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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...
Canadian Home Sales at 4-Year High for the Month of September
Home sales across Canada were down by 1.7% month-over-month during September, marking the first decline six months. However, activity was also 5.2% above September 2024 and, last month was the best September for sales since 2021. According to data from the Canadian...
Fathom Holdings Acquires Start Real Estate
The real estate services platform Fathom Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTHM) has acquired Start Real Estate, a residential brokerage focused on first-time homebuyers. Headquartered in Colorado, with recent expansion into Utah, Start Real Estate's 70 agents are expected to...
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2% in September compared to one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). On a month-over-month measurement, applications declined by 5%. The MBA estimated new single-family home...
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Curious new legislation to encourage affordable housing, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s unlikely sense of humor, and Robert Redford’s impact on Utah real estate. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing
To prevent the shortfall from growing, the report recommended the creation of approximately 34,100 new homes per year over the next decade. Continue Reading Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing
Ex-NASA Manager and Husband Plead Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Case
Khan and Mayberry face up to five years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine in addition to the possible forfeiture of their luxury home. Continue Reading Ex-NASA Manager and Husband Plead Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Case
Katie Keenan Named CEO at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
She succeeds Wesley M. LePatner, who served in both roles until she was murdered in a shooting at her Manhattan office building on July 28. Continue Reading Katie Keenan Named CEO at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
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Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 6%
The median existing-home price for all housing types in March was $403,700, up 2.7% from the $392,900 price set one year ago. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 6%
233 Cities Have Starter Homes Priced at $1 Million
California continues to lead the nation with the most cities offering $1 million starter homes (113). Continue Reading 233 Cities Have Starter Homes Priced at $1 Million
Two Guilty Pleas in Massachusetts Lender Fraud Case
The case involved Louis R. Masaschi, his wife Jeanette Norman and his sister-in-law Christine Gendron. Continue Reading Two Guilty Pleas in Massachusetts Lender Fraud Case
Profit Margins Down for Q1 Home Sales
ATTOM’s Rob Barber noted that “several communities in Florida and California saw the biggest drop offs.” Continue Reading Profit Margins Down for Q1 Home Sales
Report: South and Midwest Dominate in Homebuilding and Affordability
Realtor.com ranked South Carolina, Iowa, Texas, Indiana, and North Carolina for having the best balance between affordability and new construction. Continue Reading Report: South and Midwest Dominate in Homebuilding and Affordability
Luxury Residential Resort Community to be Built at Lake Travis, Texas
The Canyon Club is a project by Prasso Ventures, a private equity investment group. Continue Reading Luxury Residential Resort Community to be Built at Lake Travis, Texas
Capital Square Opens Luxury Mixed-Use Complex in Raleigh
Maeve includes 297 apartments and more than 10,000 square feet of street-level retail space. Continue Reading Capital Square Opens Luxury Mixed-Use Complex in Raleigh
Christina Pappas Named President at Illustrated Properties
Pappas succeeds Daniel Dennis, who is leaving to pursue new opportunities. Continue Reading Christina Pappas Named President at Illustrated Properties
New Data Center Alliance Aims to Develop Zero-Emission Facilities
The alliance founders are Innovo Profitable Net Zero, ESS, Arco Design/Build, and Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation. Continue Reading New Data Center Alliance Aims to Develop Zero-Emission Facilities
NJ AG Sues RealPage and Corporate Landlords Over Alleged Rent-Raising Scheme
Matt Platkin, a Democrat, acknowledged his state has a shortage of over 200,000 affordable rental homes. Continue Reading NJ AG Sues RealPage and Corporate Landlords Over Alleged Rent-Raising Scheme
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