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Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
“So many of these properties, especially the vacant lots, just sit there for a while,” said Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. Continue Reading Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
“So many of these properties, especially the vacant lots, just sit there for a while,” said Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. Continue Reading Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
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...
Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
The percentage of first-time home buyers has reached a record low while the typical age of first-time buyers hit a 40-year high, according to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report published by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For the...
HUD Secretary Turner Tells Senate Democrats to ‘Stop the Political Games’ and Reopen the Government
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner called on Senate Democrats to put “principle over politics” and vote to reopen the federal government. In a posting on X, Turner wrote, “Our colleagues on the Left have forgotten why they were sent to Washington,...
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Howard Hanna Acquires Manhattan’s Elegran Real Estate
The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Howard Hanna Acquires Manhattan’s Elegran Real Estate
91-Unit Rental Home Community Opens in Edmonton
The Parkside North Townhomes were built on the former military base Griesbach Barracks. Continue Reading 91-Unit Rental Home Community Opens in Edmonton
Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27% as of Oct. 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
Builder Confidence Rises Despite Market Challenges
“The HMI gain in October is a positive signal for 2026 as our forecast is for single-family housing starts to gain ground next year,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Rises Despite Market Challenges
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Fairway Independent Mortgage Changes Its Name
The newly named Fairway Home Mortgage will highlight the tagline “All Roads Lead Home.” Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage Changes Its Name
Jesse Hill Named CFO at eXp World Holdings
Hill has served as the company’s interim CFO and principal financial officer since April. Continue Reading Jesse Hill Named CFO at eXp World Holdings
FHFA’s Pulte Calls for Congressional Investigation of Fed Chairman Powell
Pulte has repeatedly echoed President Trump’s hostile and insulting comments regarding Powell’s intellect and job performance. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Calls for Congressional Investigation of Fed Chairman Powell
Report: Pet Friendly Rentals Get Leased Faster
Pet-friendly rentals in the New York City metro area typically rented 26 days faster than units that did not accept pets. Continue Reading Report: Pet Friendly Rentals Get Leased Faster
Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 7% from the previous week and was 40% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
New Oregon Agency to Bolster State’s Housing Production
“My North Star is for every Oregonian to be able to afford a home,” said Gov. Tina Kotek in a statement. Continue Reading New Oregon Agency to Bolster State’s Housing Production
Florida Man Sentenced for Hijacking Company’s Control to Commit Real Estate Fraud Scams
Robert Houston fraudulently claimed control of Sarasota-based Glenco Properties in 2022 with the Florida Division of Corporations. Continue Reading Florida Man Sentenced for Hijacking Company’s Control to Commit Real Estate Fraud Scams
NAR, MBA Praise Senate-Amended Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
The bill will now go back to the House of Representatives for a reconciliation process. Continue Reading NAR, MBA Praise Senate-Amended Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
Report: US Laundry Appliances Market to Reach $9.79 Billion by 2030
Upgraded appliance design that incorporates smart technology – including advanced sensors and Internet of Things capabilities – will further improve the user experience. Continue Reading Report: US Laundry Appliances Market to Reach $9.79 Billion by 2030
Missouri to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Property Tax Reform
Six public meetings will be held from mid-July through early September. Continue Reading Missouri to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Property Tax Reform
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