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Home Builders Renew Exemption Call on Building Materials as Trump Plans Global 10% Tariff
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) renewed its call to exempt building materials from his renewed tariff targeting after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to reject President Trump’s expanded use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for...
Home Builders Renew Exemption Call on Building Materials as Trump Plans Global 10% Tariff
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) renewed its call to exempt building materials from his renewed tariff targeting after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to reject President Trump’s expanded use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for...
Sen. Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is leading a group of 18 Democratic lawmakers accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of “corruption” for her department’s approval of the merger of Compass Inc. with Anywhere Real Estate. In a letter to Bondi, Warren and her Capitol Hill...
Florida Man Charged in North Carolina Farmland Sale Scam
A Florida man was arrested for trying to sell North Carolina farmland that he did not own. Kellie Brian Butler of Orlando forged North Carolina real estate documents – including a “Working with Real Estate Agents Disclosure (For Sellers)” form and an “Exclusive Right...
December’s New Home Sales Down 1.7%
Sales of new single-family houses in December were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745,000, according to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 1.7% below the November rate of 758,000, but it is...
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Texas Real Estate Accountant Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Carol Talamantes stole $603,738.96 from her clients between Oct. 20, 2020, and Oct. 31, 2024. Continue Reading Texas Real Estate Accountant Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Florida House Passes Resolution on Eliminating Property Taxes
Republican Sen. Ed Hooper, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, stated his chamber will present a rival resolution that “won’t be as generous.” Continue Reading Florida House Passes Resolution on Eliminating Property Taxes
Wisconsin Home Sales Down Amid Drop in New Listings
The statewide median home price of $315,000 was 7.9% above the $292,000 price from January 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Down Amid Drop in New Listings
Massachusetts Housing Chief to Become CEO of UniBank
Augustus was the first secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, a position created by Gov. Healey when she took office in 2023. Continue Reading Massachusetts Housing Chief to Become CEO of UniBank
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Massachusetts Housing Chief to Become CEO of UniBank
Augustus was the first secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, a position created by Gov. Healey when she took office in 2023. Continue Reading Massachusetts Housing Chief to Become CEO of UniBank
FIFA Pledges $50 Million to Build a New Soccer Stadium in Gaza
The stadium will accommodate between 20,000 and 25,000 spectators. Continue Reading FIFA Pledges $50 Million to Build a New Soccer Stadium in Gaza
HUD Proposes Rule to Force Noncitizens Out of Public Housing
“HUD’s proposed rule will guarantee that all residents in HUD-funded housing are eligible tenants,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Rule to Force Noncitizens Out of Public Housing
Chicago Bears Move Closer to Indiana Stadium Deal
However, the team is still in talks with Illinois lawmakers over the creation of a new stadium in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Move Closer to Indiana Stadium Deal
Ground Broken on New 13-Story Toronto Condominium Complex
The Bedford will offer hotel-inspired services including 24-hour valet, concierge, and dedicated porter staff. Continue Reading Ground Broken on New 13-Story Toronto Condominium Complex
Todd Emerson Named President of Harry Norman Realtors
He succeeds Jenni Bonura, who is stepping down from her current role as CEO. Continue Reading Todd Emerson Named President of Harry Norman Realtors
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.85%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%
Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest and West but declined in the Northeast and South. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Dipped in January
Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme
Devin Ward Elder is scheduled to be sentenced the week of June 2 and faces up to 20 years in prison. Continue Reading Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme
Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
In 28 states and the District of Columbia, the number of zombie properties fell quarter-over-quarter. Continue Reading Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
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