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Justice Dept. Sues New Jersey Township Over Natural Gas Ban
“Where the federal government has exclusive authority to regulate appliances and infrastructure, we will fight state and local overreach,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson. Continue Reading Justice Dept. Sues New Jersey Township Over Natural Gas Ban
The Beverly Hills Estates in New Partnership with Savills
The Beverly Hills Estates will serve as Savills’ exclusive West Coast residential brokerage partner. Continue Reading The Beverly Hills Estates in New Partnership with Savills
APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million
“Reno’s transformation is being fueled by world-class employers that are creating thousands of high-paying jobs,” said James R. Parks, founder and principal of APW Avenue Group. Continue Reading APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million
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Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement
Stephen Webster was indicted on Sept. 12 and arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sept. 30. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement
The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
“First-time buyers are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel,” said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. Continue Reading The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely
“I don’t think we’re going to wind up with the place where we get rid of property taxes altogether on homestead or properties,” said Blaise Ingoglia. Continue Reading Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
Median Sale Price for Homes Hit Record High in 2025
Institutional investors were responsible for only 6.6% of last year’s home purchases, unchanged from one year earlier. Continue Reading Median Sale Price for Homes Hit Record High in 2025
StorageMart Acquires 15-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in NYC
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading StorageMart Acquires 15-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in NYC
Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s Last Home Sue LA to Overturn Historic Designation
The plaintiffs are asking the court to affirm their constitutional rights are being violated and grant them the order to proceed with their planned demolition. Continue Reading Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s Last Home Sue LA to Overturn Historic Designation
Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
The trade groups called for “responsibly reducing mortgage insurance premiums.” Continue Reading Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
Indiana State Senate Approves Bill to Create a Stadium for the Chicago Bears
“Indiana is open for business and the Chicago Bears have taken notice,” said Gov. Mike Braun Continue Reading Indiana State Senate Approves Bill to Create a Stadium for the Chicago Bears
Mike Dunleavy Named CEO at Van Metre Companies
Dunleavy joined the company in 2018 as vice president of finance for investment properties and was the company’s chief financial officer since March 2024. Continue Reading Mike Dunleavy Named CEO at Van Metre Companies
Federal Reserve Hits Pause Button on Rates
The Fed added it remained “strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2% objective.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Hits Pause Button on Rates
Bright MLS Hires Rajeev Sajja as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Sajja most recently served as senior vice president of digital marketing and innovation at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors in Devon, Pennsylvania. Continue Reading Bright MLS Hires Rajeev Sajja as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing
New Foundations DPA provides 3.5% down payment assistance on the purchase price of a single- or double-wide manufactured home on a permanent foundation. Continue Reading Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing












