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Former Realtors Association Executive Arrested on 45 Embezzlement Counts
Shauna Marie Love was executive officer of California’s Tuolumne County Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Former Realtors Association Executive Arrested on 45 Embezzlement Counts
Former Realtors Association Executive Arrested on 45 Embezzlement Counts
Shauna Marie Love was executive officer of California’s Tuolumne County Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Former Realtors Association Executive Arrested on 45 Embezzlement Counts
Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in August
Roughly 56,000 home purchase agreements were canceled in August, equal to 15.1% of homes that went under contract that month, according to a new data report from Redfin. This is up from 14.3% one year earlier and marked the highest August rate in records dating back...
Miami Activist Sues to Block Transfer of Land for Future Trump Presidential Library
A Miami activist has filed a lawsuit claiming city officials violated Florida’s open government law in gifting a downtown parcel to the state, which was then transferred to the foundation behind Donald Trump’s future presidential library. The Associated Press reports...
Placemakr Expands into Arizona Market with Pop-Up Phoenix Property
Placemakr, a flexible-use hospitality and multifamily platform, has expanded into the Arizona market with a new pop-up hotel in downtown Phoenix. Placemakr's pop-up properties are tailored to meet the needs of the "bleisure" traveler, guests who are in town for...
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Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
“Mortgage credit availability increased slightly in August, driven by a small increase in ARM product offerings, which was similar to what we saw in July,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
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
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Robert M. Sawyer, Prominent Developer and Real Estate Educator, Passes Away at 87
He created Dukes Academy, which offered real estate education, and authored the 2008 book “Massachusetts Real Estate: Principles, Practices, and Law.” Continue Reading Robert M. Sawyer, Prominent Developer and Real Estate Educator, Passes Away at 87
Fidelity Investments to Sublease Boston HQ Ahead of Relocation
Fidelity acquired and moved into the 245 Summer Street property in 1999 but sold it five years later. Continue Reading Fidelity Investments to Sublease Boston HQ Ahead of Relocation
Mortgage Marketing Vault Launches as Platform for Loan Officers
The new platform offers online marketing content including social media posts, videos and blog articles to templates and printables. Continue Reading Mortgage Marketing Vault Launches as Platform for Loan Officers
Survey: 44% of Sellers Would Work with Agent That Has a Violent Criminal Record
The survey found 51% of sellers would work with agents who refuse to provide references. Continue Reading Survey: 44% of Sellers Would Work with Agent That Has a Violent Criminal Record
Report: $603 Billion Spent on Home Remodeling Projects in 2024
Most consumers (89%) reported housing affordability was not a deciding factor in their decisions to remodel. Continue Reading Report: $603 Billion Spent on Home Remodeling Projects in 2024
Peakline Real Estate Funds Unveils New Fund Aimed at BTR Market
The fund will target select upscale suburban markets throughout the Southwest, Mountain West, and Midwest. Continue Reading Peakline Real Estate Funds Unveils New Fund Aimed at BTR Market
Luxury Presence Unveils Private Listings Hub
The new platform will roll out to existing Luxury Presence customers over the next three weeks. Continue Reading Luxury Presence Unveils Private Listings Hub
Valérie Paquin Becomes 2025-26 Chairperson of Canadian Real Estate Association
Paquin is a broker and co-owner of the Via Capitale Partenaires brokerage. Continue Reading Valérie Paquin Becomes 2025-26 Chairperson of Canadian Real Estate Association
Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
The Refinance Index increased 35% from the previous week – the highest level in six months. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases
Delaware led the nation in 2024 with a 38.6% rise in median down payments Continue Reading Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases
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