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Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Gov. DeSantis Announces Miami Site as Future Home of Trump Presidential Library
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a 2.63-acre parcel in Miami has been designated to become the site of the Trump Presidential Library. The parcel is currently utilized as an employee parking lot for Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, and it is adjacent to the...
FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over ‘Unlawful Agreement’ on Rental Housing Listings
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) and the Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) for what the agency described as “an unlawful agreement that eliminates Redfin as a competitor in the market for placing advertising of rental housing...
The Best Small City in America Is…
While most real estate data stories focus on big cities and major metro areas, the number crunchers at WalletHub are putting their focus on the cozier-sized municipalities with its list of 2025’s Best Small Cities in America, as well as expert commentary. For this...
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First National Bank to Add 30 New Branches in Next 5 Years
Most of the planned branches will be based in North Carolina, South Carolina and the bank’s Mid-Atlantic Region spanning Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Continue Reading First National Bank to Add 30 New Branches in Next 5 Years
MG Properties Expands into Texas with Acquisition of Dallas-Area Apartment Community
The 361-unit community opened in March 2024 and encompasses one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with rents starting at roughly $1,500 per month. Continue Reading MG Properties Expands into Texas with Acquisition of Dallas-Area Apartment Community
Broadshore Capital Partners Announces Management Buyout
The transition to full independence will not impact the firm’s day-to-day operations or client relationships. Continue Reading Broadshore Capital Partners Announces Management Buyout
Georgetown Law Professor: Trump and Pulte Attacks on Lisa Cook are ‘Illegal’ and ‘Outlandish’
“The only thing the President has to go on is the evidence adduced in FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s criminal referral letter,” said Prof. Adam J. Levitin. Continue Reading Georgetown Law Professor: Trump and Pulte Attacks on Lisa Cook are ‘Illegal’ and ‘Outlandish’
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NAMB in Partnership with The Appraisal Foundation
NAMB stated it is the first mortgage-related association to join the Appraisal Foundation’s Partner Program. Continue Reading NAMB in Partnership with The Appraisal Foundation
Report: Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Plateaued in 2024
72.9% of Gen Xers owned their home in 2024, up from 72% in 2023. Continue Reading Report: Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Plateaued in 2024
Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s Oldest Retailer, to Close Nearly All Stores
Hudson’s Bay retained the right to remove some locations from the liquidation list if it can secure a deal. Continue Reading Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s Oldest Retailer, to Close Nearly All Stores
New Alabama Law Changes Timing of Buyer Agreements
“Great news! Governor Kay Ivey has officially signed HB 230 into law!” announced the Alabama Association of Realtors. Continue Reading New Alabama Law Changes Timing of Buyer Agreements
Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors
“If it’s a licensee, it still needs to be the entire office,” said RIAR CEO Philip Tedesco. Continue Reading Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors
Virginia Lawmakers Reject Offer to Accept Ownership of James Monroe’s Estate
The estate’s residence is where the nation’s fifth president drafted his Monroe Doctrine. Continue Reading Virginia Lawmakers Reject Offer to Accept Ownership of James Monroe’s Estate
Open House Group Expands Cryptocurrency Options for Real Estate Purchasing
The company is now accepting XRP, Solana and Dogecoin for property transactions. Continue Reading Open House Group Expands Cryptocurrency Options for Real Estate Purchasing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 17-21
A new focus on affordable housing development, a delay in a key confirmation, and an unhappy Chinese leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 17-21
Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
The median price of single-family homes of $455,500 marked a 3.5% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
SBA to Cut 43% of its Workforce
The agency said it will eliminate approximately 2,700 active positions out of a 6,500-member workforce. Continue Reading SBA to Cut 43% of its Workforce
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