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Sen. Bernie Sanders Calls for Moratorium on Data Center Construction
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has called for a halt to the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data center, claiming the technology is developing too quickly and is creating environmental problems. “I will be pushing for a moratorium on the construction of data...
Sen. Bernie Sanders Calls for Moratorium on Data Center Construction
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has called for a halt to the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data center, claiming the technology is developing too quickly and is creating environmental problems. “I will be pushing for a moratorium on the construction of data...
Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
A Silicon Valley villa and an Aspen estate were the most home sales during November, according to a new report from Redfin. Aspen was home to four of the 10 most expensive home sales of November – perfect timing for ski season. The most expensive home sales of...
California Home Sales at 3-Year High
California home sales reached a three-year high, according to new data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled 287,940 last month, up by 1.9% from the 282,590 sales in...
Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
Google (NASDAG: GOOG, GOOGL) is quietly running a pilot test that puts residential listings directly into its search results. The company’s endeavor was uncovered by real estate tech consultant and blogger Mike Delprete, who noted the listings include “full property...
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Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
The multifamily developer Thompson Thrift announced that it will develop Wrenly, a 214-unit community in the Atlanta suburb of Newnan, Georgia. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
The company said the property has been well-maintained by the previous ownership, and there are no significant deferred maintenance needs. Continue Reading Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: It Can’t Happen Here, Can It?
Houses of worship are very special pieces of real estate, and violence against these buildings and the people within them has become too commonplace. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: It Can’t Happen Here, Can It?
Canadian Housing Starts Up 9.4%
Montreal posted a 24% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts this month driven by higher multi-unit and single-detached starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up 9.4%
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New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer income-eligible seniors. Continue Reading New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Dollar General said it opened 196 new stores in the third quarter. Continue Reading Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Texas AG Paxton Sues EPIC City Developers for Securities Fraud
“The leaders behind EPIC City have engaged in a radical plot to destroy hundreds of acres of beautiful Texas land and line their own pockets,” said Paxton. Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton Sues EPIC City Developers for Securities Fraud
Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
The ban follows complaints about a rented-out residence where wild parties disrupted a neighborhood. Continue Reading Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
A residential property tax hike in Boston, an investigation into Bill Pulte, and a surprise squatter in a California homeowner’s residence. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
“They’re thinking about things that we’ve all talked about in our industry,” he said. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
Owner of Minnesota Lodge Resort Charged with Torching the Property
He submitted a $16.5 million insurance claim, citing “a fire of unknown origin” as the cause of the destruction. Continue Reading Owner of Minnesota Lodge Resort Charged with Torching the Property
Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. Buys Chicago-Area Retail Plaza for $60 Million
The 600,000-square-foot shopping destination features retailers such as Nordstrom Rack, Dick’s, Marshalls, Ross, Planet Fitness, and Barnes and Noble. Continue Reading Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. Buys Chicago-Area Retail Plaza for $60 Million
Q3 Real Estate Investor Purchasing Up by Only 1% Year-Over-Year
Nationwide, 8% of homes investors offloaded in the third quarter were sold at a loss, up from 6.5% a year earlier. Continue Reading Q3 Real Estate Investor Purchasing Up by Only 1% Year-Over-Year
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