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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
169-Unit Affordable Housing Portfolio in Connecticut Sells for $39.7 Million
A 169-unit portfolio of Connecticut affordable housing complexes was sold for $39.7 million. The portfolio consists of the 10-story, 116-unit Kimberly Place in Danbury and the five-story 53-unit One Leonard in Norwalk. Both properties are set aside for senior...
Corcoran Group Announces First Franchise in New Mexico
Corcoran Group LLC announced its first New Mexico franchise with the launch of Corcoran Plaza Properties. Located in Santa Fe and led by Broker/Owner and CEO Rob Thorwald, the firm will serve clients across the New Mexico capital city and in the surrounding areas up...
Kendra Newman Named General Counsel at Keller Williams
Austin-headquartered Keller Williams Realty LLC (KW) has promoted Kendra Newman to general counsel. Newman joined KW in August 2021 as vice president and deputy general counsel. Previously, she served as senior vice president and senior associate general counsel at...
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CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Gene Dodaro, the comptroller general of the GAO, said, “Clearly Russell Vought does not value transparency and accountability.” Continue Reading CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
It is unclear how long the DOJ probe will take to complete. Continue Reading Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
California Leads Nation with Most Q2 At-Risk Housing Markets
In 19% (111) of the 579 counties with sufficient data to analyze, residents needed to spend at least half of their annualized wages to purchase and maintain a home in the second quarter. Continue Reading California Leads Nation with Most Q2 At-Risk Housing Markets
FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
Pulte refused to answer questions on the mortgage fraud allegations raised against Trump ally Ken Paxton. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
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Kolter Homes Unveils New 55+ Community in Florida
The community will feature over 800 homes. Continue Reading Kolter Homes Unveils New 55+ Community in Florida
UK Government Plans to Build 18,000 New Social and Affordable Homes by 2029
The announcement follows government plans to train 60,000 construction workers to address a worker shortage in that sector. Continue Reading UK Government Plans to Build 18,000 New Social and Affordable Homes by 2029
FHFA’s Pulte Rescinds Five Biden-Era Housing Policy Actions
Pulte announced his actions in photographs of the paper-based orders posted to his personal X account. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Rescinds Five Biden-Era Housing Policy Actions
Sluggish Refinance Activity Drives Down Mortgage Application Levels
The Refinance Index decreased 5% from the previous week, although it was 63% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Sluggish Refinance Activity Drives Down Mortgage Application Levels
Nest Seekers Launches Art Brokerage Affiliate
Nest Collections was created in partnership with Studio Kasa founder Josh Kasper. Continue Reading Nest Seekers Launches Art Brokerage Affiliate
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar Retail Chain for $1 Billion
Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar for more than $8 billion in 2015. Continue Reading Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar Retail Chain for $1 Billion
Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Open First Texas Resort
The new resort is slated to open in 2027. Continue Reading Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Open First Texas Resort
Court Blocks HUD’s Termination of Fair Housing Initiative Program Grants
Approximately $30 million was planned for distribution to nonprofits investigating housing discrimination. Continue Reading Court Blocks HUD’s Termination of Fair Housing Initiative Program Grants
Survey: Nearly Half of Renters Feel Homeownership is Out of Reach
GenZ renters were the most optimistic, with 53% believing homeownership was very or somewhat possible. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Renters Feel Homeownership is Out of Reach
Virginia Home Sales Down 9%
The February median sales price in Virginia was $403,500. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Down 9%
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