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Detroit City Council Approves New 15,000-Seat Stadium
The Detroit City Council approved the proposal by the Detroit City Football Club's (DCFC) to construct a 15,000-seat stadium and other community projects in Southwest Detroit. CBS News reports the DCFC will build a 421-parking deck and 76-unit apartment building of...
Detroit City Council Approves New 15,000-Seat Stadium
The Detroit City Council approved the proposal by the Detroit City Football Club's (DCFC) to construct a 15,000-seat stadium and other community projects in Southwest Detroit. CBS News reports the DCFC will build a 421-parking deck and 76-unit apartment building of...
Tenants’ Rights Group Organization Seeks Rent Freeze in Quebec
An organization representing more than 60 tenants’ rights groups in Quebec has presented a 15,000-signature petition to provincial leaders calling for an immediate rent freeze. The petition presented to the Quebec’s National Assembly by Regroupement des comités...
Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025
Nearly one in three homes sold in the first half of this year were purchased in all-cash transactions, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. Nationwide, 32.8% of home sales in the first year’s first six months were all-cash transactions, down slightly from...
California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike
The California FAIR Plan, the state-run fire insurance program for property owners who cannot secure private market insurance, has proposed hiking home insurance rates by an average of 35.8% starting next spring. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that if the request...
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Gov. Pritzker to Bears: Pay for Soldier Field Renovations Before Moving to New Stadium
“We need the Bears to pay off what’s owed on the existing stadium,” said Pritzker. Continue Reading Gov. Pritzker to Bears: Pay for Soldier Field Renovations Before Moving to New Stadium
Ohio Lawmakers Offer Bill to Prevent Foreclosure on Senior Homeowners
“We have heard from our constituents, calling with real fear of being taxed out of their homes,” said Adam Mathews. Continue Reading Ohio Lawmakers Offer Bill to Prevent Foreclosure on Senior Homeowners
Opendoor Names Kaz Nejatian as New CEO
He replaces Carrie Wheeler, who stepped down last month. Continue Reading Opendoor Names Kaz Nejatian as New CEO
Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
There were 6,000 sales in August across the Philadelphia metro area, a 1.7% drop from last August. Continue Reading Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
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Zillow Bans Private Listings from Platform
eXp Realty has become the first brokerage to align itself with Zillow’s new policy. Continue Reading Zillow Bans Private Listings from Platform
Pending Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic Region Up by Nearly 40%
“Falling mortgage rates could give the housing market a boost this spring,” said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic Region Up by Nearly 40%
Blackstone Acquires Texas Industrial Portfolio for $718 Million
The portfolio consists of 25 Class A buildings totaling 6 million square feet. Continue Reading Blackstone Acquires Texas Industrial Portfolio for $718 Million
DR Horton Begins Pre-Selling New Community in Texas
The company added that pricing on the lots begin in the high $300,000s. Continue Reading DR Horton Begins Pre-Selling New Community in Texas
Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Washington Industrial Property for $9.3 Million
The property is 100% leased on a short-term basis. Continue Reading Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Washington Industrial Property for $9.3 Million
Shane Paladin Out as SmartRent Chief Executive After Two Months
John Dorman, chairman of the board, has been appointed interim CEO. Continue Reading Shane Paladin Out as SmartRent Chief Executive After Two Months
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.82%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Lenders repossessed 9,691 properties through foreclosure (REO) in first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced for $3 Million Investor Fraud
In addition to his prison sentence, Sannikov must pay $2.19 million in remaining restitution to four victims. Continue Reading Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced for $3 Million Investor Fraud
St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Edward James Mitchell Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced on July 8. Continue Reading St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
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