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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
An affordability challenge in rural America, Canadian and American renters consider the pursuit of homeownership, and Arkansas realtors helping communities facing food insecurity. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
An affordability challenge in rural America, Canadian and American renters consider the pursuit of homeownership, and Arkansas realtors helping communities facing food insecurity. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
Attorneys General of 5 States Sue Zillow and Redfin Over Rental Housing Agreement
The attorneys general of Arizona, Connecticut New York, Virginia, and Washington are following the lead of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) and the Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) division Redfin over their $100 million rental housing...
Connecticut Offers Free Risk Mapping Tool to Assess Climate Threats to Properties
Connecticut has become the first state to offer a free online tool that enables residents and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other weather-related catastrophes. The new tool, created in partnership by the Connecticut Insurance...
Acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill Nominated for Permanent Role
President Trump has nominated Travis Hill to serve as chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Hill has been serving as acting chairman since Jan. 20. He briefly served as vice chairman from Jan. 5 to Jan. 20. From 2018 to 2022, he was a senior advisor to the...
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‘Catfish’ Star Nev Schulman Begins New Job as Real Estate Agent
The television personality will be working with his father Robert Schulman, who is a broker at the agency. Continue Reading ‘Catfish’ Star Nev Schulman Begins New Job as Real Estate Agent
Report: 3 Trump Cabinet Members Have 2 Mortgaged Properties with Both Claimed as Primary Residences
“This is just another hit piece from a left-wing dark money group that constantly attempts to smear President Trump’s incredible Cabinet members,” said a White House spokesperson. Continue Reading Report: 3 Trump Cabinet Members Have 2 Mortgaged Properties with Both Claimed as Primary Residences
Report: White House Offers NYC Mayor Adams a HUD Position if He Drops Re-Election Bid
Another report has Adams being offered the role of US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Continue Reading Report: White House Offers NYC Mayor Adams a HUD Position if He Drops Re-Election Bid
Developers of Offshore Wind Project Halted by Trump Sue to Void Stop-Work Order
Construction on the 65-turbine Revolution Wind project began in 2023. Continue Reading Developers of Offshore Wind Project Halted by Trump Sue to Void Stop-Work Order
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Starwood Capital Group Completes $800 Million Purchase of Portfolio of 11 Master-Planned Communities
“This is a high-quality portfolio created by a first-class investment manager and developer,” said Mike Moser, CEO of Starwood Land. Continue Reading Starwood Capital Group Completes $800 Million Purchase of Portfolio of 11 Master-Planned Communities
Kingsbarn Realty Capital Buys Hollywood Office Building for $105 Million
The property is 100% leased as the corporate headquarters for Skims Body Inc. Continue Reading Kingsbarn Realty Capital Buys Hollywood Office Building for $105 Million
Fraudster Awaiting Sentencing for RV Site Scams Hit with New Charges for Similar Scheme
Craig Douglas McMorran is now facing a new charge of fraud over $5,000. Continue Reading Fraudster Awaiting Sentencing for RV Site Scams Hit with New Charges for Similar Scheme
Q1 Sales Up 29% in Manhattan Luxury Apartment Market
58% of the sales in the quarter were all-cash deals. Continue Reading Q1 Sales Up 29% in Manhattan Luxury Apartment Market
Forecast: Increased Investment in Canadian Residential Construction Through 2034
The forecast also predicts residential sector construction employment will increase by 6% from 2024 levels to 2034. Continue Reading Forecast: Increased Investment in Canadian Residential Construction Through 2034
LendingOne in New Partnership with Proptech Blanket
LendingOne’s suite of investor loan solutions will be integrated directly into the Blanket platform. Continue Reading LendingOne in New Partnership with Proptech Blanket
Two Fiji Nationals Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Short Sale Fraud
Jyoteshna Karan and Praveen Singh Karan conspired to make straw purchases and short sales of approximately 15 homes. Continue Reading Two Fiji Nationals Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Short Sale Fraud
Two-Thirds of Condos Sold at Less Than Asking Price in February
Redfin attributed the problems impacting the condo sector to rising insurance costs and new safety regulations that caused HOA fees to soar Continue Reading Two-Thirds of Condos Sold at Less Than Asking Price in February
Crescent Seas Adds Second Ship to Nautical Residential Portfolio
The Insignia will feature 290 residences priced from $650,000 to $10 million. Continue Reading Crescent Seas Adds Second Ship to Nautical Residential Portfolio
Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.64% as of April 3. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
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