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Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
“The agreement contains no admission of wrongdoing,” said the company in a statement. Continue Reading Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
“The agreement contains no admission of wrongdoing,” said the company in a statement. Continue Reading Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
Mortgage Research Center, LLC, the parent company of Veterans United Home Loans, has launched First Residential Independent Mortgage, a full-service mortgage lender. Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, First Residential Independent Mortgage will specialize in...
KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
KB Home (NYSE: KBH), announced the grand opening of Greenleaf Grove, its new cul-de-sac community in the Seattle metro area city of Bothell, Washington. The community’s homes feature two-story floor plans offering up to six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms....
Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
Harmony Homes, the Las Vegas-based homebuilding division of The Rhodes Entities, announced the appointment of Gary Mayo as its new president. Mayo comes to Harmony Homes after 27 years as group president at Toll Brothers, where he focused on delivering communities in...
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Property Insurance Costs Grow 11.3%
California saw the largest increases in the first half of the year, with premiums in Los Angeles up 9% in six months and 19.5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Property Insurance Costs Grow 11.3%
Black Homeownership Rate Drops to 4-Year Low
The homeownership rate decline occurred as the Black unemployment rate reached 7.2% as of July, up from 6.3% one year before and the highest level since October 2021. Continue Reading Black Homeownership Rate Drops to 4-Year Low
Senate Democrats Debut Bill to Assist Faith-Based Groups in Creating Affordable Housing
The legislation creates $50 million per year in grants for communities that adopt policies removing barriers to affordable housing on property owned by faith-based organizations or colleges. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Debut Bill to Assist Faith-Based Groups in Creating Affordable Housing
Report: Bill Pulte’s Father and Stepmother Claimed Primary Residence on 2 Different Homes
Tax officials in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, said the Pultes’ exemption was being immediately revoked. Continue Reading Report: Bill Pulte’s Father and Stepmother Claimed Primary Residence on 2 Different Homes
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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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