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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
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
David Saavedra Named CEO at the New Mexico Association of Realtors
The New Mexico Association of Realtors (NMAR) has appointed David Saavedra as its new CEO. Saavedra served as interim CEO since July. According to the Albuquerque Journal, Saaverda is NMAR’s fourth CEO in two-and-a-half years, following Rob Wigton’s six months of...
Bank of England Opts to Hold Rates Steady
The Bank of England deviated from their American counterparts at the Federal Reserve by announcing they were not cutting rates at this time. In a statement, Gov. Andrew Bailey said, “Today we held interest rates at 4%. Since August last year, we have been able to cut...
Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
During August, 7.3% of mortgaged homebuyers used a VA loan, up from 6.5% one year earlier, according to a data report from Redfin. This marked the highest share for that month since 2019. Nationwide, the number of VA loans rose 3% year-over-year in August, while the...
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Mortgage Application Activity Declines for Fourth Straight Week
The Refinance Index increased by 4% and was 81% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines for Fourth Straight Week
REcore Solutions Sues Homes.com and CoStar Group Over Unpaid Licensing Fees
REcore said it would terminate the Homes.com and HomesPro data feeds containing listing records for the CRMLS as of Nov. 1. Continue Reading REcore Solutions Sues Homes.com and CoStar Group Over Unpaid Licensing Fees
eXp Realty Launches Division Aimed at Sports and Entertainment Clients
The new eXp Sports & Entertainment will be part of eXp Luxury. Continue Reading eXp Realty Launches Division Aimed at Sports and Entertainment Clients
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Curious Benevolence
The size and the destination of the FHFA director’s donation is unknown. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Curious Benevolence
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Sen. Lee, Conservative Pundit Duped by Fake Powell Resignation Letter
The letter featured an unreasonable facsimile of the Fed’s seal that included non-English lettering. Continue Reading Sen. Lee, Conservative Pundit Duped by Fake Powell Resignation Letter
The 10 Most Expensive US Home Sales for June
All 10 of the properties sold for more than $30 million. Continue Reading The 10 Most Expensive US Home Sales for June
Pennsylvania’s Median Home Sales Price Hits New High
Also on the rise were the number of listings on the market – 41,600, a 9% rise from the 38,100 recorded the same time last year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania’s Median Home Sales Price Hits New High
Two Mixed-Use Jersey Shore Properties Sell for $5.35 Million
Both properties house Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors offices. Continue Reading Two Mixed-Use Jersey Shore Properties Sell for $5.35 Million
Report: Canadians Spend 42.3% of Income on Taxes
Last year, the average Canadian family (with an income of $114,289) paid $48,306 in total taxes. Continue Reading Report: Canadians Spend 42.3% of Income on Taxes
Sen. Warren Blasts FHFA’s Pulte for ‘Abnormal’ Behavior
“Your job is to manage FHFA, oversee our nation’s mortgage market, and lower costs for American families–full stop,” Warren wrote. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Blasts FHFA’s Pulte for ‘Abnormal’ Behavior
Report: Opening Federal Land for Development Will Not Solve Basic Housing Shortage Problems
Approximately 640 million acres of land are federal owned, accounting for nearly one-quarter of the nation’s landmass. Continue Reading Report: Opening Federal Land for Development Will Not Solve Basic Housing Shortage Problems
Bette Davis’ Maine Estate Listed for $15 Million
The property last changed hands in 2016 for $3.75 million. Continue Reading Bette Davis’ Maine Estate Listed for $15 Million
DC Man Sentenced for Stealing Homes with Fraudulent Deeds
Jeffrey M. Young-Bey was found guilty by a jury on Feb.12, 2024, on 12 federal charges. Continue Reading DC Man Sentenced for Stealing Homes with Fraudulent Deeds
‘Bachelorette’ Star Tyler Cameron Joins Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage
Serhant planned to include Cameron in the third season of his “Owning Manhattan” series. Continue Reading ‘Bachelorette’ Star Tyler Cameron Joins Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage
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