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Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
“This is a waste of time to come here,” said activist Marvin Dunn after the vote. Continue Reading Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
“This is a waste of time to come here,” said activist Marvin Dunn after the vote. Continue Reading Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in August
Roughly 56,000 home purchase agreements were canceled in August, equal to 15.1% of homes that went under contract that month, according to a new data report from Redfin. This is up from 14.3% one year earlier and marked the highest August rate in records dating back...
Miami Activist Sues to Block Transfer of Land for Future Trump Presidential Library
A Miami activist has filed a lawsuit claiming city officials violated Florida’s open government law in gifting a downtown parcel to the state, which was then transferred to the foundation behind Donald Trump’s future presidential library. The Associated Press reports...
Placemakr Expands into Arizona Market with Pop-Up Phoenix Property
Placemakr, a flexible-use hospitality and multifamily platform, has expanded into the Arizona market with a new pop-up hotel in downtown Phoenix. Placemakr's pop-up properties are tailored to meet the needs of the "bleisure" traveler, guests who are in town for...
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Report: National Median Home Price at $389,000, Up 2.4%
Year-to-date, home prices have grown only 3.5%, compared to a 7% increase during the same period in 2024. Continue Reading Report: National Median Home Price at $389,000, Up 2.4%
Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.2%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 7% from one week earlier but the unadjusted index retreated by 6%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.2%
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump from Removing Lisa Cook from the Fed
“Removal was not meant to be based on the President’s assumptions about the official’s future performance as extrapolated from unproven conduct dating from before they assumed the office,” said Judge Cobb, Continue Reading Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump from Removing Lisa Cook from the Fed
Zillow Rolls Out AI-Powered Virtual Staging Feature
Virtual Staging is the first major integration of technology from Virtual Staging AI, which was first introduced through Zillow’s October 2024 acquisition of that company. Continue Reading Zillow Rolls Out AI-Powered Virtual Staging Feature
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FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
The FBI noted that 58,141 victims reported $1.3 billion in losses relating to real estate fraud nationwide between 2019 through 2023. Continue Reading FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $414,500. Continue Reading Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
NAHB cited a shortage of roughly 1.5 million housing units that the organization blamed on the regulatory process. Continue Reading Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
GAO, at Democrats’ Behest, to Probe Cuts to HUD’s Fair Housing Program
The GAO said “staff with the required skills will be available shortly to initiate an engagement.” Continue Reading GAO, at Democrats’ Behest, to Probe Cuts to HUD’s Fair Housing Program
Kamala Harris to Appear at Australian Real Estate Conference
She is the only guest speaker who is not being made available for media interviews. Continue Reading Kamala Harris to Appear at Australian Real Estate Conference
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up in March
Last month, the overall delinquent balance was $39.3 billion, up from $36 billion in February. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up in March
Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price
Nearly two-thirds of transactions (64.2%) were closed for less than their original list price. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price
HGTV Launches Smart Home 2025 Sweepstakes with San Antonio Residence as Grand Prize
“The HGTV Smart Home inspires viewers with clever solutions that will enhance their lives and elevate their homes,” said Loren Ruch, head of content at HGTV. Continue Reading HGTV Launches Smart Home 2025 Sweepstakes with San Antonio Residence as Grand Prize
New Apartment Development to be Built Near Cornell University
Upon completion – which is scheduled for the 2027 academic year – Theory Ithaca will be comprised of 371 units and 518 beds. Continue Reading New Apartment Development to be Built Near Cornell University
FHLB Cincinnati Debuts Hundred Homes Initiative
Eligible homebuyers must own and reside in a mobile home constructed prior to June 15, 1976. Continue Reading FHLB Cincinnati Debuts Hundred Homes Initiative
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