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New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Tens of thousands of properties could be impacted by this new tax, with most of the residences located in London. Continue Reading New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Tens of thousands of properties could be impacted by this new tax, with most of the residences located in London. Continue Reading New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
Mortgage application activity slowed dramatically during the week ending Sept. 26, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, dropped by 12.7% on a seasonally adjusted...
NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has warned that a prolonged shutdown of the federal government will imperil the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NAR noted that the shutdown has resulted in the halting of NFIP’s authority to issue new policies, which...
New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
ATTOM has rolled out Transparent Owner, a new data product designed to identify the true owners behind residential property. According to the company, Transparent Owner uses proprietary identity resolution techniques that combine public record data, machine learning,...
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PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Pennymac intends to retain servicing on all non-QM products. Continue Reading PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Federal Reserve Drama: Pulte Schedules Cook-Bashing Event Directly Opposite Miran Confirmation Hearing
Cook has not been indicted and has sued the Trump administration to block its efforts to remove her. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Drama: Pulte Schedules Cook-Bashing Event Directly Opposite Miran Confirmation Hearing
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
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Four Seasons in Partnership on New Luxury Complex in Washington, DC
The new development will be built on the site of a former heating plant. Continue Reading Four Seasons in Partnership on New Luxury Complex in Washington, DC
Champion Homes Debuts Manufactured Duplex Series
The Concord Duplex series is available now across the 48 contiguous states. Continue Reading Champion Homes Debuts Manufactured Duplex Series
Modular Housing Firm Boxabl Reserves Nasdaq Symbol
Boxabl raised over $170 million from more than 40,000 investors since it launched in 2017. Continue Reading Modular Housing Firm Boxabl Reserves Nasdaq Symbol
Developer and Former GOP Candidate Rick Caruso Rejects Recall Effort Against LA Mayor Bass
“This is a time when Los Angeles needs unity, not costly and expensive political distractions,” said Caruso. Continue Reading Developer and Former GOP Candidate Rick Caruso Rejects Recall Effort Against LA Mayor Bass
Existing Home Sales Up 4.2% in February
First-time buyers were responsible for 31% of sales in February. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 4.2% in February
Home Flipping Activity Declines, Gross Profits Rise
Only 7.6% of home sales in 2024 were flips, down from 8.1% in 2023. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity Declines, Gross Profits Rise
Bank of England Keeps Rates in Place
The UK central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 8–1 to maintain the Bank Rate at 4.5%. Continue Reading Bank of England Keeps Rates in Place
Former Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Manipulating WeWork Stock
Jonathan Larmore was convicted of one count of tender offer fraud and one count of securities fraud following a one-week trial. Continue Reading Former Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Manipulating WeWork Stock
Rutgers Real Estate Professor Named Trump’s Housing Economist
Morris Davis’ appointment runs through December 2025. Continue Reading Rutgers Real Estate Professor Named Trump’s Housing Economist
Shopoff Realty Investments Acquires California Industrial Property for Residential Development
The company announced that $49 million in acquisition financing for the project was secured with support from JLL Capital Markets. Continue Reading Shopoff Realty Investments Acquires California Industrial Property for Residential Development
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