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New Platform Launched for Foreign Buyers in Saudi Arabian Real Estate Market
Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has launched "Saudi Properties" as the official platform for all real estate ownership transactions by non-Saudis within the kingdom. The new platform comes ahead of the Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law that goes...
New Platform Launched for Foreign Buyers in Saudi Arabian Real Estate Market
Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has launched "Saudi Properties" as the official platform for all real estate ownership transactions by non-Saudis within the kingdom. The new platform comes ahead of the Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law that goes...
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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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’
Starter Home Sales and Prices Outpace Other Housing Sectors
August’s price data marked the 12th consecutive month for starter home price increases, outpacing other price tiers Continue Reading Starter Home Sales and Prices Outpace Other Housing Sectors
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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
NAR Commends House Passage of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The bill passed this morning in a 215-214 House vote. Continue Reading NAR Commends House Passage of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Trump: Decision on Ending Conservatorship on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Coming Soon
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were put in federal conservatorship in September 2008. Continue Reading Trump: Decision on Ending Conservatorship on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Coming Soon
Listings Featuring Swimming Pools at an All-Time High
Realtor.com acknowledged that homes with pools are generally larger than those without. Continue Reading Listings Featuring Swimming Pools at an All-Time High
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 11%
April’s median sales price of $295,000 was up 3.5% month-over-month and up 7% since the beginning of the year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 11%
Mattamy Homes in New Partnership to Bring Geothermal Energy to its Housing
The new geothermal installations will span Mattamy Homes’ range of single-family residences, townhouses, and multifamily mid-rise and high-rise developments. Continue Reading Mattamy Homes in New Partnership to Bring Geothermal Energy to its Housing
DCHFA Names Melissa Lee as CFO
She succeeds Steve Clinton, who has retired. Continue Reading DCHFA Names Melissa Lee as CFO
MBA Chief: Trump Team ‘Understands Housing and Real Estate Finance’
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit praised the administration’s focus on deregulation. Continue Reading MBA Chief: Trump Team ‘Understands Housing and Real Estate Finance’
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