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Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
A new survey of Gen Z Americans found one in five (16%) members of this youthful demographic declaring housing affordability to be one of their greatest concerns in life. The new Realtor.com survey, which polled 1,000 adults between the ages of 18-27, found 82% of...
Florida Court Halts Property Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
A Florida court has temporary blocked a land transfer made by Miami Dade College on a parcel that will be used as the future home of President Trump’s presidential library. The Wall Street Journal reports the transfer was halted when Judge Mavel Ruiz of Florida’s 11th...
Start-Up Feesback Debuts Lead Platform with 50% Cashback on Real Estate Commissions
The fintech start-up Feesback has launched a real estate referral brokerage that is designed to help agents grow their business while helping their customers save money. Feesback stated it was offering a “success-only model” that connects transaction-ready clients...
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
The Interim US Attorney was slandered by President Trump after concluding the mortgage fraud case against Letitia James would not stand up in court. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
California Home Sales Edged Up During August
The statewide median home price hit $899,140 in August, up by 1.7% from the prior month and up 1.2% from one year before. Continue Reading California Home Sales Edged Up During August
Pennsylvania Home Sales Hold Steady
The median home sales price rose 6.4% to $319,250 in August, up from $300,000 one year earlier. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Hold Steady
Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
He was previously general counsel at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Americas. Continue Reading Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
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Appraisal Institute VP Steps Away from Public Duties After Accusations of Sexual Harassment
Craig Steinley has not resigned, nor has the Appraisal Institute forced him to give up his position. Continue Reading Appraisal Institute VP Steps Away from Public Duties After Accusations of Sexual Harassment
Edmonton Condo Complex Evacuated Over Collapse Concerns Sold for $5.1 Million
Castledowns Pointe was built in 1999, but the complex’s problems became visible when acute structural flaws were discovered in 2023. Continue Reading Edmonton Condo Complex Evacuated Over Collapse Concerns Sold for $5.1 Million
Is Renting Less or More Expensive? It Depends Which Data Report You Cite
Redfin and Zillow published rental housing data reports with little common ground. Continue Reading Is Renting Less or More Expensive? It Depends Which Data Report You Cite
Developer Pleads Guilty for $13 Million Scams Involving Latin American Real Estate Projects
Barry Breeman was charged with and pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud. Continue Reading Developer Pleads Guilty for $13 Million Scams Involving Latin American Real Estate Projects
‘There Are No More Excuses’ — Newsom Tells California Cities to Remove Homeless Encampments
“There’s nothing compassionate about letting people die on the streets,” said Newsom in a statement. Continue Reading ‘There Are No More Excuses’ — Newsom Tells California Cities to Remove Homeless Encampments
Purple Pepe Memecoin Gains First Acceptance as Real Estate Payment
Real estate developer Daniel Westermier is now accepting PURPE as payment for a commercial property in Sedalia, Missouri. Continue Reading Purple Pepe Memecoin Gains First Acceptance as Real Estate Payment
Report: Typical Home Sold in 2024 Was 36 Years Old
Only 9% of US homes were built in the 2010s. Continue Reading Report: Typical Home Sold in 2024 Was 36 Years Old
California Housing Affordability Level Improves Slightly
Compared with California, more than one-third (37%) of the nation’s households could afford to purchase a $402,300 median-priced home. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Level Improves Slightly
Sharia-Compliant Real Estate Investment Fund to Focus on New Jersey Market
The fund was created by Apex Capital Group, a Princeton, New Jersey-based real estate investment firm. Continue Reading Sharia-Compliant Real Estate Investment Fund to Focus on New Jersey Market
Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Taken Off the Market
The Prevost family owned the property from 1949 to 1996. Continue Reading Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Taken Off the Market
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