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Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Pennsylvania Home Sales Hold Steady
Pennsylvania recorded 11,470 home sales in August, up by a slight 0.5% from 11,402 transactions. According to data from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, the home listing levels reached 41,497 last month, which is up nearly 7% year-over-year from the 38,775...
Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has hired Matthew D. Abrusci as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Abrusci brings more than three decades of financial services experience spanning banking, capital markets, and securities law. He was...
Housing Supply Drops to 2-Year Low
Active listings of homes for sale during August were down by 1.4% from July, according to data from Redfin. This marked the largest seasonally adjusted decline since June 2023. Although active listings last month were up 9.7% year-over-year, this marked the smallest...
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Appeals Court Voids $524 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case
The president declared “total victory.” Continue Reading Appeals Court Voids $524 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case
How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
Completed in 1959 and nicknamed “The Mothership,” the 7,000-square-foot roundhouse design took five years to construct with a no-expense-spared budget. Continue Reading How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
Existing Home Sales Up 2%
The $422,400 median existing-home price for all housing types last month was up by 0.2% from the $421,400 price set one year ago, Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 2%
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
San Antonio led the nation with 730 aborted home-purchase agreements in July, equal to 22.7% of homes that went under contract last month. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
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Ohio Home Sales Inched Up 0.8%
The average sales price across Ohio in January reached $274,522. Continue Reading Ohio Home Sales Inched Up 0.8%
Report: 1 in 7 Pending Home Sales Were Canceled in January
Atlanta leads the nation in canceled deals, with one in five (19.8%) of January’s pending home sales falling apart. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 7 Pending Home Sales Were Canceled in January
La Rosa Holdings Begins Global Expansion with New Presence in Spain
Joaquín Nuevo Alarcón previously led a 500-agent team as a director at eXp Realty in Spain. Continue Reading La Rosa Holdings Begins Global Expansion with New Presence in Spain
Under Armour CEO Lists Maryland Equestrian Estate for $22 Million
The estate includes a 16,000-square-foot, six-bedroom main residence built in 1995. Continue Reading Under Armour CEO Lists Maryland Equestrian Estate for $22 Million
LeFrak Names First Non-Family Executive in 120 Years
Silfen was previously a senior managing director in charge of acquisitions and capital markets. Continue Reading LeFrak Names First Non-Family Executive in 120 Years
Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.71 Trillion in January
Ginnie Mae issued $39.8 billion in total MBS last month, resulting in a net portfolio growth of $16.7 billion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.71 Trillion in January
NAHB Elects Buddy Hughes as 2025 Chairman
Hughes has been a member of the NAHB board of directors for more than 20 years. Continue Reading NAHB Elects Buddy Hughes as 2025 Chairman
Florida Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Five Years of Tax Evasion
Sedita Charles Cayson was found guilty last month by a federal judge of five counts of willfully failing to file his income tax returns. Continue Reading Florida Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Five Years of Tax Evasion
CFPB Drops Enforcement Action Against Four Companies
Last week, the agency dismissed an enforcement its case against the fintech lender SoLo Funds. Continue Reading CFPB Drops Enforcement Action Against Four Companies
Trump’s Picks to Run FHFA, CFPB Pledge Agency Reform
While noting the need for consumer protection, McKernan stressed the CFPB had issues that needed to be addressed. Continue Reading Trump’s Picks to Run FHFA, CFPB Pledge Agency Reform
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