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Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte and the FHFA did not publicly comment on the report. Continue Reading Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte and the FHFA did not publicly comment on the report. Continue Reading Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Keller Williams Expands Into Qatar
Keller Williams Realty LLC (KW) has expanded its Middle East presence with a new master franchise in Qatar. The new franchise is led by Regional Operating Principal Muhammad Usman Saeed, who brings over 15 years of experience in the Qatari real estate market. This is...
Virginia Home Sales Up 9% in September
A total of 8,783 homes were sold in Virginia during September, up by 8.9% from one year ago, while a total of 8,662 pending sales were recorded, 6.7% more than in the prior year. According to data from Virginia Realtors, there were 24,759 active listings on the market...
20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is proposing a nearly 20% property tax increase for 2026, the first hike since 2019. KSL.com reports Wilson said the increase is needed to meet rising costs and maintain the county’s bond rating. She noted that inflation since the...
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FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over ‘Unlawful Agreement’ on Rental Housing Listings
The FTC warned the agreement could create higher prices and worse terms for multifamily unit advertising. Continue Reading FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over ‘Unlawful Agreement’ on Rental Housing Listings
The Best Small City in America Is…
At the other end of the spectrum was Bessemer, Alabama, which scored the lowest ranking among the small cities in the data analysis. Continue Reading The Best Small City in America Is…
Connecticut Town Considers Cannabis Complex Featuring 50 Affordable Housing Units
The new development would only sell medical cannabis for registered patients. Continue Reading Connecticut Town Considers Cannabis Complex Featuring 50 Affordable Housing Units
HUD Secretary Turner: ‘The Radical Left Are Going to Shut Down the Government’
“Homes could be lost and lives ruined. Democrats are risking creating a disaster,” Turner said. Continue Reading HUD Secretary Turner: ‘The Radical Left Are Going to Shut Down the Government’
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Home Sales and Prices Down in Florida
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $412,734, down 4% from the previous year. Continue Reading Home Sales and Prices Down in Florida
Report: Connecticut’s Severe Housing Shortage Was a Long Time in the Making
The state’s price increases of 63.7% over the past five years outpaced the national average of 55.5%. Continue Reading Report: Connecticut’s Severe Housing Shortage Was a Long Time in the Making
New York State Records 6.2% Drop in Home Sales
The state’s median price of homes increased for the 21st straight month. Continue Reading New York State Records 6.2% Drop in Home Sales
OpenAI to Build 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center in Abu Dhabi
The buildings’ construction will be funded by G42 while the data center will be operated by OpenAI and the tech company Oracle. Continue Reading OpenAI to Build 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center in Abu Dhabi
Mortgage Rates Inch Up
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% as of May 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up
Chicago Suburb Threatens to Seize Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
The property is slated to be auctioned on June 18 by Paramount Realty USA. Continue Reading Chicago Suburb Threatens to Seize Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
The median existing-home price for all housing types in April was $414,000, up 1.8% from the $406,600 in April 2024. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
Appraisal Institute Ousts Vice President Accused of Sexual Harassment
Craig Steinley called the ouster “a deliberate act of retaliation driven by internal politics.” Continue Reading Appraisal Institute Ousts Vice President Accused of Sexual Harassment
$16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
The program aims to increase the workforce housing supply in areas that have new or expanding businesses. Continue Reading $16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
Report: Australia Will Fall Short of its Goal of 1.2 Million New Homes by 2029
“Nationally, dwelling prices rose by 4.9% over 2024 and by a further 0.7% over the first three months of 2025,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: Australia Will Fall Short of its Goal of 1.2 Million New Homes by 2029
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