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Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
As of October, Florida home values were down about 3% from the same month in 2022. Continue Reading Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
As of October, Florida home values were down about 3% from the same month in 2022. Continue Reading Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
Toronto-Based REIT Acquires Manufactured Housing Communities in Indiana and Ohio
Toronto-headquartered Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:MHC.U, MHC.UN) has paid a combined $79 million to acquire manufactured housing communities (MHC) in Indiana and Ohio. Flagship completed the acquisition of a community in Seymour, Indiana,...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: While most political observers are fixated on Tuesday’s elections in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia, there is a political storm brewing in advance of the 2026 elections that strangely received relatively scant national discussion. The center...
Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
The Robinhood financial services platform has debuted a new mortgage offer through an exclusive agreement with the digital lender Sage Home Loans. Starting today, all eligible Robinhood Gold subscribers can access mortgage rates at least 0.75% below the national...
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Survey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
More than one-third (35%) of millennials citing rising housing costs as the biggest obstacle to their retirement readiness. Continue Reading Survey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
Groundbreaking for $36 Million Mixed-Use Development in South Carolina
The community will include over 650 multifamily units and encompass more than 95 acres of commercial property. Continue Reading Groundbreaking for $36 Million Mixed-Use Development in South Carolina
New 135-Unit Apartment Community Being Built in Twin Cities Metro Area
Pre-leasing is set to begin in fall 2026 with apartments ready for residents by late 2026. Continue Reading New 135-Unit Apartment Community Being Built in Twin Cities Metro Area
Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
“We expect that home sales will increase in 2026,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s chief economist. Continue Reading Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
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Senate Banking Committee Unanimously Approves Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
The bill is backed by leading housing industry organizations including the National Association of Realtors and the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue Reading Senate Banking Committee Unanimously Approves Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
Judge Rejects DOJ Request of Early End to Redlining Settlement with Pennsylvania Bank
Last week, ESSA’s parent company ESSA Bancorp completed a merger with CNB Financial Corporation. Continue Reading Judge Rejects DOJ Request of Early End to Redlining Settlement with Pennsylvania Bank
New Record High for Delaware’s Median Sales Price
Delaware recorded 1,300 home sales during June, a slight 0.7% uptick from the 1,291 transactions recorded in May. Continue Reading New Record High for Delaware’s Median Sales Price
Starter Homes Sales and Prices on the Rise
The typical starter home sold for a record $260,000 last month, up 3.1% from June 2024. Continue Reading Starter Homes Sales and Prices on the Rise
New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs
Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, question the viability of Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze campaign pledge. Continue Reading New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs
Case-Shiller: Home Price Momentum Continues to Slow
The FHFA reported home prices were down in May by 0.2% month-over-month, but were up 2.8% year-over-year. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Price Momentum Continues to Slow
Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
LePatner succeeded the retiring Frank Cohen at the helm of $55 billion BREIT. Continue Reading Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
Green Street Acquires Student Housing Data Provider College House
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Green Street Acquires Student Housing Data Provider College House
Judge Rejects Effort by Trump Ally to Open Fed Policy Meetings to the Public
US District Judge Beryl Howell ruled against Azoria Capital, stating the Sunshine Act did not apply to the FOMC meeting. Continue Reading Judge Rejects Effort by Trump Ally to Open Fed Policy Meetings to the Public
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
GSE reform, credit scoring policy and conflicts of interest are discussed. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
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