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‘Fixer Upper’ Carpenter Clint Harp Leaving TV to Become a Realtor
“New journey. New chapter,” said Harp in an Instagram post. Continue Reading ‘Fixer Upper’ Carpenter Clint Harp Leaving TV to Become a Realtor
‘Fixer Upper’ Carpenter Clint Harp Leaving TV to Become a Realtor
“New journey. New chapter,” said Harp in an Instagram post. Continue Reading ‘Fixer Upper’ Carpenter Clint Harp Leaving TV to Become a Realtor
Poll: 3 in 4 Canadians Support a Ban on Foreigners Buying Residential Properties
Roughly more than three-in-four Canadians support their federal government’s decision to ban foreigners from purchasing residential properties, according to a new poll from Research Co. The ban will be in effect until Jan. 1, 2027. In the online survey of 1,006 likely...
Report: California’s Housing Affordability Gap Remains Wide for Blacks and Hispanics
The affordability gap for Black and Hispanic households seeking homeownership in California continues to remain behind other ethnic demographics, according to a new data report from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). During 2024, less than one-fifth (18%)...
Jack in the Box to Close Up to 200 Restaurants
Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) is planning to close between 150 and 200 underperforming restaurants and has begun exploring the divestiture of its Del Taco brand. The company’s announcement is part of what the San Diego-based company called its “Jack on Track’...
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Saks Fifth Avenue to Shut Down San Francisco Store
The retailer’s five-floor store will close on May 10. Continue Reading Saks Fifth Avenue to Shut Down San Francisco Store
Lawyer for NY AG Letitia James Demands Justice Dept. Reject Mortgage Fraud Referral
Attorney Abbe Lowell said the paperwork “mistakenly stated the property to be Ms. James’ principal residence.” Continue Reading Lawyer for NY AG Letitia James Demands Justice Dept. Reject Mortgage Fraud Referral
New York State’s Housing Inventory Inches Up, But Sales Remain Static
March marked the 20th consecutive month of year-over-year median home price increases. Continue Reading New York State’s Housing Inventory Inches Up, But Sales Remain Static
Florida Home Sales Down Despite Wider Listings and Inventory
The statewide median price for single-family homes was $414,555 in the first quarter, a scant 0.1% dip from one year before. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Down Despite Wider Listings and Inventory
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Florida Home Sales Down Despite Wider Listings and Inventory
The statewide median price for single-family homes was $414,555 in the first quarter, a scant 0.1% dip from one year before. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Down Despite Wider Listings and Inventory
Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of April 24. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 6%
The median existing-home price for all housing types in March was $403,700, up 2.7% from the $392,900 price set one year ago. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 6%
233 Cities Have Starter Homes Priced at $1 Million
California continues to lead the nation with the most cities offering $1 million starter homes (113). Continue Reading 233 Cities Have Starter Homes Priced at $1 Million
Two Guilty Pleas in Massachusetts Lender Fraud Case
The case involved Louis R. Masaschi, his wife Jeanette Norman and his sister-in-law Christine Gendron. Continue Reading Two Guilty Pleas in Massachusetts Lender Fraud Case
Profit Margins Down for Q1 Home Sales
ATTOM’s Rob Barber noted that “several communities in Florida and California saw the biggest drop offs.” Continue Reading Profit Margins Down for Q1 Home Sales
Report: South and Midwest Dominate in Homebuilding and Affordability
Realtor.com ranked South Carolina, Iowa, Texas, Indiana, and North Carolina for having the best balance between affordability and new construction. Continue Reading Report: South and Midwest Dominate in Homebuilding and Affordability
Luxury Residential Resort Community to be Built at Lake Travis, Texas
The Canyon Club is a project by Prasso Ventures, a private equity investment group. Continue Reading Luxury Residential Resort Community to be Built at Lake Travis, Texas
Capital Square Opens Luxury Mixed-Use Complex in Raleigh
Maeve includes 297 apartments and more than 10,000 square feet of street-level retail space. Continue Reading Capital Square Opens Luxury Mixed-Use Complex in Raleigh
Christina Pappas Named President at Illustrated Properties
Pappas succeeds Daniel Dennis, who is leaving to pursue new opportunities. Continue Reading Christina Pappas Named President at Illustrated Properties
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