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Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
The median price increased to $331,500, which is a 6.9% increase over the last 12 months. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
The median price increased to $331,500, which is a 6.9% increase over the last 12 months. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
The former tax collector for a Pennsylvania township pleaded guilty to embezzling property taxes. Karen McGinnis was the tax collector for Fairview Township from March 2023 through last January. In her job, she was responsible for collecting property taxes, including...
Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
A former Calgary realtor who acknowledged running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded dozens of people out of more than $3.5 million has been banned for life from working in Alberta’s real estate industry. The Calgary Herald reports Eric Drinkwater received his permanent...
Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
A total of 9,423 homes were sold statewide in Virginia during August just 15 more than one year before, marking a scant 0.2% uptick. According to data from Virginia Realtors, August also saw 24,606 active listings statewide, a 26.2% surge from last year. Nearly 13,000...
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Dillard’s Buys Dallas-Area Mall for $34 Million
The 638,000-square-foot Longview Mall opened in 1978. Continue Reading Dillard’s Buys Dallas-Area Mall for $34 Million
New Home Sales Down 0.6% in July
The median sales price of new houses sold in July was $403,800, a 0.8% dip from June’s price of $407,200 and 5.9% below the July 2024 price of $429,000. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down 0.6% in July
Long-Lost Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
An 18th century painting that was stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art dealer and disappeared for decades has been spotted in an online real estate listing in Argentina. The Dutch newspaper AD reports “Portrait of a Lady” by the Italian painter Vittore...
Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million
Following the conclusion of the acquisition, Dream Residential REIT will cease to be publicly traded. Continue Reading Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million
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SBA to Relocate Regional Offices Out of 6 Sanctuary Cities
The regional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Seattle will be moved in the coming months. Continue Reading SBA to Relocate Regional Offices Out of 6 Sanctuary Cities
Elon Musk’s xAI Buys 1 Million SF Facility in Memphis
xAI’s specific plans for the facility were not disclosed in the news announcement. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s xAI Buys 1 Million SF Facility in Memphis
Maui Mayor: ‘Housing Remains One of the Most Pressing Challenges’
“The County is on track to contribute to nearly 620 completed units last year,” said Mayor Richard Bissen. Continue Reading Maui Mayor: ‘Housing Remains One of the Most Pressing Challenges’
Why Working with a Mortgage Broker is the Key to Homeownership at a Better Rate
The American Dream has always been built on the foundation of homeownership. But for many Americans, securing an affordable mortgage has become a nightmare. Between rising interest rates and big banks tightening their lending standards, homebuyers are left wondering...
Ex-Central Banker Mark Carney Succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister
Under Canadian law, federal elections must be held by October. Continue Reading Ex-Central Banker Mark Carney Succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 3-7
A real estate agent gets slammed for insulting a waiter, another agent seeks to oust Los Angeles’ mayor, and a huge hole that needs to be filled. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 3-7
Blackstone Announces $8 Billion Final Close for New Commercial Property Debt Fund
The firm devoted roughly two years to raising the fund, which will be active in North America, Europe and Australia. Continue Reading Blackstone Announces $8 Billion Final Close for New Commercial Property Debt Fund
DOGE Uncovers Tens of Thousands of Unused Paid Software Licenses at HUD
HUD paid for 11,020 Acrobat licenses with zero users. Continue Reading DOGE Uncovers Tens of Thousands of Unused Paid Software Licenses at HUD
American Real Estate Association Unveils Alternative to NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
AREA stated its proposed policy enables sellers to “maintain control over how their home is listed while ensuring full MLS access for professionals.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Unveils Alternative to NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
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