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New Data Reports Find Cooling but Continued Home Price Gains
FHFA Director Bill Pulte did not offer a public comment on the price increases. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Cooling but Continued Home Price Gains
Chicago Bears Give Illinois Lawmakers More Time to Resolve Obstacles for a New Stadium
“We don’t have a set deadline, but I am confident that sometime this spring/summer, we’ll know,” said Bears President Kevin Warren. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Give Illinois Lawmakers More Time to Resolve Obstacles for a New Stadium
Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
The townhomes offer two-story, open-concept floor plans ranging from 1,343 to 1,392 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths. Continue Reading Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
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First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Vertical construction began last October, with the first units expected in April and full project completion slated for early 2027. Continue Reading First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“Fannie and Freddie are stupidly cheap…They could be a 10X and it could happen soon,” he said. Continue Reading Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
New York State Home Sales Up 2.5%
Home prices extended the streak of 29 consecutive months of rising values with a 4.2% year-over-year upswing to $440,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Up 2.5%
New Hampshire Bill Would Enable Property Tax Cap Votes Every 2 Years
New Hampshire’s property taxes are among the nation’s highest. Continue Reading New Hampshire Bill Would Enable Property Tax Cap Votes Every 2 Years
Women’s Fashion Retailer Francesca’s to Close All Stores
The chain has more than 450 stores in 45 states, with 3,400 employed as associates. Continue Reading Women’s Fashion Retailer Francesca’s to Close All Stores
UK Approves China’s Mega-Embassy in London
China purchased the building – the former site for the Royal Mint – in 2018 for $312 million. Continue Reading UK Approves China’s Mega-Embassy in London
Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025
December was the fifth consecutive month where annual house price appreciation remained below 1%. Continue Reading Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025
ATTOM Acquires Analytics Platform ResiShares
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading ATTOM Acquires Analytics Platform ResiShares
‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Coming to Market for Just Under $30 Million
The mansion is not in Bel-Air – it is located in Brentwood. Continue Reading ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Coming to Market for Just Under $30 Million
Bessent: Trump Fed Chairman Choice Could Be Unveiled ‘As Soon as Next Week’
Four candidates are being considered. Continue Reading Bessent: Trump Fed Chairman Choice Could Be Unveiled ‘As Soon as Next Week’
Connecticut Freezes Property Tax Assessments on Farmland
Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the revocation of the 2025 Recommended Land Use Values and Best Practices for farmland. Continue Reading Connecticut Freezes Property Tax Assessments on Farmland
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs
Programs offer forgivable grants to homebuyers earning up to 80% of the area median income. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs
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