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Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
The five-story development, which is now 60% leased, offers 78 apartments for households earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income. Continue Reading Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
Michael Rehaut Joins Melius Research as Managing Director and Head of Housing Research
Rehaut joins the firm from JPMorgan, where he spent the last 24 years as a senior analyst in the equity research department. Continue Reading Michael Rehaut Joins Melius Research as Managing Director and Head of Housing Research
Lynn Beckstead, Former President of SecurityNational Mortgage, Dies at 72
In 1993, the insurance company Security National recruited Beckstead to launch a new mortgage division. Continue Reading Lynn Beckstead, Former President of SecurityNational Mortgage, Dies at 72
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 10-14
Data centers are popping up in lower-income neighborhoods, fewer retail stores are shutting down, and British homebuyers are looking for air-conditioned residences. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 10-14
Seattle Bans Rental Housing Junk Fees
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections will be tasked with investigating rental agreement violations. Continue Reading Seattle Bans Rental Housing Junk Fees
American Real Estate Association Hires John Blount as Chief Lobbyist
The organization said Blount’s recruitment signals its “intent to be a strong national voice on real estate policy.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Hires John Blount as Chief Lobbyist
Jeffrey Weidell Named 2027 Vice Chairman for the Mortgage Bankers Association
Weidell will be installed at MBA’s 113th Annual Convention and Expo in Chicago this October. Continue Reading Jeffrey Weidell Named 2027 Vice Chairman for the Mortgage Bankers Association
Trump Nominates Brian Johnson to Be CFPB Director
Johnson served as deputy director of the CFPB from 2018 to 2020 during the first Trump term. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Brian Johnson to Be CFPB Director
Median Sold Price in Mid-Atlantic Region Hits Record High
“While inventory is increasing, there are some markets where supply is still not keeping pace with demand,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Median Sold Price in Mid-Atlantic Region Hits Record High
Feds Sell Trump’s Former DC Hotel for $80 Million
The property was originally the Post Office Building, which opened in 1899. Continue Reading Feds Sell Trump’s Former DC Hotel for $80 Million
Alec Baldwin Tries Another Price Cut to Sell His Hamptons Estate
The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom residence in Amagansett, New York was first listed for $29 million in 2022. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Tries Another Price Cut to Sell His Hamptons Estate
Ex-Chicago Housing Authority Director Indicted in Kickback Scheme
The indictment charges Ryan Ross and Vanessa Rhodes with eight counts of honest services fraud, each of which is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison. Continue Reading Ex-Chicago Housing Authority Director Indicted in Kickback Scheme
Maine Home Sales and Prices Hold Steady
A total of 1,206 single-family existing homes were sold in Maine last month, with a median sold price of $425,000. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales and Prices Hold Steady
CoStar Group Targets Zillow with Amicus Brief in MRED Case
“Zillow wants a court order forcing MLSs to hand over their listings while Zillow hoards its own exclusive pre-market inventory,” said Gene Boxer, CoStar Group’s general counsel. Continue Reading CoStar Group Targets Zillow with Amicus Brief in MRED Case
eXp Realty Promotes Wendy Forsythe to Chief Operating Officer
Forsythe succeeds Patrick O’Neill, who is departing the company. Continue Reading eXp Realty Promotes Wendy Forsythe to Chief Operating Officer
Gwyneth Paltrow Stars in Advertising Campaign for Israeli Real Estate Development
The new advertising campaign is being shown on Israeli media, with Paltrow’s English-language narration translated via Hebrew-language subtitles. Continue Reading Gwyneth Paltrow Stars in Advertising Campaign for Israeli Real Estate Development
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