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White House to Provide Update on East Wing Ballroom Plans in January Hearing
The nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit to stop the ballroom’s construction. Continue Reading White House to Provide Update on East Wing Ballroom Plans in January Hearing
White House to Provide Update on East Wing Ballroom Plans in January Hearing
The nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit to stop the ballroom’s construction. Continue Reading White House to Provide Update on East Wing Ballroom Plans in January Hearing
The Most Expensive Celebrity Real Estate Deal of 2025 Is…
Celebrities from the entertainment and technology industries were responsible for some of the splashiest real estate deals of 2025. According to a new list from the Robb Report, film and television producer Byron Allen rang up the most expensive celebrity real estate...
Montana Realtors Group in Settlement with Pastor Over Religious Discrimination Claims
Montana’s Missoula Organization of Realtors (MOR) has reached a settlement in a four-year conflict with a realtor and pastor who claimed he was the victim of religious discrimination. According to combined media reports, Pastor Brandon Huber withdrew his church from a...
Death Warrant Expires for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
The death warrant on a Georgia man convicted of the 2033 murder of two real estate agents expired as his lawyers fought to get him clemency. Stacey Ian Humphreys was found guilty Sept. 25, 2007, on two counts of malice murder in the deaths of Lori Brown and Cynthia...
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$15 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
The new funding will be used to support middle-income housing development in 14 localities. Continue Reading $15 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. Continue Reading Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
The median sales price in Alabama grew by $39,275 year-over-year to $251,784, an 18.5% annual increase but a 0.6% drop month-over-month. Continue Reading Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives California License as ‘Commercial Modular Manufacturer’
This development follows the company’s ongoing progress toward its proposed merger with FG Merger II Corp. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives California License as ‘Commercial Modular Manufacturer’
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Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Japan’s Sapporo Real Estate Sold to KKR-Led Venture for $3 Billion
Following the transaction, Sapporo Real Estate will become an independent company. Continue Reading Japan’s Sapporo Real Estate Sold to KKR-Led Venture for $3 Billion
Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
The Lucas County Clerk’s Office issued a statement that they never contact citizens regarding missed jury duty. Continue Reading Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
Georgia Man Charged with Real Estate Investment and College Football Ticket Frauds
Matthew Neet waived indictment and agreed to proceed by criminal information on Dec. 19. Continue Reading Georgia Man Charged with Real Estate Investment and College Football Ticket Frauds
Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
The state treasurer’s office was scheduled to begin to transfer of $1.7 billion from the unclaimed funds account on New Year’s Day into a new grant program for sports and cultural facilities that was created to accommodate the Browns. Continue Reading Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2026
Barnes & Noble opened 67 stores during 2025. Continue Reading Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2026
Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Charged With Fraud
Tracy Denise Jones was arraigned on a criminal information containing federal charges of conspiracy to commit theft of government funds, wire fraud, and credit application fraud. Continue Reading Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Charged With Fraud
Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
“Our residents deserve better than deficits, economic decline and policies that push families and businesses away,” the letter said. Continue Reading Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
Virginia Home Sales Down in November
The statewide median sales price reached $425,000 in November, up $10,000 for a 2.4% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Down in November
FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
This Final Rule is effective Feb. 23, 2026. Continue Reading FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
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