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Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for Ginnie Mae, FHA, and FDIC
Travis Hill has been serving as acting chairman since Jan. 20 Continue Reading Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for Ginnie Mae, FHA, and FDIC
Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for Ginnie Mae, FHA, and FDIC
Travis Hill has been serving as acting chairman since Jan. 20 Continue Reading Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for Ginnie Mae, FHA, and FDIC
Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology
Brazil will conduct its first public real estate auction using blockchain technology. Convergencia Digital reports the Court of Auditors of São Paulo (TCE-SP) will sell off 10 warehouses, with every document and photograph involved in the process to be timestamped and...
Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
Sun Communities Inc. (NYSE: SUI), a Southfield, Michigan-headquartered real estate investment trust that owns and operates manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities, announced the appointment of Mark E. Patten as chief financial officer (CFO),...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,404 in October to $378,063 in November. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
“The city has the third-highest share of households lacking complete plumbing facilities and the 10th-highest share lacking complete kitchen facilities,” the report said. Continue Reading New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
The latest HMI survey also found 40% of builders were cutting prices in December. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
Canadian Home Sales and Prices Down During November
There were 173,000 properties listed for sale across all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of November, up 8.5% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales and Prices Down During November
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Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
Wang’s team closed 430 homes totaling $425 million in sales volume in 2024. Continue Reading Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
A recent study from the Tax Foundation ranked North Carolina 36th highest property taxes in the nation. Continue Reading North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
Elite International Realty Launches Retail-Focused Division
Retail by Elite will support retailers from the early development stages through commercial negotiations, leasing, design, construction, and ongoing operational milestones. Continue Reading Elite International Realty Launches Retail-Focused Division
RentRedi Debuts Spanish-Language Version of Tenant App
RentRedi is also offering customer support in Spanish, with both live support and an auto-attendant experience. Continue Reading RentRedi Debuts Spanish-Language Version of Tenant App
AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Real estate isn’t just a financial decision—it’s a psychological one. Only a human being can navigate both. Continue Reading AI + Real Estate: The Inflection Point of 2025 — And Why Leadership Matters More Than Technology
Disney Files 15 Lawsuits Against ‘Excessive’ Property Tax Assessments on Florida Assets
The lawsuits claim the office of Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado did not use “professionally accepted appraisal practices.” Continue Reading Disney Files 15 Lawsuits Against ‘Excessive’ Property Tax Assessments on Florida Assets
Zohran Mamdani to Move into Gracie Mansion, Official Residence for NYC’s Mayor
Mamdani will be trading in his one-bedroom, $2,300 a month rent-stabilized apartment for the rent-free, five-bedroom mansion. Continue Reading Zohran Mamdani to Move into Gracie Mansion, Official Residence for NYC’s Mayor
Pre-Leasing Begins on Greystar’s New Denver High-Rise Community
In addition to the residences, The Parson will feature 4,100 square feet of ground floor retail space. Continue Reading Pre-Leasing Begins on Greystar’s New Denver High-Rise Community
Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
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