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Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
“We have to see what the numbers look like,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. Continue Reading Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
“We have to see what the numbers look like,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. Continue Reading Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
Good Earth Cafes Seeks to Acquire Former Starbucks Locations Across Canada
Good Earth Cafes Ltd., a Calgary-headquartered coffee franchiser, announced plans to acquire locations across Canada formerly occupied by the Starbucks chains. The company, which operates more than 50 locations across Canada, has retained Doug Basarovich of Greenwood...
New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on a single count of bank fraud in connection to a mortgage on a residential property in Virginia. “No one is above the law," said Lindsey Halligan, the interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia....
Tech Trends: Smarter Ways to Do Business
This week’s edition of Tech Trends features artificial intelligence, deepfake detection and predictive analytics. A New App on Mr. Altman’s Platform. Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) announced it has become the first and only real estate app available in ChatGPT. According to...
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Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
Builder Confidence Holds Steady
“NAHB expects the Fed to cut the federal funds rate at their meeting this week, which will help lower interest rates for builder and developer loans,” said Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady
FHFA’s Pulte Blasts ‘Fake News’ for Not Backing His Efforts to Remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
In comparison, President Trump made no mention of the appeals court ruling on his Truth Social page. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Blasts ‘Fake News’ for Not Backing His Efforts to Remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
Plans for Chicago-Area Cricket Stadium Proceed Despite Lack of Team for the Venue
The stadium would operate from April to October, with cricket matches occurring in the evenings and on weekends. Continue Reading Plans for Chicago-Area Cricket Stadium Proceed Despite Lack of Team for the Venue
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Mortgage Forbearance Levels Down Slightly in March
The five states with the highest share of loans that were current as a percent of servicing portfolio are Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Oregon, and Colorado. Continue Reading Mortgage Forbearance Levels Down Slightly in March
Democrats Reintroduce Housing for All Act to Address Homelessness
“Housing is a basic human right, not a privilege,” said Sen. Alex Padilla. Continue Reading Democrats Reintroduce Housing for All Act to Address Homelessness
Mary Lee Blaylock Named Brokerage President at Sotheby’s International Realty
Blaylock previously served as senior vice president of HomeServices of America Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Continue Reading Mary Lee Blaylock Named Brokerage President at Sotheby’s International Realty
FHFA Director Pulte Offers Mixed Messaging on the Regulator’s Operations
The messages were all posted to Pulte’s personal X account, which he has used exclusively for communications purposes since becoming appointed as FHFA director. Continue Reading FHFA Director Pulte Offers Mixed Messaging on the Regulator’s Operations
JPMorgan Chase Expands Size of San Francisco Regional HQ
The bank will lease an additional 65,000 square feet at 560 Mission Street. Continue Reading JPMorgan Chase Expands Size of San Francisco Regional HQ
The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Mixed-Income Housing Community Outside of Dallas
The development will also include a 2.5-acre public park that is accessible both residents and the broader Anna community. Continue Reading The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Mixed-Income Housing Community Outside of Dallas
44.4% of Q1 Home Sales Included Seller Concessions
Seattle sellers offered concessions to buyers in 71.3% of home sale transactions, Continue Reading 44.4% of Q1 Home Sales Included Seller Concessions
Faropoint Acquires Second California Industrial Property
The financial aspects of the transaction were not disclosed. Continue Reading Faropoint Acquires Second California Industrial Property
Historic NYC Office Property is Subject to UCC Foreclosure
The 26-story, 511,000-square-foot property was built in 1926 and is located in Midtown Manhattan near Grand Central Terminal. Continue Reading Historic NYC Office Property is Subject to UCC Foreclosure
NAR’s Historic Settlement Continues to Shift the Real Estate Industry
The challenge for lawmakers, and those who enforce those laws, is that those reactions almost always include unintended consequences. When the Federal Court gave its final approval for NAR’s settlement of the Sitzer/Burnett case back in November, it sent shockwaves through the real estate industry. Continue Reading NAR’s Historic Settlement Continues to Shift the Real Estate Industry
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