading DC Tax Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
Bascom Group Acquires Seattle Multifamily Community
Built in 1992, the property features a five-story residential building situated above two levels of structured parking. Continue Reading Bascom Group Acquires Seattle Multifamily Community
Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.60% as of Dec. 12. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop
Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down in Q3
The top four metro areas that recorded the largest flipping rates during the third quarter were all in Georgia. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down in Q3
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up Despite Fewer Listings, Higher Prices
“There are buyers out there who have been waiting a long time to get into the market,” said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS chief economist. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up Despite Fewer Listings, Higher Prices
Blackstone Pays $2.6 Billion for Mixed-Use Tokyo Property
The transaction is the largest real estate investment by a foreign investor in Japan. Continue Reading Blackstone Pays $2.6 Billion for Mixed-Use Tokyo Property
New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities
Politicians could face fines or criminal charges if they fail to make full disclosures. Continue Reading New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities
European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates
The European Central Bank, Swiss National Bank and Bank of Canada each reduced rates. Continue Reading European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates
Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022
Sun Belt markets saw the most significant declines in median rents, led by Austin (-12.4%), Tampa (-11.3%) and Raleigh (-8.4%). Continue Reading Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022
Study: Most Americans Want to Age in Their Current Homes
The majority of Americans ages 50 and older want to remain in their current homes as they age, but nearly half expect to relocate due to rising housing costs, according to AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey. The new survey polled 3,090 adults from June...
William Raveis Acquires Nantucket Brokerage
The brokerage was founded in 1992 as Lucille Jordan Associates. Continue Reading William Raveis Acquires Nantucket Brokerage
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CMBS DELINQUENCY RATE DROPS BY FIVE BASIS POINTS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/cmbs-delinquency-rate-drops-by-five-basis-points/
JEF CONN NAMED 2024 BOARD CHAIRMAN OF TEXAS REALTORS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/jef-conn-named-2024-board-chairman-of-texas-realtors/
MBA’S BROEKSMIT EXPRESSES ‘SIGNIFICANT CONCERN’ OVER PAUSING FORECLOSURES ON VA-GUARANTEED LOANS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/mbas-broeksmit-expresses-significant-concern-over-pausing-foreclosures-on-va-guaranteed-loans/
