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First Community Credit Union Acquires Houston Office Tower as New HQ
First Community Credit Union (FCCU) has purchased the former Noble Energy Center Two, a Class A Houston office tower, to become the future home of its new corporate headquarters. The 20-story tower was built in 2015 and encompasses approximately 470,623 rentable...
First Community Credit Union Acquires Houston Office Tower as New HQ
The financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed. Continue Reading First Community Credit Union Acquires Houston Office Tower as New HQ
Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
A new forecast from Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) is predicting that mortgage payments on a typical home will be affordable in 20 major metropolitan areas by the end of the year. If the forecast is correct, that would be highest level since 2022. In presenting its forecast,...
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in December increased by 2.5% from one year ago, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). On a month-over-month measurement, applications decreased by 3%. MBA estimated new single-family home sales...
Kamala Harris Drops $8.15 Million on Malibu Mansion
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has a new home in the swanky Point Dume section of Malibu. The New York Post reports Harris and her husband, attorney Doug Emhoff, paid $8.15 million in an off-market transaction for a 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, six-bathroom...
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The Indiana Bears? Hoosier Governor Campaigns to Attract Chicago’s Football Team
“We are working hard to bring the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier State so they can really see what a great place is to have a business,” said Gov. Braun. Continue Reading The Indiana Bears? Hoosier Governor Campaigns to Attract Chicago’s Football Team
Tennessee Voters to Consider Ban on State Property Tax
While there has not been a state property tax collection since 1946, a proposed constitutional amendment would ensure that authority is disabled for good. Continue Reading Tennessee Voters to Consider Ban on State Property Tax
House of Representatives Passes Affordable HOMES Act
The bill has been received in the US Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Continue Reading House of Representatives Passes Affordable HOMES Act
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Tucson Rejects Proposal for 290-Acre Data Center
Beale Infrastructure, a San Francisco-based development company behind the proposal, planned to bring Amazon Web Services data center to the property. Continue Reading Tucson Rejects Proposal for 290-Acre Data Center
Company to Pay $16 Million for Selling Faulty Air Conditioners
According to a 2021 recall notice, a woman died in August 2016 from smoke inhalation and her two children were injured after their Royal Sovereign air conditioner caught fire. Continue Reading Company to Pay $16 Million for Selling Faulty Air Conditioners
11th Century Italian Castle Listed at $4.16 Million
The 102,257-square-foot residence with 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms is located roughly 15 miles south of Milan. Continue Reading 11th Century Italian Castle Listed at $4.16 Million
Leader of Movement to End Michigan’s Property Taxes Announces Bid for Governor
Karla Wagner is the executive director of Ax MI Tax. Continue Reading Leader of Movement to End Michigan’s Property Taxes Announces Bid for Governor
New Executive Shifts Announced at loanDepot
The promotions are the latest executive shifts to occur since company founder and Chairman of the Board Anthony Hsieh was appointed permanent CEO on July 28. Continue Reading New Executive Shifts Announced at loanDepot
Trump Names Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen Miran to Temporarily Fill Fed Board Vacancy
Miran replaces Adriana Kugler, who last week abruptly announced she would be stepping down from the board, effective Aug. 8. Continue Reading Trump Names Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen Miran to Temporarily Fill Fed Board Vacancy
Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
New build list prices declined in 30 of the nation’s 100 largest metros, with the steepest declines in the South. Continue Reading Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...