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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
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
Illinois Home Sales Up 4.6% Year-Over-Year
A total of 11,375 homes, both single-family houses and condominiums, were sold in Illinois last month, a 4.6% rise from the 10,873 sold one year earlier. According to data from Illinois Realtors, 22,845 homes were available for sale statewide last month, down 2.9%...
Realtor.com to Debut FlyAround, Offering 360-Degree Views of Properties
Realtor.com is planning to offer its users FlyAround, a new feature that leverages 3D Maps from Google Maps Platform that provides a 360-degree view of property listings. According to the company, FlyAround enables users to see lot dimensions, topography, and how a...
Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
Mortgage rates continued their downward slide in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.17% as of Oct. 30, down from last week when it averaged 6.19%. A year ago at this time, it FRM...
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PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
FlexIQ will replace PHH’s previously offered Gold/Silver/Bronze non-QM programs. Continue Reading PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
LendingTree Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda Dies in ATV Accident
Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 after going through difficulties trying to secure his first mortgage. Continue Reading LendingTree Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda Dies in ATV Accident
Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
The estate provides 570 feet of shoreline along Geist Reservoir with a three-slip boat deck. Continue Reading Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
Peachtree Group Launches Equipment Finance Division
Brian Shaughnessy was named president of the new division. Continue Reading Peachtree Group Launches Equipment Finance Division
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Trepp Launches Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Professionals
“This initiative reflects Trepp’s commitment to supporting lifelong learning and strengthening the CRE talent pipeline,” said CEO Annemarie DiCola. Continue Reading Trepp Launches Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Professionals
OFA Group Signs LOI to Acquire Majority Stake in Aspire Homes Realty
The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading OFA Group Signs LOI to Acquire Majority Stake in Aspire Homes Realty
Why is a Rhode Island Property Tax Being Named After Taylor Swift?
Swift has not been seen in Rhode Island since last August when she hosted a celebrity-filled party at her property. Continue Reading Why is a Rhode Island Property Tax Being Named After Taylor Swift?
FHFA’s Pulte Says Would-Be Freddie Mac Bomber is Still Contacting Him
Lozano was fired from her job prior to Pulte’s confirmation as FHFA director. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Says Would-Be Freddie Mac Bomber is Still Contacting Him
City Ventures Debuts New LA-Area Townhome Community
Pricing begins in the $500,000s. Continue Reading City Ventures Debuts New LA-Area Townhome Community
Kennedy Wilson Acquires 2 Apartment Communities for $166 Million
The fund invested $61 million of equity in these transactions. Continue Reading Kennedy Wilson Acquires 2 Apartment Communities for $166 Million
Blackstone Pays $2 Billion for CRE Loans from Atlantic Union
Blackstone has acquired $20 billion of CRE loan portfolios in the last 24 months. Continue Reading Blackstone Pays $2 Billion for CRE Loans from Atlantic Union
Virginia Home Sales Remain Flat While Prices Continue to Rise
Virginia’s median sales price was $440,000 in May, up $15,000 since last year, reflecting a 3.5% increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Remain Flat While Prices Continue to Rise
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of June 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,235, up from $2,206 in April and up from $2,226 in May 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
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