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New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The report observed that corporate ownership exceeds 20% in communities including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio. Continue Reading New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The report observed that corporate ownership exceeds 20% in communities including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio. Continue Reading New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
Trump Posts Meme Showing Him Firing Jerome Powell
President Trump has renewed his attacks on Jerome Powell by posting a meme that shows him firing the Federal Reserve chairman. Over the weekend, Trump used his Truth Social page to post a cartoon of him yelling “You’re Fired” as a dejected-looking Powell carries a box...
The Agency Opens Fifth Texas Office
The real estate brokerage The Agency has opened its newest Texas office in the Dallas suburb of Rockwall. The Agency Rockwall will be led by Managing Partners Heather Stevens and Vanessa Griffin. This is the brokerage's fifth office in Texas, including Austin, Dallas,...
An Open Letter to America’s Real Estate Professionals: The Future of Homeownership Demands Our Leadership
More Than a Market Cycle I’ve been in this industry long enough to see markets rise and fall, interest rates swing wildly, and consumer sentiment shift almost overnight. We’ve seen booms that made headlines and busts that left scars. Yet through it all, one constant...
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Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
Treasury Secretary Bessent stated the declaration could occur as early as this fall. Continue Reading Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
HUD Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants in Public Housing
“HUD will leverage all available enforcement actions against entities who do not comply with the request for citizenship information,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants in Public Housing
UAE Developer RAK Properties to Accept Crypto Payments on Property Purchases
Clients can now buy property in the Ras Al Khaimah real estate market using major digital assets like USDT, BTC, ETH, and more. Continue Reading UAE Developer RAK Properties to Accept Crypto Payments on Property Purchases
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
A fight over the Fed, an upcoming exodus of Canadians returning going home, and a growing wave of property tax reform efforts. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Claims Trump is Planning to Fire Powell
The senator offered no evidence to back her claims of an upcoming Powell ouster. Continue Reading Sen. Elizabeth Warren Claims Trump is Planning to Fire Powell
Pending Home Sales Up by 2% in February
“Despite the modest monthly increase, contract signings remain well below normal historical levels,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up by 2% in February
SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Underwritten Public Offering
SmartStop has been approved to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SMA.,” Continue Reading SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Underwritten Public Offering
CFPB Seeks to Vacate Redlining Settlement with Townstone Financial
The CFPB is seeking to return the $105,000 settlement funds to the company. Continue Reading CFPB Seeks to Vacate Redlining Settlement with Townstone Financial
Residency Requirements Changed on FHA-Insured Mortgages to Shut Out Illegal Immigrants
“There will be no more illegal aliens getting HUD-backed home loans,” said Secretary Turner. Continue Reading Residency Requirements Changed on FHA-Insured Mortgages to Shut Out Illegal Immigrants
Homeownership Expenses Consume One-Third of National Average Wage
Nationwide, the typical $2,021 cost of mortgage payments, homeowner insurance, mortgage insurance and property taxes is down 0.7% quarterly. Continue Reading Homeownership Expenses Consume One-Third of National Average Wage
Weichert Opens First International Office in Portugal
The Portuguese brokerage will operate under the new name HomeLovers – Weichert. Continue Reading Weichert Opens First International Office in Portugal
Idaho’s Gov. Little Signs $100 Million Property Tax Cut into Law
The bill passed unanimously in both houses of the legislature. Continue Reading Idaho’s Gov. Little Signs $100 Million Property Tax Cut into Law
Minnesota in Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’
MV Realty is permanently banned from doing business in Minnesota. Continue Reading Minnesota in Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’
Maine Home Sales up 6.51%
A total of 753 home sales were closed in Maine last month, a 6.51% increase from the 707 sales transacted in February 2024. According to data from the Main Association of Realtors, the statewide median sales price for those sales was $381,500, a 9% jump from the...
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