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New Platform Launched for Foreign Buyers in Saudi Arabian Real Estate Market
Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has launched "Saudi Properties" as the official platform for all real estate ownership transactions by non-Saudis within the kingdom. The new platform comes ahead of the Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law that goes...
New Platform Launched for Foreign Buyers in Saudi Arabian Real Estate Market
Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has launched "Saudi Properties" as the official platform for all real estate ownership transactions by non-Saudis within the kingdom. The new platform comes ahead of the Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law that goes...
Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
A New York realtor has become a viral video star as she mistook a pool cover for a solid patio and literally walked on water. Newsweek reports Danielle Eyubeh stated the home she was showing was advertising as having a pool. But in this case, the pool was covered and...
FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (FHLBank Topeka) is awarding $5 million through the third annual iteration of its Native American Housing Initiatives (NAHI) Grants Program. This year’s NAHI grants are being presented to 16 tribes and tribally designated housing...
Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The Atlanta-based fintech Knock has unveiled Knock Bridge Loan Plus, a new product designed to pay off a homeowner’s existing mortgage upfront. According to the company, the product can pay off the homeowner’s current mortgage and release the equity locked up in their...
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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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Florida Congresswoman Asks DOJ to Investigate Fed’s Powell for Perjury
Rep. Luna, a two-term representative, offered no evidence that backed her perjury accusation. Continue Reading Florida Congresswoman Asks DOJ to Investigate Fed’s Powell for Perjury
Toronto Lawyer Charged with Multiple Fraud Counts Involving Real Estate Transactions
Singa Bui was charged with 24 counts of fraud over $5,000, 17 counts of criminal breach of trust and one count of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000. Continue Reading Toronto Lawyer Charged with Multiple Fraud Counts Involving Real Estate Transactions
14-Unit California Property Listed at $12 Million Can Be Purchased with Bitcoin or USDC
The crypto transaction will be facilitated by Guaranty Escrow. Continue Reading 14-Unit California Property Listed at $12 Million Can Be Purchased with Bitcoin or USDC
California Home Sales Up, Reversing 3-Month Slump
California’s median home price fell for the second straight month in June to $899,560. Continue Reading California Home Sales Up, Reversing 3-Month Slump
Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.75% as of July 17. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
Ex-Bishop of AME Zion Church Pleads Guilty to Defrauding California Congregations
Staccato Powell pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud as part of a scheme to gain control of church properties via forged documents and false statements. Continue Reading Ex-Bishop of AME Zion Church Pleads Guilty to Defrauding California Congregations
White House Demands Access to Fed HQ Renovation Site
The president has sent mixed signals on whether he wants to dismiss the central bank chief. Continue Reading White House Demands Access to Fed HQ Renovation Site
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $379,209 in May to $376,077 in June. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year
San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage
The 13-agent Coastline Real Estate Group team has sold more than $200 million in home sales since 2021. Continue Reading San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage
Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
Vancouver recorded a 74% increase in starts this month while Montreal posted an 8% year-over-year decrease and Toronto experienced a 40% year-over-year decrease. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
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