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Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest and West but declined in the Northeast and South. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest and West but declined in the Northeast and South. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has directed its Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) to investigate a Texas mixed-use real estate development that has been accused of seeking to become a Muslim-only community operating under...
Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
A credit union in Vermont has introduced a home financing program aligned with the principles of Islam. The Burlington Free Press reports NorthCountry Federal Credit Union has partnered with Guidance Residential, an Islamic home finance provider, that adheres to the...
Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Trump Takeover of Public Golf Course in Washington, DC
Two golfers in Washington, DC, have filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from taking over a public golf course. Last month, the administration terminated the federal government’s lease agreement with the nonprofit National Links Trust (NLT) for three...
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California Real Estate Broker Arrested for Fraudulently Selling $1.5 Million Home
If convicted, each defendant would face a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison. Continue Reading California Real Estate Broker Arrested for Fraudulently Selling $1.5 Million Home
Ex-NFL Star Lists Historic Connecticut Farmhouse at $8 Million
The property is owned by former NFL star quarterback Chris Simms and his wife Danielle, who acquired it in 2019 for $2.5 million. Continue Reading Ex-NFL Star Lists Historic Connecticut Farmhouse at $8 Million
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
Chicago Title Insurance Defrauded of $4.1 Million by Nigerian Trickster
The defendant, Earnspark Global Concerns, is described in court papers as a Nigerian business entity. Continue Reading Chicago Title Insurance Defrauded of $4.1 Million by Nigerian Trickster
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Georgia GOP Lawmakers Propose Ending Homestead Property Taxes by 2032
The proposal encourages local governments and schools to consider other options to compensate for the decrease in property tax revenue. Continue Reading Georgia GOP Lawmakers Propose Ending Homestead Property Taxes by 2032
Zillow Unveils New Marketing Campaign
The campaign debuts on Feb. 1 during the telecast of the Grammy Awards on CBS and Paramount+. Continue Reading Zillow Unveils New Marketing Campaign
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
Median Sale Price for Homes Hit Record High in 2025
Institutional investors were responsible for only 6.6% of last year’s home purchases, unchanged from one year earlier. Continue Reading Median Sale Price for Homes Hit Record High in 2025
StorageMart Acquires 15-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in NYC
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading StorageMart Acquires 15-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in NYC
Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s Last Home Sue LA to Overturn Historic Designation
The plaintiffs are asking the court to affirm their constitutional rights are being violated and grant them the order to proceed with their planned demolition. Continue Reading Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s Last Home Sue LA to Overturn Historic Designation
Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
The trade groups called for “responsibly reducing mortgage insurance premiums.” Continue Reading Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
Indiana State Senate Approves Bill to Create a Stadium for the Chicago Bears
“Indiana is open for business and the Chicago Bears have taken notice,” said Gov. Mike Braun Continue Reading Indiana State Senate Approves Bill to Create a Stadium for the Chicago Bears
Mike Dunleavy Named CEO at Van Metre Companies
Dunleavy joined the company in 2018 as vice president of finance for investment properties and was the company’s chief financial officer since March 2024. Continue Reading Mike Dunleavy Named CEO at Van Metre Companies
Federal Reserve Hits Pause Button on Rates
The Fed added it remained “strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2% objective.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Hits Pause Button on Rates
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