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Vanderbilt University to Expand Presence into San Francisco
Nashville-headquartered Vanderbilt University announced plans to establish an academic presence in San Francisco through the acquisition of the campus of the California College of the Arts (CCA). The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. CCA is planning to...
Vanderbilt University to Expand Presence into San Francisco
Nashville-headquartered Vanderbilt University announced plans to establish an academic presence in San Francisco through the acquisition of the campus of the California College of the Arts (CCA). The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. CCA is planning to...
Office Leasing Activity Up 5% During 2025
Office leasing activity during 2025 was up by 5% from one year before, according to a new data report from CoStar Group (NYSE: CSGP). Last year, office tenants signed for an estimated 410 million square feet of space. This was a significant reversal from 2024, when...
Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
New York City-headquartered Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) announced the closing of its $1.6 billion acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. in an all-stock transaction. Madison, New Jersey-based Anywhere, formerly known as Realogy, is the parent company of the brands...
Apartment Rents Up by Scant 0.1% in December
Apartment rents were up slightly in December with the national average increasing to $1,708, a scant 0.1% increase from November’s upwardly revised figure of $1,707. According to data from Apartments.com, this mild uptick reversed the previous five consecutive month...
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MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
LSU is the fourth school offering this course. Continue Reading MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
Williston Financial Group Teams with Gold Capital Partners to Launch New Title and Escrow Firm
Metro United is launching operations in Arizona with scheduled expansion into multiple states in early 2026. Continue Reading Williston Financial Group Teams with Gold Capital Partners to Launch New Title and Escrow Firm
Mickey Rourke Denies Being Behind GoFundMe Campaign to Avoid Eviction
“It is embarrassing, but I’m sure I’ll get over it like everything else,” he said. Continue Reading Mickey Rourke Denies Being Behind GoFundMe Campaign to Avoid Eviction
Trump Seeks to Ban Institutional Investors from Single-Family Housing Market
“People live in homes, not corporations,” said Trump. Continue Reading Trump Seeks to Ban Institutional Investors from Single-Family Housing Market
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Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. Continue Reading Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
The median sales price in Alabama grew by $39,275 year-over-year to $251,784, an 18.5% annual increase but a 0.6% drop month-over-month. Continue Reading Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives California License as ‘Commercial Modular Manufacturer’
This development follows the company’s ongoing progress toward its proposed merger with FG Merger II Corp. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives California License as ‘Commercial Modular Manufacturer’
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Japan’s Sapporo Real Estate Sold to KKR-Led Venture for $3 Billion
Following the transaction, Sapporo Real Estate will become an independent company. Continue Reading Japan’s Sapporo Real Estate Sold to KKR-Led Venture for $3 Billion
Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
The Lucas County Clerk’s Office issued a statement that they never contact citizens regarding missed jury duty. Continue Reading Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
Georgia Man Charged with Real Estate Investment and College Football Ticket Frauds
Matthew Neet waived indictment and agreed to proceed by criminal information on Dec. 19. Continue Reading Georgia Man Charged with Real Estate Investment and College Football Ticket Frauds
Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
The state treasurer’s office was scheduled to begin to transfer of $1.7 billion from the unclaimed funds account on New Year’s Day into a new grant program for sports and cultural facilities that was created to accommodate the Browns. Continue Reading Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2026
Barnes & Noble opened 67 stores during 2025. Continue Reading Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2026
Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Charged With Fraud
Tracy Denise Jones was arraigned on a criminal information containing federal charges of conspiracy to commit theft of government funds, wire fraud, and credit application fraud. Continue Reading Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Charged With Fraud
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