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Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
A new data report from Redfin found the median monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
A new data report from Redfin found the median monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
Iowa Democrats Offer Property Tax Relief Plan
Democrats in Iowa’s House of Representatives have proposed a property tax relief plan that would freeze rates for seniors and offer rebates for all homeowners. KEYC reports the proposal sets a 4% limit on the annual increases for property taxes beginning in 2028 while...
Compass Announces New Team to Serve Chicago Area
Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) announced the recruitment of Chicago-area industry veterans Charlie Cohen and Alex Morsch to launch a five-agent team called Cohen Morsch. Before joining Cross Street, Cohen spent more than a decade at Ridgetree Properties, where he focused...
Steve Sheetz, Who Expanded Convenience Store Chain Across 7 States, Dies at 77
Steve Sheetz, the convenience store executive who led the growth of his eponymous family-owned company to more than 800 locations across seven states, passed away on Jan. 4 at the age of 77 from respiratory complications following hospitalization for pneumonia....
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Fort Worth Business Owner Pleads Guilty in Unfinished Home Building Fraud Case
Christopher Judge faces up to 20 years in federal prison. Continue Reading Fort Worth Business Owner Pleads Guilty in Unfinished Home Building Fraud Case
The Kraft Group Reaches Agreement for New Boston-Area Soccer Stadium
The Kraft Group, which also owns the New England Patriots, will make an initial payment of $3 million over six years to Boston, which will go into the Charlestown Community Impact Fund Continue Reading The Kraft Group Reaches Agreement for New Boston-Area Soccer Stadium
Maryland to See Average Increase of 12.7% on Property Tax Assessments
All 23 counties and Baltimore City will see increases in property values. Continue Reading Maryland to See Average Increase of 12.7% on Property Tax Assessments
SEC Charges Duo for $300 Million Ponzi Scheme Tied to ‘Real Estate Acceleration Loans’ Program
Bradford and Linarducci raised more than $35 million and $13 million in investor funds, respectively. Continue Reading SEC Charges Duo for $300 Million Ponzi Scheme Tied to ‘Real Estate Acceleration Loans’ Program
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Existing Home Sales Inched Up 0.5% in November
The median existing home price in November was $409,200 for all housing types, up 1.2% from one year ago ($404,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Inched Up 0.5% in November
Demolition Begins at Hawaii’s Aloha Stadium
The old stadium is being replaced by a 22,500-seat venue that will become home for the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football program. Continue Reading Demolition Begins at Hawaii’s Aloha Stadium
Saskatoon Ex-Broker Arrested for Inciting Hate Online
The Saskatoon Police Service Hate Crime Unit arrested Brandon Taylor Moore at his home on Wednesday. Continue Reading Saskatoon Ex-Broker Arrested for Inciting Hate Online
Mortgage Application Payments Down in November
“Affordability conditions have now improved for six straight months,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Down in November
Claremont Lincoln University Debuts Graduate Programs Focused on Land Policy
The new master’s degrees are developed in partnership with CLU’s Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Continue Reading Claremont Lincoln University Debuts Graduate Programs Focused on Land Policy
Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for Ginnie Mae, FHA, and FDIC
Travis Hill has been serving as acting chairman since Jan. 20 Continue Reading Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for Ginnie Mae, FHA, and FDIC
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...
Wisconsin Home Sales Down 9.2% Year-Over-Year
Total listings were up 3.7% relative to their November 2024 levels. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Down 9.2% Year-Over-Year
The Agency Opens New Office in Tulsa
The Agency Tulsa will be led by Managing Partners Wyatt Poindexter and Wayne Kirby. Continue Reading The Agency Opens New Office in Tulsa
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
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